Sarasota, Florida- New College student Michael Long, 21, is awarded the prestigious 2013 Truman Scholarship given to students with a future in public service. Long is one of 62 winners nationwide and the only student to win the award in Florida.

Long was the youngest person elected to chair the Florida Student Association and the youngest to serve on the Florida Board of Governors.  During his first two years, he served as co-president of the New College student government. In 2011 Long stood up against Senator JD Alexander over Fl Polytechnic.

Sarasota, Florida -- Teams from four Sarasota County public elementary schools will participate in the Odyssey of the Mind State Finals. 

The event will take place on Saturday, April 6. The four schools that are headed to the competition are Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Brentwood, Lakeview, and Tatum Ridge. These teams have competed successfully at the Odyssey of the Mind Sun Region competition March. 

Depending on the performance of the teams, some may compete in the World Finals at Michigan State University in May. 

Sarasota, Florida -- Superintendent Lori White will announce the overall Sarasota County Teacher of the Year on Thursday, March 21. 

It will take place during the annual awards program honoring candidates from schools throughout the county. 

The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts, Sarasota. The announcement of the district Teacher of the Year will be sometime after 6 p.m.