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General:
Pin-Mar Cancels Car Show at Heritage Village - watch video 
The Pin-MAR Antique Car Club, host of the 23rd Annual Antique Car Show scheduled for Saturday, April 23, at Heritage Village, announced that it must withdraw its participation in this popular program this year, thus cancelling this annual event. Pin-MAR was instrumental in providing more than 100 antique autos for display throughout Heritage Village for the car show. more>> (posted 02-04-10)
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New $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit - watch video
Pinellas County can help first-time homebuyers take advantage of the $8,000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. You might be able to get your cash now and repay it when you get your refund. Call now, to find if you quality. more>> (posted 02-03-10)
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Pinellas County Offices Closed Monday
Pinellas County government offices will close to the public Monday, Feb. 15, for In-Service Day. The day will be used for department training and projects. Regular business will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16. (posted 02-03-10)
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Commission Meets
The Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 9:30 a.m., in the fifth-floor assembly room of the Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court St., Clearwater. There are public hearings scheduled, followed by “citizens to be heard” and the regular agenda meeting. The commission will also meet at 3:30 in the clerk’s fourth-floor conference room to discuss the budget: Challenges, opportunities and ideas, followed by “citizens to be heard.” The agenda is available online at County Meeting Agendas. (posted 02-02-10)
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Radio Show Promotes Financial Fitness
Learn more about the financial fitness programs Thursday, Feb. 4,on There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. more>> (posted 02-02-10)
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Group Ceremony to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
- watch video
 Once again, numerous couples will join together at the picturesque Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo for one group wedding ceremony to be performed by Clerk of the Circuit Court, Ken Burke, on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14. more>> (posted 02-01-10)
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Charter Review Commission Sets Meeting Schedule
In its Jan. 25 meeting, the Pinellas County Charter Review Commission published its meeting schedule for the coming six months; the time allotted this commission to complete its work. more>> (posted 02-01-10)
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February is Feline Spay Month - watch video
Help keep the cat population under control and female felines healthier during the 11th Annual Feline Spay Month. Because February is a prime breeding season for cats, local shelters and veterinarians will team up during the month to help citizens ease the problem of unwanted litters. more (posted 02-01-10)
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Think Smart: Get an Early Start
Pinellas County Utilities will now charge a late payment fee on bills greater than $5 that are not received and posted to customer accounts by the “Delinquent After” due date on the billing statement. more>> (posted 02-01-10)
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Recycling Directory Distributed This Weekend - watch video
The free guide to countywide recycling, the 2010 Pinellas County Recycling Directory, will be distributed in the Sunday, Jan. 31, edition of the St. Petersburg Times and the Tampa Tribune. Look for it with the inserts. more>> (posted 01-25-10)
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Commission Meets Tuesday
The Board of County Commissioners will meet Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 9:30 a.m., in the fourth-floor conference room, for the presentation of the Fiscal Year 2011 budget forecast. Two other items will then be discussed in the fifth-floor assembly room of the Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court St., Clearwater. The issues are the Utilities conservation rates and fees discussion, and a status report on the Capital Improvement Program. The agenda is available online at County Meeting Agendas. (posted 01-25-10)
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Utilities Looks at Conservation Rates
Pinellas County Utilities is exploring the development of a conservation rate structure to better manage excessive water use. more>> (posted 01-25-10)
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Residents May Qualify for Tax Exemptions
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Pam Dubov reminds permanent residents of Pinellas County that they may qualify for one or more property tax exemptions, which may result in hundreds of dollars in property tax savings. more>> (posted 01-25-10)
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Oral Rabies Vaccines to be Distributed Countywide
Pinellas County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are distributing oral rabies vaccination baits throughout the county. Rabies is a virus that affects the central nervous system in mammals. The disease is invariably fatal if left untreated; however, effective vaccines are available to protect people and pets. more>> (posted 01-22-10)
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Agencies Respond to Fish Kills
Residents are encouraged to report fish kills resulting from the recent cold weather to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fish Kill Hotline at 1 (800) 636-0511. However, this hotline is not equipped to handle inquiries about clean-up of dead fish. more>> (posted 01-20-10)
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Pinellas receives $17.8 million for neighborhood stabilization
Pinellas County will receive $17.8 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. more>> (posted 01-19-10)
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Charter Review Commission Elects Chair/Vice Chair
The 13-member Charter Review Commission is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners every six years to look at the Pinellas County Charter and discuss areas in need of improvement. more>> (posted 01-08-10)
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Join the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan - play video
 Applications are now available for the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan for this year’s enrollment period through March 31, 2010. more>> (posted 01-05-10)
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Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp Opens - play video
With just a few finishing touches remaining, the Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp opened on Jan. 1, 2010. The new facility offers 108 boat trailer parking spaces, 98 passenger car spaces, a fishing pier, four courtesy docks and 10 boat launching lanes. more>> (posted 01-04-10)
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Motorists required to “ Gather Go Get” - Drivers License Update
 Beginning Jan. 1, 2010, new standards go into effect for obtaining and renewing driver licenses and identification cards. Pinellas County residents will be hearing a lot more about www.GatherGoGet.com as motorists will be required to prove their identity as they Gather documentation, Go to a tax collector or state driver license office, and Get a new driver license or identification card. more>> (posted 12-03-09)
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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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Transportation:
Road Construction
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Consumer
Tips:
Fraud Alert: Online Appeals for Haitian Earthquake Relief
The FBI has issued a Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert to remind Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence. more>> (posted 01-20-10)
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Give Wisely: Make Sure the Charity is Registered
During these difficult economic times, many organizations are making charitable appeals for donations to assist those in need. Solicitations for contributions come by way of the Internet, mail, telephone calls and collection containers placed at store locations. Most charities provide valuable services in their community. However, there are some that may be misleading in how they spend their money or use names similar to well-known organizations. more>> (posted 01-04-10)
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Communications
Department
333 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-4600 FAX (727) 464-4432
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