Shelby Webb Shelby
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Sarasota, FL, United States
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Students who opted out of testing could be retained
Third-grade students in Sarasota and Manatee counties who refused to take the state's standardized English Language Arts test and a subsequent alternative test will be held back, school officials say.District officials have contacted several parents saying that because their students opted out of taking the state test, called the Florida Standards Assessment, they must take an alternative test… → Read More
Change in magnet designation causes turmoil
Since its inception in 1969, Pine View has always been different from other schools in Sarasota County. It was Florida’s first school specifically for intellectually gifted students. It’s the only public school in the county to educate students at the elementary, middle and high school level. It welcomes gifted students from north Sarasota to North Port.But arguments over the school’s… → Read More
School Board member endorses Robinson to replace him
After citing the toxic relationship between money and local politics in deciding not to seek re-election, Sarasota County School Board member Frank Kovach endorsed Eric Robinson, who runs more than 25 political committees that funnel money into Republican races across the state, to replace him. The endorsement comes more than a year after Kovach announced in April 2015 that he wouldn't run… → Read More
New law affects plans for new school construction
The Sarasota and Manatee County school districts may have to choose between space and long-term cost saving measures when it builds new schools after Gov. Rick Scott signed a sweeping education bill last month that changed how districts can spend local money.After some lawmakers complained school districts spent too much building campuses, the Florida Legislature approved a bill to limit how… → Read More
Senior helped shape USF Sarasota-Manatee
There were few aspects of student life Lauren Henry did not touch during her three years at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.The 21-year-old was an ambassador for the school, running from event to event to represent the student body. She sat on USF Sarasota-Manatee’s strategic planning committee, presenting ideas for increasing the school’s enrollment.Her work has earned her the… → Read More
Community mourns North Port High teacher
NORTH PORT -- Visitors found it hard to read notes left at North Port High School teacher Antoinette Gordon's impromptu memorial on Monday without crying."I will never forget the day you took my hand and prayed for and with me," one student wrote in red marker. "You had confidence in me and I never knew why," another wrote in pencil. "You called me bright whenever I felt stupid." "To the woman… → Read More
Judge hears challenge to 'Best and Brightest' teacher awards
A Florida Division of Administrative Hearings judge wrestled with a $10,000 question at Sarasota County’s Downtown complex on Wednesday: Who qualifies as a teacher?The answer could determine whether Cordelia Brown, a speech-language pathologist at Brentwood Elementary, is eligible to receive a $10,000 bonus from the state.Brown’s is one of four local challenges to the state’s “Best and Brightest… → Read More
Director Kevin Smith eyes Sarasota as movie backdrop
Sarasota could soon be the backdrop for a film by director, writer and actor Kevin Smith, who was behind movies such as “Clerks,” “Chasing Amy,” “Dogma” and “Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.” Smith visited Ringling College of Art & Design on Tuesday to speak to students about his potential project and his filmmaking experiences. He said he was drawn to the area after Justin Long — who has starred… → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: USF to add College of Science & Mathematics
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will establish a new College of Science & Mathematics and combine its existing College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education, officials will announce today. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: USF to add College of Science & Mathematics
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee will establish a new College of Science & Mathematics and combine its existing College of Arts & Sciences and College of Education, officials will announce today. → Read More
Sarasota County targets 4 sites for new schools
Four areas in north, central and south Sarasota County could be the first to see new elementary schools driven by student population growth. → Read More
State College of Florida considers 2 new campuses
The State College of Florida may build two new campuses in the near future — one online and one on a yet-to-be-determined site in Sarasota or Manatee counties. → Read More
Website ranks Ringling as most expensive college
Keith Fratantaro maxed out his student loans a year before he is scheduled to graduate from the Ringling College of Art & Design in spring 2016. → Read More
SCF board reduces paid time off for staff
Weeks after the State College of Florida's Board of Trustees became the first in the state to do away with continuing contracts for faculty, the panel voted Tuesday night to keep 12-month employees from taking winter or spring breaks off. → Read More
Actor brings project spoofing travel shows to Ringling College
Sarasota will soon be the backdrop for a well-known Hollywood actor's project — but don't expect to see it in movie theaters or on television. → Read More
Sarasota schools may start a week earlier
Sarasota County schools could start school a week earlier than they did this year during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years, according to draft calendars proposed by a school district committee. → Read More
New College has a club where students yell
Students studying in New College's library sometimes look up when they hear the muted screams. → Read More
Did candidate violate Florida campaign finance rules?
Sarasota County School Board candidate and influential Republican operative Eric Robinson may have violated Florida campaign finance statutes when he donated money from his electioneering communications organization to his School Board campaign and political committees he operates. → Read More
College's new class: Beer science 101
At 11:15 a.m., the bar area of Big Top Brewing Company was packed with college students. → Read More
Sarasota County School Board reinstates impact fees
For the first time since 2010, builders in Sarasota County will be required to pay impact fees to help fund new schools needed to meet the area's growing population. → Read More