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

Novemberfest, one of Brandon's premiere fall events, is about to kick off. ...more

November 4, 2009

I was amazed to see the Hillsborough County School Board members acted like adults in keeping Good Friday on the school calendar and not making it a school holiday. ...more

May 26, 2009

PLANT CITY As always, Monday's Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Feature Parade drew throngs of area kids who traditionally get a school holiday to enjoy the procession. ...more

March 3, 2009

As always, Monday's Florida Strawberry Festival Grand Feature Parade drew throngs of area kids who traditionally get a school holiday to enjoy the procession. ...more

March 3, 2009

Despite opposition from parents about too many early release days, the School Board of Highlands County approved a 2009-10 calendar that doubles the number of days students will get out of school early. ...more

February 12, 2009

BOYS BASKETBALL Springstead improves to 3-0 on the season versus Nature Coast with a 69-50 victory, outscoring the host Sharks 44-20 in the second half. ...more

January 16, 2009

BOYS BASKETBALL Springstead takes out host Indian Rocks Christian, 47-27, to advance to New Year's Eve final of IRCS Holiday Tournament versus county-rival Nature Coast. ...more

December 31, 2008

BOYS BASKETBALL A blown screen leads to a game-tying lay-up by Tevin Drake at the end of regulation and Nature Coast survives River Ridge rally to win in overtime, 49-47. ...more

December 30, 2008

BASKETBALL Springstead boys look like the favorite to win Indian Rocks Christian School Holiday Tournament; Nature Coast boys and Central girls also headed to three-day event. ...more

December 29, 2008