Law

Sarasota Attorney Inducted Into High School Hall of Fame

John Dumbaugh of Syprett Meshad was recently named to the Riverview High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

12/07/2017 By staff

Labor

Manatee School District Strikes Tentative Deal with Teachers' Union

If the agreement is approved, the salary for a beginning teacher with a bachelor's degree would rise from $38,285 to $39,094.

11/21/2017 By staff

Nonprofits

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Vice President Honored for Literacy Efforts

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Veronica Brady is being recognized for her advocacy for the Reading Recovery program.

11/20/2017 By staff

The Seen

Photos From the Argus Foundation's Meet the Leaders Event

Sarasota County Schools superintendent Todd Bowden met with business leaders.

11/02/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Food Forest

Rolf Hanson Starts Sarasota County Schools' First Sustainable Food Forest

At Bay Haven elementary school, learning grows on trees.

09/27/2017 By Rick Morgan

Health care

Surgeon Named Sports Medicine Provider at Bradenton School

Coastal Orthopedics Sports Medicine & Pain Management's Dr. Arthur Valadie recently became the official sports medicine provider for the athletes at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School.

07/31/2017 By staff

Awards

'Wonder Women' Honored at Luncheon

The Women’s Resource Center recognized three local women as 'Wonder Women' at the organization’s annual luncheon last week.

05/11/2017 By staff

Education

School System Wins Award for Financial Aid Push

Sarasota County Schools recently won the top award among large school districts in the 2017 Florida FAFSA Challenge, a campaign to encourage more high school seniors to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.

04/25/2017 By staff

Tech

New College Students, Faculty Participate in Student Coding Event

New College of Florida students and faculty are helping students at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus learn computer programming skills.

11/29/2016 By staff

Only in Sarasota

Only in Sarasota: Sarasota High School

John Pirman illustrates the Paul Rudolph-designed Sarasota High School

08/30/2016 Illustrations by John Pirman

Eat Your Veggies

5 Ways to Kickstart a Healthy School Year

Sarasota Memorial Hospital dietitian Amanda Kinney shares her five top tips for starting the school year off right for kids and parents.

08/11/2016 By Alaina Upman

Honors

Children's World Uniform Supply to Be Honored as Healthy Worksite

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County will publicly recognize Children's World Uniform Supply as a healthy worksite.

04/06/2016 Research by staff

Construction

Lee Wetherington Opens Model Home Along Phillippi Creek

The 3,300-square-foot Stillwater model is listed for $1.4 million.

04/05/2016 Research by staff

Article

2015 Volunteer of the Year

Sarasota Magazine's 2015 Volunteer of the Year is retired teacher Ruthie Maass, who founded the Rockin' Reader program.

09/01/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Vintage Sarasota: In 1919, Compulsory School Attendance Was Hot Topic

Mrs. C.V.S. (Rose) Wilson, Sarasota Times publisher, made it her mission to get the word out.

02/24/2015 By Larry Kelleher

Article

Chef Paul Mattison Helps Sarasota Students Grow Sustainable Garden

Chef Paul Mattison helps students at Sarasota's Phillippi Shores Elementary grow and care for a sustainable garden.

01/30/2015 By davidadkins

Article

Only in Sarasota: Canopy Walk, Sarasota High School

Illustrator John Pirman illustrates the Paul Rudolph-designed canopy walk at Sarasota High School.

06/30/2014 By Megan McDonald

Article

Should Medical Marijuana Be Legal? Sarasota Experts Weigh In

Should medical marijuana be legal? John Morgan of Morgan & Morgan and other Sarasota experts weigh in. Plus, this month's Vintage Sarasota and more.

03/01/2014 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Article

A Mid-Century Modern Lido Key Home Gets a Thoughtful Renovation

A Lido Key home emphasizes the defining principles of the Sarasota School architectural style.

10/01/2013 By Carol Tisch Photography by Greg Wilson

Article

Sarasota Boasts Treasure Trove of Mid-Century Modern Architecture

Yes, tourists come for the beaches, but if we get smart, they'll also come to see our treasure trove of mid-century modern architecture.

10/01/2013 By Robert Plunket