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Break the Time Barrier at Family Fun Afternoon at Heritage Village

Families, individuals, educators and community organizations will have a blast exploring the past at a free, fun afternoon on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Heritage Village. The community will get connected with the past while learning about programs for children, adults, school groups and all types of civic organizations.more>> (posted 1-5-09)

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Get Healthy This New Year with Family Cooking Series

The new year is an excellent time to make a resolution to eat healthier and bring the family back to the dinner table. To help lead the way, three sessions of the series Step into the Kitchen – Families Cooking Together begin in January, offered by Pinellas County Extension nutrition experts.more>> (posted 1-5-09)

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Utilities Customer Service Hours Expanded
Holiday Rush Prompts Temporary Extension

Clearwater, Fla—Pinellas County Utilities Customer Service will extend its hours to help customers during the rush of the holiday season. Customer Service representatives will be available to respond to customer calls from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on January 7 – 9, and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10. Extended hours will continue Monday, January 12 through Friday, January 16, with staff available to respond to customer calls from 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. more>> (posted 12-32-08)

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Pinellas County Extension Master Gardeners Open Plant Clinic

Do you have questions about a brown spot spreading across the lawn? Do you need help identifying a troublesome bug in the garden? Pinellas County Extension Master Gardeners will share their expertise at a new Plant Clinic designed to answer those questions and many more. The new clinic will offer diagnostic services on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting Jan. 14 after the re-opening of the renovated Palm Harbor Library. more>> (posted 12-29-08)

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Pinellas County Animal Services Open House was the Cat’s Meow

More than 1,000 four-legged, furry friends and their humans romped around at the Saturday, Dec. 13, Pinellas County Animal Services Holiday Open House. While fun and excitement were front and center, statistics show the day was successful for services provided. more>> (posted 12-23-08)

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Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties Close Entire Friendship TrailBridge Following Report

With the need to preserve public safety, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties are closing the entire Friendship TrailBridge, including the catwalks, late this afternoon, Monday, Dec. 22.  The decision to close is based on the final engineering report from outside engineering firms Kisinger Campo & Associates and SDR Engineering Consultants.more>> (posted 12-22-08)

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Holiday Family Decision Making

Having to make so many decisions this holiday season can be overwhelming. Since most decisions that you will make will impact your family, why not get them involved? From who will prepare the holiday dinner to who will clean up after dinner, everyone can help. more>> (posted 12-22-08)

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A Forest Grows in Alligator Lake Management Area

A young forest was planted at Alligator Lake Management Area in Clearwater, thanks to a donation from the NFL Environmental Program’s urban and community forestry initiative. With 389 small trees purchased from a grant administered by the State of Florida Division of Forestry, 30 volunteers and staff members spent the morning of Dec. 17 digging, lifting and carefully spreading soil at the 2.5-acre environmentally sensitive area. more>> (posted 12-18-08)

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Bikes Donated for the Holidays

Pinellas County employees rolled 85 bicycles out of the Pinellas County Courthouse in Clearwater Thursday morning for a good cause. The bikes, purchased by money that was donated by staff throughout the year, was delivered to the St. Petersburg and Clearwater offices of the Health and Human Services Department. more>> (posted 12-18-08)

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Animal Services Earns State Awards for Compassionate Care and Teamwork

Every year, thousands of four legged, furry friends find a helping hand or new home thanks to work at Pinellas County Animal Services in Largo. Last month, the staff earned three awards at the annual Florida Animal Control Association Conference to applaud those efforts. more>> (posted 12-15-08)

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Notice of Date Change for Pinellas County Delegation Meeting

The second Pinellas County Legislative Delegation Meeting and Public Hearing will be held on Friday, January 9, 2009 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Petersburg College’s Clearwater campus in the Auditorium located at 2465 Drew Street in Clearwater. This is a date change made necessary by a conflict with legislative meetings in Tallahassee. On this date, final action will be taken on Local Bills which were introduced at the December 3 meeting. For more information, click here (posted 12-09-08)

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Dealing with Cold Temperatures

State emergency management and fire officials are urging residents throughout the Sunshine State to check their heating appliances, smoke detectors and chimneys in preparation for colder temperatures. By taking basic safety precautions, residents can reduce their chances of fire, property damage and loss of life. more>> (posted 11-20-08)

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Counties Close a Portion of Friendship TrailBridge - watch video

Pinellas and Hillsborough counties recently closed the elevated portion of the Friendship TrailBridge. The closure is necessary as a result of an inspection that found significant structural deficiencies in this portion of the bridge. more>> (posted 11-06-08)

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Water Restrictions Tightened

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board recently voted to tighten water restrictions for all of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. more>> (posted 11-03-08)

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Animobile Brings Free Pet Services

The Animobile is on the road again, bringing free veterinary services, including spaying or neutering and $1 rabies vaccinations, for pets of eligible citizens. Find out where the Pinellas County Animal Services’ mobile veterinary vehicle will be next. more>>

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