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1 month ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Jennifer Vigne |Kirsten Russell |Jacob Ogles |Erin Silk
In today's rapidly evolving job market, preparing the next generation for successful and fulfilling careers requires more than just classroom learning. That's why the Education Foundation of Sarasota County is excited to co-host an upcoming Future-Ready Career Night with Sarasota County Schools designed for both high school students and their parents.
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1 month ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Kirsten Russell |Jennifer Vigne |Jacob Ogles |Erin Silk
We live in a world that prizes advice from those whose hard-earned experiences we can learn from. Everything from Yelp reviews to word-of-mouth recommendations are hot commodities in our society, helping shape our decision-making in valuable ways.
It follows, then, that when our society strives to create programs and services to expand the prospects for parents and families, we should listen to the voices of those whose expertise offers the ultimate inside track: parents.
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2 months ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Jacob Ogles |Erin Duggan |Jennifer Vigne |Terry Connor
When a board of conservative trustees installed by Gov. Ron DeSantis essentially took over New College in 2023, it seemed instantly clear nothing would be the same. The latest budget from DeSantis could signal a complete underestimation of the most grandiose or apocalyptic of expectations.
The Governor’s budget calls for The Ringling to become part of the adjacent New College. Admittedly, this could be a largely administrative shift.
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2 months ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Erin Duggan |Jacob Ogles |Jennifer Vigne
If you’re flying out of SRQ, you may be lucky enough to do so in coastal style. Last month, our Visit Sarasota County team was overjoyed to join our community at the opening of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport’s new terminal. There, moments after the ribbon was cut, attendees walked out on the tarmac to view sea turtles and manatees – but not in the way you’d expect.
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2 months ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Terry Connor |Jennifer Vigne |Michael Moulton |Larry Thompson
Each year at the beginning of February, Sarasota County Schools facilitates the kindergarten through 12th grade Controlled Open Enrollment/School Choice (K-12 School Choice) process. This enables families to apply for their child to attend a public school outside of their standard attendance zone for the upcoming school year.
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2 months ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Jennifer Vigne |Terry Connor |Michael Moulton |Larry Thompson
Build capacity - that term is often used when referring to the process of developing, improving and strengthening the abilities, skills, knowledge, resources and infrastructure to effectively achieve goals, solve problems and sustain performance over time. It can happen at many different levels whether individual, organizational or at the community level.
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2 months ago | 
srqmagazine.com | Jennifer Vigne |Terry Connor |Michael Moulton |Larry Thompson
With the expansion of universal school choice in Florida, parents and guardians have newer—as well as established—options to find the best academic fit for their children. With so many choices, finding that fit can feel daunting though, especially to families with limited resources, time and knowledge of the school system.
While daunting, the process is so important, and a good approach is to start with self-reflection. What values are important in my child’s education?
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
srqmagazine.com | Jacob Ogles |Richard Corcoran |Erin Duggan |Jennifer Vigne
State Rep. James Buchanan, R-Sarasota, just threw down the gauntlet on maybe the most important local race of the 2026 election cycle in the region. The four-term House member filed to succeed state Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, in Senate District 22.
This could become the hottest race around. Or it could be a sleeper. The first big test will be if Buchanan’s name and clout with voters keeps other serious contenders from throwing their hats in the ring.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
srqmagazine.com | Richard Corcoran |Erin Duggan |Jacob Ogles |Jennifer Vigne
As New College moves into the new year, our students are already hard at work in one of the signature aspects of our unique academic program. The month of January is our Independent Study Project (ISP) term, meaning students are wholly devoted to one thorough academic endeavor.
Every student at New College, whether they attend for all four years or transfer in from another institution, must complete three ISPs before graduating. ISPs come in a variety of forms.
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Jan 11, 2025 | 
srqmagazine.com | Erin Duggan |Jacob Ogles |Richard Corcoran |Jennifer Vigne
At Visit Sarasota County, we often ask visitors, “How did you hear about our area?” For many, the answer lies in a family member or friend’s recommendation, sparking a first visit that evolves into repeat trips and, for some, even relocation. This word-of-mouth influence is among the most powerful drivers of travel and life changes, though it’s also one of the hardest to cultivate.
Over the past few years, we’ve taken a critical look at how to earn this endorsement.
