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Greg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, the authors of book "When You Wonder, You're Learning," were the special guests of a Sarasota book circle event.

People celebrated the legacy of the iconic Mr. Rogers and how we can learn from him with a special event at Michael’s on East in Sarasota on Wednesday.

Plus, Longboat Key's Fire Station #92 receives two national awards.

Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties honored for work to improve prospects for early school success and equitable learning recovery.

Several organizations on the Suncoast step up to help people in need with their laundry service.

The regional campaign was recognized for its “This Book Is Cool!” web series that helped children from asset-limited families continue their progress.

Sarasota-Manatee students to celebrate reading and diversity with Embracing Our Differences Community Submitted Nearly 8,000 elementary school students in 449 pre-K through third-grade classrooms in 77 early learning centers and elementary schools in Sarasota and Manatee counties will celebrate reading and diversity on March 2 by reading books by BIPOC (Black, indigenous and people of color) authors and illustrators as part of the Embracing Our Differences program. Each participating classroo...