Congressman Vern Buchanan recommended thirteen students to U.S. Service Academies from Manatee, Hillsborough and Sarasota Counties.
Sarasota County:
Pine View School for the Gifted graduate Aravind Rajeev was appointed to the West Point - The U.S. Military Academy.
Sarasota Military Academy graduate Michael Rossi received an appointment to the United States Military Academy and the United States Naval Academy.
Dwight Global graduate Leonardo Dal Boni was appointed to the United States Naval Academy.
Each year, members of the House and Senate nominate senior high school students they represent for admission to the U.S. Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military and Naval academies. Applicants who meet strict qualifications are interviewed and recommended by a non-partisan Service Academy Board appointed by the Congressman.