School Bus Driver Faces Careless Driving Charge

No children were injured in the Thursday afternoon accident.

Sarasota College Student News: Rowe Makes Clemson President's List

The latest Sarasota college students who have earned dean'st and president's list honors at their respective colleges and universities.

USF Sarasota-Manatee Hosts January Lecture Series

Learn about national security issues, legal affairs and research on Kennedy's assassination.

Former Sarasota Schools Employee Caught With 'Secret Life Of The MILF' Sex Blog

Desiree Henegar, former Sarasota County Schools' assistant budget director, resigned from her post in Hernando County where she was the chief financial officer.

New College of Florida Makes Kiplinger’s Top 100 Best Value Public Colleges List

New College has made Kiplinger list for 10th year in a row.

Six Sarasota County High Schools Earn 'A's

The district received an overall 'A' grade as well from the state Education Department.

Sarasota High School on 'High Alert'

Principal Jeff Hradek sent out a telephone message to parents Thursday night to let them know that a threat was made.

All Aboard the Polar Express With Sailor Circus

The Sarasota Sailor Circus Holiday presents its annual Holiday Spectacular show.

Student Public Service Announcement Warns of Prescription Drug Abuse

The television ad was created by students in the Pine View School television production class.

Actress Andie MacDowell To Visit Ringling College

Actress best known for role in "Four Weddings and a Funeral" and upcoming Hallmark series "Cedar Cove" will talk with Ringling College Digital Filmmaking students.

Grieving After the Newtown School Shooting

A child and family therapist gives advice for how to help your children when they are grieving.

Wilkinson Elementary Garden Yields Enough Crops For 'Stone Soup'

The elementary school's garden filled with carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, beans and more helped play a part in a reading project for "Stone Soup."

New College Student Starts Bike Collection, Repair Nonprofit

New College of Florida student Ryan Feller wants to put bikes in the hands of the needy and the homeless in Sarasota and Bradenton through Suncoast Community Bikes.

Sarasota Native Earns Perfect Score On AP Macroeconomics Exam

Pine View School graduate Anthony Grabe is one of 17 students in the world to achieve a perfect score on this test in 2012.

Gulf Gate Elementary students donate ‘Shoe Boxes for Seniors’

The student council gave 79 shoeboxes filled with gifts for needy seniors in nursing homes.

SAT Scores: Pine View School Ranks No. 1 in Tampa Bay

The top 40 area public high schools are highlighted in the rankings, which were compiled by the Tampa Bay Business Journal using statistics from the Florida Department of Education.

Sarasota Teacher Gets $5,000 On Ellen

Daphne Lewis appeared on Ellen DeGeneres's popular 12 Days of Giveaways.

Education Foundation Awards $143,145 For Teacher Grants

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County announced grants totaling $143,145 for 164 classroom projects developed by teachers from 37 public schools in the district.

Brookside Middle Students Design, Build Model Wind Farm

Students had to figure out how to build a platform and design for a model windmill to capture wind from any direction to supply energy.

Man Charged With Carless Driving For Crashing Into School Bus

The Sarasota County Schools bus carried 10 students at the time of the crash.

Sarasota Schools Graduation, Dropout Rates Inch Higher

Sarasota County School District graduation and dropout rates are both above the state rate.

Friendship Bridge Unites Oak Park, Lakeview Elementary Schools

The Friendship Bridge, waterfalls and gardens are the result of a Kennedy Center/MetLife grant.

Sarasota High Stages 'Twisted Fairy Tales'

Production offers whimsical twists on "Snow White," "Cinderella," "Alice in Wonderland" and others.

School Bus Involved in Fender Bender

No one was injured in the Tuesday morning crash.

Riverview High Teacher Receives Statewide Award For Intern Program

Riverview High Teacher Effa Beauette has operated a student intern program at the school for nine years.

New College Begins VP for Advancement Search

New College of Florida will conduct a nationwide search for its new vice president for advancement, who will also be the executive director of the New College Foundation.

Fashion, Photography Collide In Show at Ringling College

Fashion and photography students shine in art and runway show

Ballet Program For At-Risk Students Expands Space, Offering

Dance—The Next Generation will now be able to offer its free program for at-risk students through their high school graduation.

Spatial Relationships Of Sarasota Residents Explored Through Flag Exhibit

Sarasota project asks residents to fly their artistic flags at key places in Rosemary, Five Points neighborhood.

Fruitville Elementary Joins New College Archaeology Day

Fourth and fifth graders at Fruitville Elementary will learn about the history and cultures of early Florida.

Superintendent Reads From The Rooftop At Sarasota Christian School

Sarasota Christian School Superintendent Jeff Shank had to move his office to the school's roof today thanks to a reading contest.

Riverview High Helps Mote's Scallop Project

Riverview High School students received training on how to build scallop collectors for a special restoration project.

Alta Vista Elementary To Learn Fitness From Circus Sarasota

Third graders at Alta Vista Elementary will learn how to make physical education fun through the help of the circus.

Career/Tech Education Consolidation Possible By Sarasota School Board

Todd Bowden would oversee Career and Technical Education programs in addition to SCTI, Suncoast Polytech High.

How to Prevent Head Lice in Sarasota

Tips to prevent and treat head lice in children.

Veterans, Public Invited To McIntosh Middle Program

McIntosh Middle School is hosting its annual Salute To Veterans assembly on Friday.

Sarasota Schools To Salute Veterans This Week

Several schools in Sarasota will honor veterans through concerts, parades, assemblies and other programs.

Alta Vista Elementary Students Create Mural For Chalk Festival

The mural, created using acrylic paint, will be displayed for the remainder of the festival, which runs through Tuesday. After the event the mural will travel to the North Sarasota Library as part of a student art exhibition.

Zombie Walk, 'Thriller' Performance Set For St. Armands

Sarasota High School students will lurch along St. Armands Circle as zombies and then perform Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

Skipping School In Sarasota Is Not Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conduct Operation Bueller to crack down on truancy in schools.