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Government

Survey Says Residents’ Optimism is Growing

In a Pinellas County citizen research survey, results showed a growing sense of optimism, positive sentiment and trust in county government. This is the third consecutive year that Pinellas County has conducted a statistically valid citizen survey, with the first year used to collect feedback on …

Awareness

Five Easy Tips to Help Prevent Skin Cancer: Saving Skin from the Endless Summer Sun

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Florida is the state of the endless summer sun. But that also puts residents at a higher risk of sunburns and much more. This May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with an estimated 3.5 million cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year, Board Certified Radiation Oncologists …

Volunteers Needed

11th Annual Puppy Love Fundraiser

BUY TICKETS HERE: http://www.petpalanimalshelter.com/events/puppylove/ Pet Pal Animal Shelter will host its largest fundraiser of the year, the 11th Annual Puppy Love Benefit  • May 11th, 2013 • Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront  333 1st Street South, St. Petersburg  ALL THEY NEED IS LOVE The Puppy …

Awareness

Recruitment Company’s Unique Pitch – Apply for a Job and Feed the Hungry in Tampa

The WorkPlace Group, a full-service, recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider, is making donations to The Salvation Army in Tampa, FL for every qualified resume it receives for job openings with one of their Fortune 100 clients. Recently charged with helping to fill a large number of …

Local Connections

Lake Palms Community Church Launches Recovery Ministry

Lake Palms Community Church is very pleased to announce that a Christ-centered recovery ministry is starting May 7th. This ministry will meet regularly on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM. “Ever since I arrived in Largo, I’ve wanted to see this type of ministry offered in our church” said Senior Pastor …

Government

Get Hands-on at Second Annual Diggin’ the Arts Festival

Bring the entire family out for an artful array of activities while enjoying the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Pinellas County’s Florida Botanical Gardens at the second annual Diggin’ the Arts festival on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. The Diggin’ the Arts event …

Local Connections

Benefit Scheduled for Pinellas Special-Ed Teacher Who Lost Leg in Motorcycle Accident

James McCharen and his wife, Jeanie, were riding their motorcycle to a birthday/wedding party on December 15, 2012, when they were struck by a car. James, known as "Coach Mac," a special education teacher for Pinellas County Schools* for the past 26 years, was injured critically. Following nine …

Accomplishments

Medicine-On-Time Forms Strategic Alliance with Pharmacy Automation Systems

Medicine-On-Time Forms Strategic Alliance with Pharmacy Automation Systems Partnership Will Enhance Productivity and Profitability in the Network of Medicine-On-Time of Community Pharmacies   On April 25, Medicine-On-Time announced a new strategic alliance with Pharmacy Automation Systems of Largo…

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School

$2,500 GTE Scholarships Available

Do you know a high school senior or undergraduate student who has a 3.0 GPA or better, and demonstrates a commitment to community service and activities? They're the perfect candidate for a GTE Financial Scholarship.  The GTE Foundation is awarding up to 24, $2,500 scholarships this year based not …

School

Waste Management Unveils WM Recycle Education Station Tampa Bay

Company Opens Education Center on Earth Day to Teach Students the Importance of Recycling Waste Management unveiled its new WM Recycle Education Station Tampa Bay on Earth Day, Monday, April 22.  Fourth grade students from Seminole Elementary School participated in the first tour of the recycling …

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