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Celebrate Mother’s Day with that someone special in your life with a picnic or barbeque at one of Pinellas County’s beautiful beach or green space parks, recreation areas or neighborhood parks. more>>

1,100-Year-Old Prehistoric Canoe Found in Pinellas County, Florida
Buried in the sand along the shoreline, a prehistoric pine canoe was found on Weedon Island Preserve, located on the southeast region of the peninsula that is Pinellas County on Tampa Bay. more>> Watch Video

Clearwater Leg of Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail to Close for Repair
A leg of the Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail south of Sunset Point Road, between Harbor Drive to Stevenson Avenue in Clearwater, will be closed for repairs starting the week of May 12 and continue for an estimated 30 days. more>

Pinellas County Launches Prescription Drug Card
Discount Card
Pinellas County today launched a discount card program to help consumers cope with the high price of prescription drugs. more>>

Mayor’s Green City Action Accord
Pinellas County mayors joined Pinellas County Commissioner Karen Williams Seel May 3 in the signing of the Mayor’s Green City Action Accord. more>> Watch Video

Tarpon Springs Tax Collector Office Temporarily Closes May 19-21
The Pinellas County Tax Collector Office at 743 South Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, will temporarily close Monday through Wednesday, May 19 to 21, 2008, for necessary repairs. more>>

“Lights Out!” to Help Nesting Turtles
Residents and property owners of beachfront properties are reminded its time for “Lights Out” along the beachfront. more>> Watch Video