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More than 1,200 shoppers visited Pinellas County’s Market in the Park at Heritage Village last Saturday for their pick of local produce, crafts and unique items while enjoying the delightful venue. more>>

Sheriff Announces Second Operation Medicine Cabinet
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office announced its second Operation Medicine Cabinet event, where citizens can drop off their unused prescription drugs. Last spring over a ton of prescription drugs was collected in the first ever Operation Medicine Cabinet event. more>>

Ironman Triathlon to Affect Saturday Traffic in North County
The Foster Grant World Championship Ironman 70.3 comes to Pinellas County on Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning and ending near Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach. The 1.2-mile swim in the gulf will take place first; followed by the 56-mile bike race which travels throughout northern and mid-Pinellas County and will finish with the 13.1-mile run in downtown Clearwater. more>>

Florida Cowboys Lasso Attention at Brooker Creek Preserve
The public is invited to the opening of an exhibit by Carlton Ward Jr. from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center. The exhibit is free and open to guests of all ages. Preregistration is appreciated for this event. more>>

Radio Show Features Consumer Scams, Foreclosure Prevention
Consumer scams and foreclosure prevention tips are the focus of the Housing Finance Authority’s November radio show, There’s No Place Like Home. The show can be watched on Pinellas County Connection. more>>

Flashing Yellow Arrow now at North Pinellas Intersection
North county motorists are seeing a new type of traffic signal at the intersection of Belcher Road and Nebraska Avenue in Palm Harbor. Pinellas County Public Works has installed a flashing yellow arrow as part of the overhead signal controlling left turns at that intersection. more>>

HFA Holds Key to Homeownership
A new mortgage program from the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County could hold the key to homeownership for first-time homebuyers. more>> play video