Lightbridge Academy of Westchase

At Lightbridge Academy, your child will thrive in a safe, loving environment where learning is fun and every moment is an opportunity to grow. With our Circle of Care philosophy, we support not just your child, but your whole family. From our innovative Seedlings Curriculum to real‑time parent connection tools, Lightbridge is truly The Solution for Working Families®. What Makes Lightbridge Academy Unique - Circle of Care Philosophy: Focuses not only on children, but also on parents, teachers, and the community — creating a supportive network around every child. - Seedlings Curriculum: A proprietary early childhood education program that balances play with structured learning, tailored to each developmental stage. - ParentView® Internet Monitoring: Exclusive technology that allows parents to securely check in on their child throughout the day. - Lightbridge Journey App: Real‑time communication tool that keeps families connected with updates, photos, and classroom activities. - State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities: Enhanced security, interactive whiteboards, and modern classrooms designed to inspire learning. - Extended Day Programs: Flexible schedules for working families, including infant care, toddler programs, preschool, and summer camps. - Founded on Family Values: Established in 1997, Lightbridge has grown to nearly 100 centers nationwide, built on the vision of Guy and Julia Falzarano to support working families.

Tampa

Hillsborough County

Tiffany Razzano

Tampa Bay Area

Florida

At Lightbridge Academy, your child will thrive in a safe, loving environment where learning is fun and every moment is an opportunity to grow. With...

This post was reported and written by Patch Senior Field Editor Linda Hersey. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is raising concerns about a popular app that allows users to share images and quick videos that disappear after 10 seconds. The app, which is popular with teenagers, may be used for sending or receiving nude and/or lewd photos, since the text "self destructs" immediately after viewing, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is not telling families to ban the use of SnapChat. But they are encouraging parents to talk with their children about the potential danger and harm in misusing the application. A "tech alert" was issued by the Sheriff's Office.

This post was reported and written by Patch Senior Field Editor Linda Hersey. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is raising concerns about a popular app that allows users to share images and quick videos that disappear after 10 seconds. The app, which is popular with teenagers, may be used for sending or receiving nude and/or lewd photos, since the text "self destructs" immediately after viewing, according to the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office is not telling families to ban the use of SnapChat. But they are encouraging parents to talk with their children about the potential danger and harm in misusing the application. A "tech alert" was issued by the Sheriff's Office.

Pinellas County

Palm Harbor

SnapChat enables users to send out images and video that self-destruct seconds after being viewed.