When Buying Pinellas County Real Estate - Now youll know your Close to Home School!

Pinellas Countys new Neighborhood School Maps are now available. As a Pinellas County Realtor I have to tell you I am thrilled. One of the hardest things we have to do when selling Pinellas County Real Estate is explain our previous 'School Choice and how you would have to buy a home without knowing where your child would end up going to school.

I had a good friend move from Tampa last year with 2 boys - one in 2^nd grade and one in 3^rd. When moving to Pinellas County mid-year and these 2 boys were assigned to DIFFERENT elementary schools. How crazy is that???

I think as Pinellas County parents and taxpayers the rising cost of gas helped stop this School Choice madness. I still cant believe that weve been bussing school children in a way that sustantially raises transportation costs since it was NOT an efficient plan having buses from multiple schools have to go to the same neighborhoods.

In addition, many home buyers relocating to the Tampa Bay area told us that this was a substantial negative in their decision process to buying real estate in Pinellas County versus Hillsborough County or Pasco County. 

My Kids go to Pinellas County Schools Now - so whats it mean to Us?

Heres the info provided by the Pinellas County School Board in their recent press release:

If in 5^th-8^th grade now¦

For currently enrolled 5th- and 8th-grade students you will be mailed a notification letter by April 18 that tells you your childs assigned close-to-home school except in the following cases:

• Siblings will be assigned to the older siblings school.
• Students eligible for extended grandfathering will be assigned to the extended grandfathered school.
• Those who would prefer the close-to-home school may make that change using the Student Reservation System that will be available beginning April 21.

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Tampa Bay Guide to Professional and Technical Schools 

Clearwater Florida – Many readers ask us about going to pursuing a technical / professional education in the Tampa Bay area ( Clearwater – St Petersburg – Tampa  area). 

Looking to start your career or learn an new trade – here’s the first stop on your new career path. We have created a comprehensive list of local resources for you. 

Tampa Bay offers lots of choices of technical / professional institutions such as: 

Tampa Bay Technical/Professional Schools

• The Art Institute of Tampa Tampa Florida
• International Academy of Design Tampa Florida
• Southwest Florida College Tampa Florida
• Devry Graduate School of Management Tampa Florida
• Pinellas Technical Education Center  Clearwater and St Petersburg Florida
• ITT Technical Institute – Tampa Florida
• Erwin Technical Center – Tampa Florida 

You might also find our Guide to Tampa Bay Colleges and Universities helpful. 

Other Helpful Resources

• CollegeNet - college application service
• U. S. Department of Education

For more information on Florida scholarships and financial aid programs, visit the Florida Department of Education Office of Financial Assistance. 

Tampa Florida Real Estate 

Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Condo or  Tampa Beach Real Estate where you can enjoy our beautiful beaches? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….

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Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. 

Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!     

Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!  

Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida or Waterfront Condos on Tampa Beaches – Give us a Call.  (727) 422–8901.

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Tampa Bay Florida Education | Guide to Colleges – Universities and Higher Learning

Clearwater Florida – Many readers ask us about going to college or technical / professional education in the Tampa Bay area ( Clearwater – St Petersburg – Tampa  area). We have created a comprehensive list of area Tampa Bay schools for you. 

We also attract many college and university students from other states with our great year round weather.

Tampa Bay offers a wide variety of colleges and universitites – from 2  year bachelor programs, 4 year degrees and advanced degrees like Law degrees in our private and public institutions. (We also offer the Complete Guide to Tampa Bay Technical – Vocational - Professional Institutions) 

Clearwater Area Education | Colleges and Universities

1. Clearwater Christian College Clearwater Florida
2. St. Petersburg College Clearwater Florida campus
3. Florida Metropolitan University Clearwater Florida
4. Schiller International University – Largo Florida
5. Pinellas Technical Education Center  – Clearwater Florida Campus

St Petersburg Area  Education | Colleges and Universities

1. Eckerd College - St. Petersburg
2. St. Petersburg College – (SPC) St Petersburg Floridal
3. Stetson University College of Law - St Petersburg FLorida near Gulfport  
4. Pinellas Technical Education Center  – St Petersburg Campus Florida

Tampa  Education |  Colleges and Universites

1. Hillsborough Community College (HCC)- Tampa Florida 
2. University of Tampa – (UT) Tampa Florida
3. National-Louis University  – Tampa Florida
4. Argosy University, Tampa, Florida  Tampa Florida
5. University of South Florida (USF) – Tampa Florida

• USF's Tampa campus, – Tampa Florida
• USF's St. Petersburg campus, St Petersburg Florida
• Lakeland campus,  Lakeland Florida
• USF Downtown Center – Downtown Tampa Florida 

Pasco – Hernando Area Education | Colleges

• Pasco-Hernando Community College – New Port Richey
• Saint Leo University North of Tampa 
• Webster College – Pasco County

More Tampa Bay Education Helpful Resources

• Complete Guide to Tampa Bay Technical Education (Vocational-Technical-Professional)
• CollegeNet - college application service
• Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
• U. S. Department of Education

Tampa Bay Florida College scholarships and Financial Aid

• Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
• Florida College Student of the Year Award
• Bureau of Indian Affairs Higher Education Scholarships
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarships -
• Florida Fund for Minority Teachers Scholarship
• The 4A-At&T Scholarship
• Scholarship America Disaster Relief Fund Scholarships

For more information on Florida scholarships and financial aid programs, visit the Florida Department of Education Office of Financial Assistance.

Tampa Florida Real Estate 

Are you looking to buy a Clearwater Condo or Tampa Beach Real Estate where you can enjoy our beautiful beaches? Here’s what some of our past clients have to say about how we helped them….

** CLICK ON PHOTOS BELOW TO SEE CLIENT VIDEO TESTIMONIALS **

Buyers tell us that selecting the best Clearwater Beach Real Estate Agent, online or from a distance, can be a challenge. Some of our past clients agreed to share their experiences and tell you why they think you should work with us. 

Click on the photos below and meet some of our clients and now friends…we’d love to be YOUR choice too!     

Want more info, click to Search all Clearwater MLS listings includes all the homes and condos for sale in the Tampa MLS!  

Looking for Real Estate in Clearwater Florida or Waterfront Condos on Tampa Beaches – Give us a Call.  (727) 422–8901.

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 The above information and images are Copyright © 2007 Jack and Cyndee Haydon,  REALTORS and your Clearwater Beach Real Estate Consultants and may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed or published. All rights reserved. Plagiarism will be detected and is punishable by law.