Tampa, Florida-- The weather’s still hot, but all students know summer is passing much too swiftly. With that in mind, Patel Conservatory students are creating a Short Film Festival with the theme, A Tribute to Summer.

Held Friday, August 10 at 7 p.m. in the TECO Theater at the David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, A Tribute to Summer will include an eclectic mix of short films devised by students from the Conservatory’s Making a Short Film camps. A couple of the film titles are Lucky Penny and Quack Attack.

Tampa, Florida-- Allow your child to dip their toes in visual and performance arts by signing them up for Kids Create Art Camp.

According to the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, children are taught everything from pottery techniques and art history to sculpture, painting and much more. 

The camp, for children ages 8-12, is located at North Hubert Art Studio, 309 N. Hubert Ave.  

Tampa, Florida-- Hillsborough County Public Schools representatives have announced that the county has hired approximately 700 new public school teachers for the county. 

These teachers will receive a four-day training regarding the school district's vision, mission and goals beginning next Monday, July 23. 

It's Summer now, but back-to-school season is right around the corner, and Hillsborough County will be prepared!