Browse past news stories for Ashton Elementary School in Sarasota, FL.

• $18,000 is split between schools (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  posted on June 3, 2009 at 05:04:45 am
  About two months ago, Tim Wong had a crazy idea. Wong is the managing partner for the Outback Steakhouse on U.S. 41 in Sarasota. His restaurant was scheduled for a complete rebuild -- from the ground up.
• Students cut prom costs when possible (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  posted on April 29, 2009 at 05:03:36 am
  As senior prom approaches for Venice High School, many students and parents are digging deeper into their pockets to cover the high price of tuxedos, limousine rentals and glamorous prom gowns. "I probably plan to spend around $150 for a tux," said Tyler Vibbert. "It's the price of looking good."
• With a wave of a wand (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)
  posted on April 20, 2009 at 05:03:46 am
  The first load of 11 dresses all came in from the same woman. Before long, Ashton Elementary School teacher Chris Mayer's house was filled not just with dresses, but with all of the pearls, purses and shoes to go with them.