The latest issue of the Torch, distributed Friday, February 9, contains a story regarding teachers picketing the January 9 School Board meeting. The day after the issue went to press, the District of Sarasota County and the teacher’s union (SC/TA) came to an agreement for a new two-year contract. Read more about it here: http://www.

More than 400 teachers picketing for better pay along Tamiami Trail in front of Sarasota School Board buildings located at 1960 Landings Boulevard in Sarasota. [Herald-Tribune staff photo / Thomas Bender]