General:

24-Hour Closing Planned for Belleair Beach Causeway Bridge

On Saturday, July 26, at 7 p.m., Pinellas County will temporarily close all lanes of the Belleair Causeway Bridge for 24 hours for work on the existing relief bridge as well as the new bridge and causeway currently under construction. more>> (posted 07-23-08)

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FloridaHousingSearch.org is a Good-News Maker

Doors are opening to new homes throughout Pinellas County, despite the gloomy headlines. When it comes to FloridaHousingSearch.org, there’s plenty of good news. more>> (posted 07-21-08)

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PSTA Ridership Continues to Set New Records

Transit use in Pinellas County continues its record setting pace as more riders boarded PSTA buses last month than ever before during the month of June. In fact, ridership was up almost 13 percent over June 2007 as nearly 1.1 million riders took advantage of PSTA’s easy and economical service. more>> (posted 07-17-08)

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Elections Supervisor Announces July is Register Online Month

Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark – along with the 66 other Florida elections supervisors – is designating July as Register Online Month. more>> (posted 07-17-08)

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County Marina Joins Ranks of Clean Marinas - watch video

Belle Harbour Marina is now the 168th officially designated Clean Marina in the state, and the 20th in Pinellas County.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) officials were on hand at the county-owned Belle Harbour Marina, 307 Anclote Road, Tarpon Springs on July 14 to present a Clean Marina designation to the Pinellas County Parks and Recreation Department. more>> (posted 07-15-08)

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TBARTA Needs Public Input

Are you concerned about escalating gas prices, the future strength of our local economy, and the growing traffic congestion of Tampa Bay and Pinellas County? Would you like to see light rail or bus rapid transit in Pinellas County? Perhaps you prefer commuter rail, managed lanes, or waterborne transit? more>> (posted 07-15-08)

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Belleair Causeway Bridge is 50 Percent Done - watch video

Construction on Pinellas County’s largest infrastructure project has reached another milestone.

“The project is now approximately 50 percent completed,” said project manager Tony Horrnik. “All 30 piers and the two end bents have been erected and the last 30 feet of the east approach are nearly finished. Work on the northern half of the relief bridge, including slabs, is wrapping up. The project is on time and on budget.” more>> (posted 07-14-08)

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Emergency Management Targets
Special Needs Registration - watch video

This month, a targeted direct mail package is being sent to physicians, other health care providers, pharmacies, and leaders in the faith community to encourage local professionals to assist with special needs evacuation registration. more>> (posted 07-11-08)

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Voter Registration, Optical Scan Voting Demonstrations on the Road

The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections has scheduled demonstrations of the optical scan voting system, which will be used countywide in the fall elections. If you have not tried the new system, there are many opportunities soon approaching. You can also register to vote, update your address, name, party or signature, and request mail ballots at demonstration sites. more>> (posted 07-11-08)

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Weedon Friends Offer Reward For Information on Stolen Artifacts - watch video

The Friends of Weedon Island, Inc. is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the return of three bone artifacts stolen from the exhibit gallery display at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center approximately two weeks ago. more>> (posted 07-08-08)

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Free Pool Safety Surveys Make the Backyard Safer

Drowning remains a leading cause of child deaths. Last year in Pinellas County, 16 young children experienced water submersions requiring an emergency medical response.  Four children lost their lives as a result of these submersion incidents. (Watch this important educational video about drowning prevention.) more>> (posted 07-07-08)

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Include Pets in Your Disaster Preparations

Recent stories concerning heroic rescues of stranded animals in the upper Mississippi valley and heart-wrenching stories of nearly 200,000 displaced or abandoned animals from Hurricane Katrina remind us that disaster plans need to include pets. more>> (posted 07-07-08)

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Squiggly Bulbs

The Utilities Department recommends that consumers save energy by switching to compact fluorescent “squiggly” light bulbs. Fluorescent bulbs contain mercury and should not be thrown in the trash. Citizens can recycle their burned-out bulbs at a mobile collection or Home Depot store. more>> (posted 07-07-08)

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Build Stronger Families with 4-H Teening-Up Workshop

Families with teenagers have their own set of unique challenges to deal with on the home front. To help families with youth ages 11 to 17 tackle these issues, Pinellas County Extension 4-H Youth Development is holding a two-day Family Teening-Up Workshop to help build stronger relationships. Parents, caregivers and youth should plan on attending both days of the workshop together. more>> (posted 07-07-08)

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Call for Vendors for Pinellas County Market in the Park

Variety is the spice of life at Pinellas County’s Market in the Park and vendors are invited to get in on the action for November’s market. Craft vendors will be included this year, and vendors offering horticultural-friendly products are encouraged to join the fun. more>> (posted 07-07-08)

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Take it Easy, Take the Trolley

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) bus routes will run on a Holiday/Sunday schedule on July Fourth. However, to help people get around, the Suncoast Beach Trolleysm will operate a regular Friday schedule on that day. more>> (posted 07-03-08)

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Pinellas County Seeks Poll Workers for Primary and General Elections
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Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections Deborah Clark is looking for more poll workers for the Aug. 26 Primary Election and the Nov. 4 General Election. A countywide election requires more than 3,000 poll workers, and openings are still available. And, poll workers are paid! more>> (posted 06-26-08)

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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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Transportation:

Road Construction

Consumer Tips:

Don’t Fall For The Mystery Shopper Mail Scam

The Department of Justice & Consumer Services is cautioning consumers about accepting a job as a mystery shopper and sending money through wire services as part of the employment process. more>> (posted 07-03-08)

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