Thousands of Sarasota and Manatee County students return to school Aug. 10. Here’s what drivers need to know about school zones, buses and other back-to-school safety reminders.
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For questions contact the Sarasota Police Department Public Information Office at SPDNews@SarasotaFL.gov or 941-263-6099.
For Manatee County transportation questions call 941-782-1287 or visit manateeschools.net. To track your student’s bus in real time, download the Where’s the Bus app and check your Focus portal transportation tab regularly.
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This article originally appeared on Sarasota Herald-Tribune: How to stay safe during the first week of school in Sarasota, Manatee
Reporting by Samantha Gholar, Sarasota Herald-Tribune / Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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By Samantha Gholar, Sarasota Herald-Tribune | USA TODAY Network
