1978 Tornado Devastated High Point Elementary School.

["What Tha....?"]

In the mid 70's I used to spend the summer with my grandmother, who lived in Clearwater, Florida. I seem to remember that about 1976 or 1977, I was reading in the local newspapers, that there was an Elementary school in Florida that was demolished by either a tornado or gas explosion. If I remember correctly, very few students survived this disaster. Does anybody out there know what I'm referring to? If so, could someone please provide some info on this tragedy? Thank you.

[HeyJude]

Is this it?

http://www2.sptimes.com/weather/SW.4.1.html

["What Tha....?"]

SHAZAAMM!!!! That's it! You found it! Thank you very much! I remember that, even though I was very young. My grandmother's whole neighborhood kept talking about what a tragedy it was.

[BigBootyJudy]

Wow , that was just terrible, I cannot imagine being a child and experiencing this tragedy. Thanks for sharing the story!

[ozzysmom]

I have lived in Dunedin (right above Clearwater) almost all of my life. I totally remember that day that the tornado hit that school. The weather was REALLY BAD that day. I also remember VIVIDLY the day that the Sunshine Skyway Bridge was hit by the barge and all those cars and a bus load of people went into the drink. That day the weather was REALLY BAD too.

["What Tha....?"]

Ooh, Dunedin Beach Park! Spent a lot of time there as a kid. Great Park! I remember when I was on the swings that faced the water. I always thought if I was able to swing high enough, I could jump off the swing and land in the water. Never had the guts to actually try it, though.

[ozzysmom]

Dunedin is still as lovely as ever. In fact Caladesi Island was voted the best beach by Dr. Beach this year. We're very proud of our little town.