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Across the country, many parents are facing the end of summer with a mixture of anticipation and dread. Back to school was once about picking out a nice first-day outfit, meeting the new teacher, school supplies, and a return to a familiar routine after a summer break. Unfortunately, in recent times the reality of school […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Blog.
With back to school right around the corner, parents everywhere are shopping, prepping, and waiting for that last day of summer break. Depending on how many children are in your house, the time of school, and your own morning routine needs, getting a nutritious meal for everyone can be nearly impossible. Breakfast is the most […]
Written by Jodi Schwarzenbach on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
It is that bittersweet time of year when we have to take stock of all that we did not do this summer and pack it in before the school bell rings. Students are caught between sleeping in and enjoying their last bits of freedom and cracking that first summer book they should have read weeks […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Great Reading.
We know you read the title and cringed a little. It seems like just yesterday, the summer began here on the Suncoast, and here we are gearing up to go back to school. After the pandemic caused so many changes to virtual versus in-classroom education, masks, social distancing, and the like, many are worried about […]
Written by Sande Caplin on . Posted in Blog.
Who is ready to go back to school? No? Us, neither. I mean, figuratively, we are one newly shoed foot closer, knowing we are a few sleeps away from alarm clocks, “eat your breakfast”, and “do your homework” requests. Soon, we will be knee-deep in paperwork providing the framework for our year, including calendars and information about who to call in case your child is sick, the arbitration process you will undergo if your child is a jerk, and the name and number birthday list in case your child is well-liked.
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As the whirlwind of back-to-school shopping and summer homework closes out and kids have made their way back into sparkly classrooms, it’s a great time to take stock of the wonderful schools in our area. One of the highest rated schools in the state and country serves over 2,000 of Sarasota County’s intellectually gifted students. Pine View School, located in Osprey, is poised to have another stellar year as school has resumed for students ranging from 2nd grade up to 12th grade. I recently had the opportunity to discuss some of the highlights and upcoming events with Pine View’s principal, Dr. Stephen Covert.
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Naples Hooters is spreading holiday cheer in the middle of the year for a good cause. During the entire month of July the restaurant will be decorated for Christmas as they collect school supplies and backpacks for homeless kids in Collier County. Guests are encouraged to bring school supplies and backpacks to benefit the Christmas […]
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week the Fort Myers Hooters location delivered special donations to Orangewood Elementary School in Fort Myers. Fort Myers Hooters Girls Hilary Almaraz, Tara Archer, Sydney Jacobs and Emily Shaffer visited the school on May 1. Hooters donated brand new outdoor equipment including jump ropes, soccer balls and hula-hoops for each grade and […]
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Weekly hands on science classes are returning at the Suncoast Science Center/Faulhaber Fab Lab in October. STEAM Saturdays classes provide students from grades 1-12 with a unique opportunity to explore various science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) areas through engaging activities and using high-tech Fab Lab equipment such as laser cutters, vinyl cutters, 3D […]
Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in Great Reading.
Back to school is right around the corner here on the Suncoast. Sarasota and Manatee counties head back to classrooms on August 10, 2022. With pick-up, drop-off, clubs, sports, and all the other day-to-day school activities, life can get pretty crazy. One of the things that can help give some families back a little time […]
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Nineteen Hooters Girls from Florida, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island distributed coloring books, crayons, sunglasses and toiletries to 90 children at Gateway Christian Academy in Bimini. The Hooters Girls enjoyed spending time with the kids during their visit to Bimini for their 2023 Hooters Calendar shoots. The 11 Hooters Girls from Florida who participated […]