Sarasota Military Academy (SMA) is a

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founded in 2002 in

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. The academy consists of a middle school and a high school. The school's athletic teams compete as the Eagles. Other extracurricular activities include

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programs and a drum line squad.

Notable alumni

* Mary Tucker, American

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, world champion in

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References

2002 establishments in Florida Buildings and structures in Sarasota, Florida Charter schools in Florida Educational institutions established in 2002 High schools in Sarasota County, Florida Public high schools in Florida {{Florida-school-stub