SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School District is gauging teacher opinion about returning to school, ahead of their vote Tuesday, to decide wh…
In anticipation of students returning to brick and mortar learning in the fall, the Sarasota County School District purchased 42,000 portable …
NORTH PORT — Graduation is a rite of passage for seniors to celebrate their accomplishments, walk across the stage in front of their families,…
Charlotte County Fire Inspector Vinny Boccio celebrated recently with Chief Bill Van Helden and Fire Marshal Scott Morris on his last day at w…
Families of Sarasota County Public School students were asked to take a brief survey this week in regard to schools reopening.
In-person graduation may happen, after all, for South County high schools, thanks to the help of volunteers and a school board member.
SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School District is reminding families the district will continue free meal distribution every Friday through th…
Florida parents whose children are eligible for free or reduced price school meals will receive Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) funds.
The Heron Creek Community Foundation, now in its 10th year, continues with its mission to “improve the quality of life within the local commun…
The Sarasota County School District is asking families about their plans for the fall regarding students returning to school.
The public will have the opportunity to ask the five finalists for the superintendent position in Sarasota County beginning at 6:30 p.m. today.
The Sarasota County School District is reminding families the district will continue free meal distribution every Friday through the end of July.
OSPREY — Venice, Pine View School and North Port High School have all canceled its 2020 graduation ceremonies and senior celebrations.
The principals of North Port, Venice High School and Pine View School announced Friday afternoon that in-person graduation ceremonies have bee…
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In a rare unanimous decision, the Sarasota County School Board decided Tuesday to interview all five superintendent candidates recommended by …
Sarasota County School Board member Jane Goodwin was sworn in as president of the Florida School Boards Association at a virtual meeting last week.
NORTH PORT — Keeping a tradition going, the city of North Port Social Services Division will host their annual Back to School Resource Fair. I…
The Rotary Club of Charlotte Harbor recently made a $5,000 donation to the Charlotte County Imagination Library, which is an affiliate of Doll…
At a home in Punta Gorda, deputies found a young girl covered in bug bites and a rash while wearing a diaper overflowing with urine.
COVID-19 hasn’t stopped kindness from local businesses, nonprofits and others in our communities. Here’s some good news from around the area.
Following a year of public sexual harassment cases involving some of the district's top administrators, Sarasota County School Board members c…
EVANSTON, ILL — More than 3,300 have been awarded National Merit Scholarships, including 13 residents of Sarasota and Manatee counties.
It’s still undecided whether a future primary school will be built in West Villages near Tamiami Trail, or on the west side of the development…
SARASOTA — Arts Advocates awarded 10 Sarasota and Manatee county students with $26,900 in scholarships for the 2020-21 school year.
The Symons family and the Rodriguez family, owners of several McDonald’s restaurants in the Englewood and Venice area, wanted to do something …
The P.E.O. Sisterhood has awarded college scholarships to four area high school graduates: Brynn Brown and Star Major of Venice High School, F…
The Sarasota County School Board approved the five names recommended by the citizen’s advisory board to fill the position of superintendent.