Parents and children rally outside of Wilkinson Elementary as the school board announces possible closure

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – Parents and children said they’re outraged that their school, Wilkinson Elementary, could close. A crowd gathered outside of the school on Wednesday afternoon.

Wilkinson Elementary School has been around since the 70’s, recently becoming the only nationally certified STEM school in the state.

“Anytime you talk about closing a school like that, that guts you,” said Sarasota County School Board Member Liz Baker…

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