City council meetings in North Port, Florida

Atwater Elementary School is a primary school located at 4701 Huntsville Avenue in North Port, Florida, United States. Led by Principal Cindy Thro, our school of approximately 840 students focuses on five overarching ideals to help students develop their character and skills. We value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T), and recognize students who embody these qualities. As a "green" school, we have implemented eco-friendly practices such as a school-wide recycling program and energy-efficient features in our building design. Atwater Elementary is proud to be certified as a LEED Silver School by the U.S. Green Building Council. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment for our students and families. Additionally, we offer exciting opportunities such as summer book adventures and nominations for prestigious service academies. We are dedicated to providing a quality education and fostering a sense of community within the Atwater All-Star family.

Efstratios Pantages, commonly referred to as “Dr. Dino” or “Dr. P” by his patients, has been serving the North Pinellas area since 1982. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, he is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare to children of all ages. Dr. Pantages, a graduate of the University of South Florida College of Medicine, completed his pediatric residency at Ohio State University Columbus Children’s Hospital. Along with three other pediatricians, he founded Children’s Medical Center in 1992 and was named the finest pediatrician in North Pinellas by Tampa Bay Magazine in 1997. Dr. Pantages is actively involved in medical education and serves on the Council of Medical Education, Science, and Public Health for the Florida Medical Association. He is also a Clinical Adjunct and Associate Professor for several universities, overseeing the training of medical students, interns, and residents. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Pantages and his wife are training their Golden Retriever, Lola, to become a therapy dog and enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.