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Commission Meets Tuesday
The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work session on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 9:30 a.m., in the fifth-floor assembly room of the Pinellas County Courthouse, 315 Court St., Clearwater. This meeting includes a discussion on the budget and citizens comments will be heard. The agenda is available online at County Meeting Agendas.

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.

New $8,000 Homebuyer Tax Credit
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>> watch video

Pin-Mar Cancels Car Show at Heritage Village
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>> watch video

Charter Review Commission Sets Meeting Schedule
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>>

February is Feline Spay Month
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>> watch video

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>>

Group Ceremony to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
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>> watch video