From the way the students at Cotee Elementary School stampeded out onto the playground last Friday, you'd think it was the first time they'd had recess in years. They'd had recess, all right, but for more than 18 months, they've been having it in an open grassy area while a playground full of broken down, unusable equipment stood tantalizingly nearby. Student Council President Nico Buonsanto and another student, Gabe Coronado, cut the ribbon and led the way up the ramp of the playground's new centerpiece, a multistation jungle gym that comes with a slide, monkey bars and several other playground staples. ...more

February 25, 2009

President Barack Obama had been commander in chief for four days on Jan. 23, so he may have thought his inaugural ceremonies were over. But the students at Reddick Elementary School had other plans, and they came out in force to show it. ...more

February 4, 2009

The scent of all things fried and sugary is in the air, and all the fun rides, entertainment and goodies are finally here. ...more

November 12, 2008

Kimbell Elementary School is the newest status symbol in this 84-year-old community. Gerald White wants to make sure it becomes a neighborhood treasure. ...more

July 23, 2008

A new oak tree stands on the grounds of Mort Elementary, honoring a little girl who once walked the school's halls. ...more

May 10, 2008

TAMPA - First-grader Tatum Johnson loved to frolic with friends on the school playground. The 7-year-old enjoyed playing with classmates and came home every day with tales of her school adventures. Though Tatum can no longer run with her friends though the Mort Elementary fields, her memory has become a permanent part of the school campus. ...more

May 9, 2008