SARASOTA, Fla. - In Sarasota County , new homes are still being built, and more families keep moving in. Despite the increase in population, Sarasota County Schools said enrollment is flattening.

What we know:

At Wilkinson Elementary, the district said enrollment is down so much over the last few years they may have to close the school and look at other options for the property.

Parents are fighting to keep it open.

Local perspective:

At Wilkinson Elementary School there's a sense of community from parents and students. It's a love for their school they are now fighting for.

"He asks me every day ‘is my school closing?’ To tell him ‘buddy we are closing we hope it doesn’t.’ It’ll just be completely devastating," said Allie Martin, whose son is in third grade.

Martin also said

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