SARASOTA — In an effort to continue the conversation on mental health, the Sarasota County School District held its fifth digital town hall Thursday.

WEST VILLAGES — State College of Florida Venice will host a presentation by horror writer Grady Hendrix on Tuesday.

Heron Creek Middle School honored veterans Friday during a ceremony at the North Port school’s cafeteria.

SARASOTA — Following a rocky start to its meeting, the Sarasota County School Board looked at three items of new business.

The North Port Art Center Youth Department hosted an Illustration Contest along with the Hands and Hearts for Performing Arts, Inc., to design the advertisement poster and commemorative T-shirt for “The Nutcracker” ballet set for December in Port Charlotte.

NORTH PORT — For 16 years, Cranberry Principal Linda Daniels greeted students on their return from winter break.

North Port High School honored the senior of the Class of 2019 who are members of the football team, the cheer squad and the marching band.

NORTH PORT — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast brought its Beyond School Walls program to North Port recently.

To celebrate North Port’s Rock Box two-year anniversary, it’s hosting “Attack of the 90s” at 3 p.m. Saturday.

NORTH PORT — Only months into its existence, the newly formed Sarasota County Schools Police Department will see major leadership changes in November.

NORTH PORT — Only months into its existence, the newly formed Sarasota County Schools Police Department will see major leadership changes in November.

NORTH PORT — Parents and students had an opportunity to start the conversation on their use of screens Tuesday at North Port High School.

SARASOTA — During the Sarasota County School Board meeting Tuesday, Superintendent Todd Bowden gave a brief update on the dual enrollment situation with State College of Florida.

A time for finds and communal gathering, residents had the chance to exchange unwanted belongings or discover something new among neighbors.

NORTH PORT — With about 45 percent of teenagers reported as being on their phone constantly, the Education Foundation of Sarasota County is hoping to start the conversation about unplugging.

At the first Not-So-Scary Halloween Tea Party held Oct. 13, North Port children aged 7 and under were invited to tricks, treats and tea time.

SARASOTA — During the Sarasota County School Board workshop Tuesday, the panel looked at action plans for six elementary schools which scored a C or lower on the Florida Standard Assessment test.

NORTH PORT — Two months after her right-hand man quit, Ruth Buchanan announced she is also resigning from North Port’s economic development program.