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SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School Board members decided Tuesday against setting a firm timeline for their superintendent search.
The Sarasota County School District will switch to distributing meals once a week beginning Thursday.
Achieva Credit Union has extended the application period for its Achieva Scholarship Competition to April 24.
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VENICE — Students of Attitudes in Dance are not missing a beat during the COVID-19 pandemic which has closed similar businesses.
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I’ve taught in the classroom and as a virtual teacher. Now, I’m at home teaching my own kids who are 4, 7 and 12. This is unlike anything I’ve had to do in the classroom. I’m not just teaching one subject all day with a group of similar aged peers. This requires a little more effort. Mind yo…
Online learning began in Sarasota County on Wednesday.
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Online learning began in Sarasota County on Wednesday.
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Now is the time to visit the Guggenheim and the Louvre and so many other world-famous museums and historic sites — all from your computer.
BRADENTON — Visit The Bishop Museum from any room in your home — all you need is a computer, tablet or SmartPhone.
Anticipation can be a good thing, especially in such trying times.
The Sarasota County School Board will hold its April 7 meeting virtually, due to concerns around the COVID-19.
SARASOTA - The Sarasota County School Board will hold its Tuesday meeting virtually, due to concerns around the COVID-19.
SARASOTA — The Suncoast Science Center wants help in creating better face protection against COVID-19.
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SARASOTA — Sarasota Military Academy cadets won the “National Coral to Action Challenge,” by the Coral Restoration Foundation.
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WEST VILLAGES — State College of Florida-Venice was one of the SCF facilities that donated medical supplies to regional hospitals.
ENGLEWOOD — While dogs and cats seem to be immune to coronavirus, they are not immune to the side affects.
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The Sarasota County School district recently released its Instructional Continuity Plan, outlining how the district intends to transition to home learning.
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VENICE — The fears of area high school seniors were confirmed during spring break when districts announced school was delayed due to COVID-19.
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Your home computer is set up, or you checked out a laptop from the school district … so now what?
Employees of the Sarasota County School Board who are 65 and older or have underlying health conditions may be able to work from home.
Members of the community can provide their input on the qualities they want to see in the next superintendent of Sarasota County Schools.
LAUREL - Laurel Civic Association, in partnership with the All Faith's Food Banks, has 150 free prepackaged food boxes available for distribution Wednesday.
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With public schools in the state closed until at least April 15, parents face the task of how to keep their kids learning during the time away from school.
SARASOTA — It’s up in the air whether the Sarasota County Schools will be able to fill the superintendent position by its initial June deadline.
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VENICE — With public schools closed at least until April 15, families who depend on free or reduced-price school lunches may be struggling to feed their kids.
It’s up in the air whether the Sarasota County school district will be able to fill the superintendent position by their initial June deadline.
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PORT CHARLOTTE — Uncharted territory.
The Sarasota County school district established a task force to handle school-related, non-medical questions.
The State College of Florida has announced a person associated with the school is currently in self-isolation after coming in contact with a person who tested positive for COVID-19.
NORTH PORT— The Visual and Performing Arts Department at North Port High School earned the Florida Arts Model School Award in four areas this week.
SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School Board is determined to select a new superintendent by June 22.
SARASOTA - The Sarasota County School Board is determined to select a new superintendent by June 22.
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NOKOMIS — The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office held an open house Wednesday at the agency’s new Mounted Patrol barn, located along Rustic Road in Nokomis.
NOKOMIS — When Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office K-9s finish their careers, they usually end up staying on with their deputy handlers.
A House Bill that proposes merging two independent colleges in the state with the University of Florida is moving along in the Florida Legislature.
SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School Board approved a nearly $177,000 contract for a risk consulting firm to assist with a policy to handle sexual harassment complaints in the workplace.
The Sarasota County School Board approved a nearly $177,000 contract for a risk consulting firm to assist with a policy to handle sexual harassment complaints in the workplace.
The Florida School Board Association has been tapped to assist Sarasota County Schools in finding and hiring a new superintendent.
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SARASOTA — Sarasota Military Academy, a public charter school, invites the public to attend and participate in the third annual SMA Raiders Rise and Run 5k event scheduled for Feb. 22.
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LONGBOAT KEY — A report released Thursday concludes a well-known philanthropist was at fault in a Dec. 18 crash with a police patrol vehicle that killed him and his wife on Longboat Key.
Two small independent universities in Florida could potentially merge with the state’s two largest universities, as a result of a bill being brought through the House.
SARASOTA — Two small independent universities in Florida could potentially merge with the state’s two largest universities, as a result of a bill being brought through the House.
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VENICE — The place to be Feb. 15-16 is Venice Art Center for its annual Fine Arts Show and Sale.
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OSPREY — The Sarasota County School Board approved a settlement agreement with administrative assistant Cheraina Bonner, ending a potential legal battle over Bonner’s complaints of sexual harassment by her boss.
Fifteen students will have the opportunity to take home a $2,000 scholarship, after participating in the 2020 Town Hall Lecture Series.
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SARASOTA — Parents and guardians residing anywhere in Florida can apply for their children to attend a public school outside their regular attendance zone through the Controlled Open Enrollment process, more commonly known as School Choice.
OSPREY — The Sarasota County School Board approved a settlement agreement with administrative assistant Cheraina Bonner on Tuesday night, ending a potential legal battle over Bonner’s complaints of sexual harassment by her boss.
Parents and guardians can apply for their kids to attend a public school outside their attendance zone through School Choice beginning 8 a.m. today (Feb. 4) until Feb. 28.
The Sarasota County School Board will vote today to settle the sexual harassment case brought against the district’s former chief operating officer, from his assistant Cheraina Bonner.
