Florida Schools Named Everglades Champions Gold Level

Sarasota County schools in reports praised Atwater Elementary, Brentwood Elementary School, Cranberry Elementary and Fruitville Elementary.

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Everglades Champions — Gold Level

Broward County

  • American Heritage Schools, Broward Campus

  • Central Park Elementary

Collier County

  • Lake Trafford Elementary

  • Parkside Elementary

  • St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School

  • Veterans Memorial Elementary

Indian River County

  • The Willow School

Lee County

  • Hancock Creek Elementary

  • Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. K-8 School

  • River Hall Elementary

  • Saint Andrew Catholic School

Martin County

  • Hobe Sound Elementary

  • Jensen Beach Elementary

  • Palm City Elementary

Miami-Dade County

  • AcadeMir Charter School East

  • AcadeMir Charter School Elementary South

  • AcadeMir Charter School of Math and Science

  • AcadeMir Charter School Preparatory

  • AcadeMir Charter School West

  • Advanced Achievers Academy

  • Miami Children's Museum Charter School

  • Miami Lakes K-8 Center

  • North Hialeah Elementary

  • Ojus Elementary

  • St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School

  • Vineland K-8 Center

  • Whispering Pines Elementary

Monroe County

  • Coastal Glades Microschool

  • Key Largo School

  • Ocean Studies Charter School

Orange County

  • Baldwin Park Elementary

Palm Beach County

  • American Heritage Schools, Palm Beach Campus

  • Citrus Cove Elementary

  • Cocoplum Nature School

  • Crystal Lakes Elementary

  • Diamond View Elementary

  • New Horizons Elementary

Jun 4, 2026 at 8:20 PM

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Sarasota County urges hurricane evacuation preparedness

Sarasota County Emergency Services warned residents they may need to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane. The agency said people should know their local evacuation level and have a plan if they need to leave.

Jun 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM

Crews Control Structure Fire on Pine Run Drive

Sarasota County Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of Pine Run Drive in Osprey. The fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, with no evacuations, injuries, or transports reported.

Jun 10, 2026 at 6:20 AM

Warn Visitors About Rip Currents, Help Safely

Sarasota County Emergency Services urges beachgoers to stay vigilant, educate visitors about rip currents and other hazards, and, if someone is in distress, quickly alert a lifeguard and throw a flotation device—do not attempt a rescue yourself.

Jun 8, 2026 at 2:20 AM

Sarasota Fire Station 6 to Host Open House Saturday

Sarasota County Fire Department Station 6 will host an open house Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4100 Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota, where visitors can see fire apparatus and learn about fire safety, according to Sarasota County Emergency Services.

Jun 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM

Sarasota Highlights 'Ready Together' Hurricane Preparedness Video

The City of Sarasota urged residents to prepare for hurricane season before storms threaten, citing a Sarasota County Emergency Services video titled "Ready Together for Hurricane Preparedness 2026."

Jun 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Sarasota County Emergency Services Issues 911 Reminders

Sarasota County Emergency Services reminded residents calling 911 to stay calm, clearly state the emergency, provide their name, phone number and address, answer the call-taker’s questions, and stay on the line until told it’s OK to hang up.

Jun 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Sarasota County fourth-quarter report cards now available in Focus Portal

Sarasota County Schools says fourth-quarter report cards are now available in the Focus Parent Portal, with access via scs.focusschoolsoftware.com or the SCS Portal app and assistance from the child’s school if needed.

Jun 6, 2026 at 8:20 AM

Prescribed Burn Underway at Carlton Reserve

Sarasota County firefighters and the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department Wildland Mitigation Group planned a prescribed burn today at the Carlton Reserve after receiving state authorization, with burns permitted during a burn ban when authorized by the Florida Forest Service.

Jun 6, 2026 at 4:21 AM

SCBA marks centennial with city proclamation

The Sarasota County Bar Association, founded in 1926, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a proclamation from the City Commission presented by City Commissioner Liz Alpert, with SCBA President Sara Castro and President-elect Alan Perez on hand to receive the honor.

Jun 6, 2026 at 2:20 AM

Sarasota County urges families to create a Family Communications Plan

Sarasota County Emergency Services urges residents to create a Family Communications Plan to outline how to reach a safe location, contact one another, meet up and respond in different disaster scenarios, with resources at scgov.net/beprepared, ready.gov/make-a-plan and weather.gov.

Jun 5, 2026 at 12:20 AM