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Sarasota | Schools

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  • Dana Kampa
  • July 13, 2025
Accessories dominate 2025 back-to-school fashion

From the smash phenomenon of troll-like dolls strapped onto belts and bags to character-themed backpacks, accessories are how students are sharing their personal fashion sense this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 12, 2025
Sarasota continues experiment with electric school buses

As the district tests electric buses under a grant-funded initiative, leaders track factors like costs per mile and long-term maintenance needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 27, 2025
Eagle Fest spreads wings across the community at Alta Vista Elementary

The school closed out its summer school with Eagle Fest, held for its families and featuring inflatables, games, activities and community resources.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • June 11, 2025
Years of hard work pay off for local high school graduate

Despite dealing with the hurricanes, Sarasota High School graduate Jacob Kalua of Lido Key celebrates his consistent academic record as a scholarship recipient.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 5, 2025
Riverview High graduate sets up healthy vending machine business

Branson Rudeen wasn't sure where to go after high school, but he's following in his father's footsteps with his own business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 3, 2025
Booker High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Some 340 graduates of Booker High School walked the stage on May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 3, 2025
Riverview High School graduates take the next step

Some 470 graduates took to the stage at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 30, 2025
Graduates walk the stage in record numbers at Sarasota High School

The class looked back at a time of both positivity and challenges during the school's 111th graduation.

  • Graduation
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 25, 2025
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School celebrates 2025 graduates

Over 200 students graduated at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 15, 2025
Sarasota students write letters about Florida for Virginia third grader

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 14, 2025
Magician known for therapeutic applications of magic tours Sarasota

Kevin Spencer visited various locations in the community during a week as the Artist in Residence with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 17, 2025
Oak Park School cuts the ribbon on new athletic track

The school for students with disabilities received the track through a partnership between the school district and Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 2, 2025
Alta Vista Elementary wins STEM classroom makeover grant from FPL

The grant will provide new materials for a classroom while also supplementing specials at the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 27, 2025
Ringling student sculpts facial reconstruction bust to help solve cold case

The Forensic Art of Facial Reconstruction Workshop led by Joe Mullins, at Ringling College of Art and Design, helped lead to the resolution of a case with the Medical Examiner's Office in Fort Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 13, 2025
School board approves new positions and vehicle leasing agreement

The school board approved new positions, which can be incorporated into future budgeting to support a variety of growing needs, as well as a leasing agreement for its white fleet vehicles.

  • Sarasota
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