School scrambles as Aug. 9 approaches
The finishing touches on Peter B. Davidsen Middle School are being done this summer as the principals hire staff, outfit the school and get ready for 1,200 students

Consider, if you will, the value of loafing
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Extended knowledge
Students will go to school four extra days this year, a move experts say will help students retain more of what they're learning and limit the need for remedial work.

30 years later, still a star
St. Paul Catholic Church's theater group is performing Jesus Christ Superstar this summer, the 30th anniversary of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice production.

Injury sets Citrus Park team back
A pitcher's knee injury makes the going tough for the Citrus Park Junior All-Stars as they play in the final four tournament in Fort Lauderdale.

Forest Hills Broncos head to World Series
The 12-year-olds will play in the PONY Baseball World Series in California.

Clothing that's in with kids is out for school
Many of summer's popular fashion statements are unwelcome in the classroom, school officials warn.

Readying the rookies
The Hillsborough school system holds a sort of boot camp for beginning teachers, a three-day program that prepares them for managing a classroom.

Few file to run for School Board
Despite changes in how School Board members are elected, which officials thought would attract more candidates, only four new people have filed to run for office.

Code officer: Homeowner doesn't have to clean up unsightly yard
The piles of dirt, the corn stalks and the sunflowers can stay, a code enforcement officer says, much to the neighbors' dismay.

Anti-crime message is hallmark of picnic
HUNTER'S GREEN -- The pizza and the ponies were new, but the message was the same: Get to know your neighbors and watch out for each other.

Ruling expected soon in Sunshine Law case
The suit filed last year by resident Bob Doran alleged the taxing authority violated open government laws when it held four private meetings.

Community once again is site for PONY baseball tournament
Town 'N Country PONY Baseball boosters have become experts at hosting the league's Southern Zone tournament.

Storage units try to fit in with the landscape
That means owners are trying to put a more attractive face on storage facilities.