Schools & Kids

10/05/2026 · Venice

Island Village School Launches Aftercare Program for PreK-8 Students

Island Village School has launched a new aftercare program for PreK-8 students, running daily from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required, with fees varying based on attendance.

09/27/2026

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Education

Sarasota Schools Newsletter Focuses on Career Training, Fall Enrollment

The October Sarasota Schools newsletter highlights career education opportunities and provides information on the upcoming fall School Choice window. It also features student and school achievements.

10/05/2026

Education

Sarasota Schools Seek Community for 2027 STEM Fair

Sarasota County Schools needs judges, sponsors and exhibitors for its 2027 STEM Fair. Community involvement will help foster engagement with students and advance STEM education.

10/05/2026

Education

YVote Contest Seeks Essays, Art, Videos on Voting's Importance from Sarasota Middle Schoolers

Sarasota County middle school students can enter the YVote Contest by submitting essays, artwork, or videos explaining why voting matters. Entries are due Jan. 22, 2027.

10/05/2026

Education

Sarasota County Schools Seeks Judges, Sponsors for 2027 STEM Fair

Sarasota County Schools is seeking judges, sponsors and exhibitors for its 2027 STEM Fair. The event celebrates student innovation and aims to inspire future scientists and engineers.

10/03/2026

Education

Grace Preschool Highlights Dedicated, Multi-Generational Staff in Venice

Grace Preschool in Venice showcases its dedicated, multi-generational staff, from administrative roles to infant and VPK educators. Parents can contact the school to learn more or schedule a tour.

09/30/2026

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Neighborhood Meeting - Beach Haven Resort Motel

Neighborhood Meeting - Beach Haven Resort Motel • St. Pete Beach, FL Informational Neighborhood Meeting: Conditional Use Application for Renovations and Expansion Beach Haven Resort Motel Wednesday October 14th, 2026 4890 Guld Boulevard 5:30PM

Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum

Spooky Sights Await at the Haunted Arboretum • Deerfield Beach The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Department will host the Haunted Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 23, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Constitution Park and Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. The evening event invites residents and visitors to explore an eerie landscape filled with fog, roaming graveyard creatures, and unexpected scares throughout the park grounds. Capacity is limited, and advance purchase is required. Early admission tickets are $5 each and will increase to $10 on Oct. 23 until 12 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Attendees are strongly encouraged to secure passes early before the event sells out. For registration and more information, visit www.dfb.city/registration or call 954-250-4162.

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Your library card allows access to thousands of digital titles, including eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, Magazines and more! All Okaloosa County cardholders have access to the Florida Panhandle Libraries digital collection of over 25,000 titles. Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines from your computer or mobile device. To get started from a computer: Visit the Florida Panhandle Libraries Overdrive® website Click the "Sign in" button Choose Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative as your library Enter your library card number and the PIN associated with your library account Access the collection from your mobile device using the Libby® app, powered by Overdrive®. Click HERE Version Options eLibraryHeadline for more information.

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