Barancik Foundation Awards $100,000 for Early Childhood Education

Grant will support the Early Education Pilot Program at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota.

Area school recognized for environmental stewardship

Community Day School honored with School of Excellence Award during Keep Sarasota County Beautiful awards dinner

Classes to Improve Your English Available at SCF

Corporate & Community Development at SCF will offer English for College courses, Levels 1 and 2, from Sept. 24 to Dec. 13 at SCF Bradenton.

Florida's 100 Best Public High Schools: New Rankings Released

Pine View School in Sarasota County ranked No. 1 on a list of the 100 best public high schools in Florida

Anonymous Donor Supports Back-To-School Program For Foster Kids

The Children’s Guardian Fund recently received $10,000 by an anonymous donor to support its back-to-school shopping pilot program.

Back To School: Here Are Some Events To Help Students Get Ready

Organizations are hosting a number of events to help Sarasota students get ready for the new school year.

Help Sarasota Police Pack The Patrol Car With School Supplies

With Sarasota students heading back to class, the Sarasota Police Department is asking the community to help Pack the Patrol Car.

10-Year-Old Masters High School Reading, Now She's On To Algebra

Anna Kim has been invited to attend the second annual Kumon Student Conference in Calgary, Canada, July 18.

Public Invited To Speak Up On Safety Around Sarasota High School

Sarasota County Schools is hosting two public listening sessions to identify opportunities to improve pedestrian and bike paths.

Sarasota School District Chooses Chief To Head Internal Police

The Sarasota County School District took its first step toward creating an internal police department with the hiring of a police chief.

Sarasota History Teacher Nominated For National Award

Dr. Jennifer Jaso of Sarasota Middle School was nominated for the Harris Teacher Award by the Museum of Florida History.

Sarasota School District Seeks Candidates For School Police Force

Sarasota County Schools is seeking a chief of police and three sergeants to form the command staff of a new, school-based police department.

Sarasota To Host Digital Town Hall Meeting May 23

- Sarasota County Schools will hold a live, interactive town hall on the topics of school safety and mental and behavioral health.

Sarasota County Students Make Accusations Against Math Teacher

Following the arrest of a Booker High School teacher for inappropriate sexual contact with a 16-year-old, more students have come forward.

Student's Racist 'Promposal' On Social Media Prompts Protest

School district officials say they may take further disciplinary actions against a Riverview High School student who posted a racist photo.

SCF Venice Green Team Sponsoring Earth Day Event

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host a free lecture, “Darwin, Art and the Emerging Concepts of Ecology.”

A Day at the Gardens with Andy Warhol

Alta Vista Elementary Students Explore Art, History and Science at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Tampa Bay Students Prepare To Walk Out Of School For 17 Minutes

"We don't ever want to see this happen again," said Abigail Douglas, a senior at Wiregrass Ranch High School.

Florida’s Schools Got $992,752 From NRA

The National Rifle Association Foundation has given more than $7 million in grants to schools, including some in Florida.

Cardinal Mooney High Closed Monday Due To Social Media Threat

Superintendent of Catholic Schools fKristy Swol sent parents an email alerting them that school was canceled due to a threat on social media

Superintendent Accuses School Board Member Of Sexual Harassment

Report: Sarasota County School Superintendent Todd Bowden has accused School Board member Shirley Brown of sexual harassment​

Spencer Hodges Hired As New Sarasota High Head Football Coach

Hodges comes to Sarasota from Braden River High School where he served as the tight ends and running backs coach since 2016

Nova Southeastern Univ. Offering Discounted Tuition to SCF Alumni

Faculty, Staff and Alumni are eligible for a 20 percent tuition discount for graduate education programs.

Sarasota Social Media Threat Brings Heightened Security To School

Police would not reveal what the message said.

Sarasota County Public Schools Set Reopening Date: Hurricane Irma

Find out when students will return to Sarasota County public schools after Hurricane Irma.

Sarasota County Schools Set Tuesday Status Ahead Of Hurricane Irma

As Hurricane Irma continues on a path toward the Tampa Bay area, Sarasota County has made a decision about school on Tuesday.

All Florida Schools, State Offices Ordered To Close As Hurricane Irma Nears

Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an order Thursday night that affects public schools, colleges and state universities.

Hurricane Irma: Sarasota County Schools Announce Plans

Sarasota County schools have set plans as Hurricane Irma moves closer to Florida.

Tampa Bay Area Schools Rank Among Florida's Best

Niche.com is out with its latest K-12 school rankings across the country and Florida. Find out how Tampa Bay area schools fared.

Back-To-School Fairs, Freebies & Community Events In Tampa Bay Area

See local listings, including the bash at Sarasota Jungle Gardens where kids get in free!

Brookside Middle Robotics Team Earns State, World Awards

Brookside Middle School's Technology Student Association won awards on both the state and national level.

Sarasota County Schools 2017-18 Calendar

Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the upcoming school year that kicks off in August.

Sarasota County’s 2017 School Grades Released

The Sarasota County School District earned an A grade for the 2016-17 academic year.

Sarasota County Seeks Reading Tutors For Summer Program

The Summer Reading Camps are for third-graders who have not reached grade-level reading proficiency.

Ringling College Offers Summer Continuing Studies Courses

Classes will include art, media, writing and digital arts for an array of ages starting June 12.

Sarasota Students Win Town Hall Scholarships

Sixteen high school seniors were honored at the May 16 Sarasota County School Board meeting for receiving Town Hall Scholarships.

Booker HS Teacher Aide Named School-Related Employee of the Year

Anthony Chioccarelli Jr. was this year's top honoree. He was among 50 nominees selected from over 2,000 support staff members.

Brookside MS Team Places in World Robotics Competition

Brookside placed 25th in the competition. 160 middle school teams and 1200 high school teams from 44 countries participated.

Booker High Limits Tickets For Graduation For 1st Time

Sarasota County Schools also announced the 2017 graduation schedule for its other traditional high schools.

Ringling College Program Head Named Mentor of the Year

Variety has named Ringling College Film Program Head Bradley Battersby as the 2017 Variety Mentor of the Year.