Children are just like adults when it comes to vacation time. Some see it as a chance to slow down, relax and play it loose, while others want to cram as much activity into it as they can. ...more

December 19, 2009

Not everyone living near Floriland Mall was against the housing there of Tampa's homeless. I, for example, who live within walking distance of that mall, would have welcomed them to my neighborhood with open arms. What a wonderful opportunity it would have been for those of us who are more fortunate to volunteer with and help those who temporarily are not able to help themselves. ...more

October 28, 2009

Hillsborough County's free prekindergarten program starts today, and families can still sign up. ...more

June 10, 2009

Residents interested in glimpsing Brandon's future are invited to an open house on the Brandon Community Plan from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 26 at the Brandon Regional Service Center, 311 Pauls Drive. ...more

March 11, 2009

The Issue: Cutting $25 million from this year's school budget. Our Opinion: Tough decisions, strong leadership needed. ...more

February 22, 2009

Five Pinellas County elementary schools will close at the end of the current term and four middle schools will combine into two, school officials decided Tuesday. ...more

January 14, 2009

Pinellas County school officials this morning are expected to discuss and likely vote on unpopular cuts to their budget for the 2009-2010 school year. Faced with a need to slash $69 million to $82 million, they have acknowledged drastic action is the only way to balance the financial numbers. ...more

January 13, 2009

The Pinellas County School Board expects an overflow crowd at a meeting at 5 p.m. today to discuss ways to cut next year's budget. ...more

December 9, 2008

Things not going well? Cheer up. It could be worse. You could be a member of the Pinellas County School Board. ...more

December 6, 2008

With the student population in Pinellas County schools expected to plummet by 10,000 in five years, school administrators on Tuesday put forth a range of cost-cutting proposals, including cutting and shortening bus routes and closing elementary schools. ...more

December 3, 2008