20+ hour, 52+ min ago  (661+ words) Attendees celebrate the reveal of SCFCS's permanent classroom building on Thursday. On Thursday, SCF President Tommy Gregory presented Bill Jervey with a statue of a manatee, the mascot of SCF, as a token of the college's appreciation for his donation....

22+ hour, 52+ min ago  (861+ words) Colin Leonard on saxophone and Matrick Thorpe on cello, who met just two months ago through the Artist Series Concerts organization, played a jazzy mashup that combined classical, rock and pop songs in a single medley. Joseph Caulkins, artistic director…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (449+ words) 2026 PWB Scholarships: CDBIA Professional Women in Building members celebrate the PWB Scholarship recipients 2026 Spread your sunshine: Secretary of the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation Melanie Griffin awards Summer Hill with the PWB Spread Your Sunshine Scholarship. 2026 Scholarships: CDBIA…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (610+ words) Redeemer Lutheran Church Vicar Collins Sita, left, stands outside next to the school sign. Assistant principal and lead teacher "Coach" Don Rattey said he is devastated that the school will be closing in the fall. ENGLEWOOD " After learning that Redeemer…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (354+ words) Legislation proposed by Rep. James Buchanan, R-Osprey, might resolve the commission dispute between Tax Collector Mike Moran and the School Board of Sarasota County. The Board's lawsuit is on hold through June 12 to see whether the bill passes. SARASOTA" The…...

2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (275+ words) Registration for the 2026 Summer Enrichment STEAM Camps is open, and scholarship applications will be accepted while funding remains available, said a news release. WELLEN PARK " As school ends, many students may want to join a summer camp and enhance their…...

4+ day, 52+ min ago  (701+ words) We just don't understand it. We don't understand how, against all sorts of advice and evidence that it's a bad idea, the state plans to go forward with a plan for New College to expand by swallowing USF Sarasota-Manatee. And…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (957+ words) VENICE" Amid the hundreds of graduates in attendance on Friday were Fatheads of favorite seniors, fans for the heat and families screaming their grad's name. Under a setting sun, Venice High School celebrated a nearly perfect graduation rate for its…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (299+ words) SCF Collegiate School Venice Class of 2026 seniors participate in their graduation ceremony at SCF Venice in Wellen Park. Maverick celebrates with a graduate and his family at SCF's Spring 2026 grad walk ceremony at SCF Venice in Wellen Park. WELLEN PARK…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago  (452+ words) Sculptor Dennis Bialek and artist Joy Carol created the sculpture "Rock the Track, Jack!" and donated it to The Artist Colony of Englewood. "Jack" now shares the stage at'Chophouse285 on West Dearborn Street. Sydney Martin, creative director and founder of…...