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West Shore Elementary Gets Makeover

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: May 30, 2008

TAMPA - Harriet Foundas became principal of West Shore Elementary shortly after renovations of the 1926 building were completed in time for its 50th anniversary.

Foundas is leaving her position in June, before the latest $1.7 million round of building upgrades is completed this year.

"It's a whole face-lift," she said. "This building is going to look gorgeous."

Some of the renovations at the school, 7110 S. West Shore Blvd., are undoing the improvements of 30 years ago.

Crews have removed carpets that were installed over hardwood floors. They are sanding and staining the hardwood to a shine that hasn't been seen since the school opened during the presidency of Calvin Coolidge.

Eight classrooms, an assistant principal's office and bathrooms on the second floor are being repaired and repainted.

Perhaps the most important parts of the renovation work, however, can be seen outside the 82-year-old building. Workers on scaffolding are replacing cracked and chipped mortar on the red brick facade to prevent water intrusion.

Mark Holan

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