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Government

Keeping Garbage Dry Important to Operations

As we enter the rainy season, citizens are being urged to take precautions to keep garbage dry once it’s been set out for collection.  Pinellas County operates one of the largest Waste-to-Energy facilities in the country where garbage is burned and converted to electricity. For the garbage to burn …

Awareness

Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay) Helps Feed 5,300 Local Families in Need

  • By News
  • May 7, 2013

Fifth Third Bank (Tampa Bay) recently wrapped up its month-long “Fifth Third Feeding Families” campaign, reaching its goal of helping to feed more than 5,300 Tampa Bay-area families in need. More than 11,500 pounds of non-perishable food items were delivered to Metropolitan Ministries – a faith-…

Government

Radio Show Highlights Free Expo for Homebuyers

Residents who are thinking about buying a new home won’t want to miss There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. This month’s focus is the HOPE (Home Ownership for People Everywhere) Expo, coming to the Raymond James Financial Center on…

Social Services

Habitat and J.C. Penney Partner for In-Store Donations throughout May

Clearwater, FL – May 7, 2013 – Habitat for Humanity is partnering with J.C. Penney in the retailer’s charitable giving program, jcp cares.  J.C. Penney customers can round up their purchases in May to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to support Habitat’s affordable housing work in…

Government

Pinellas County Names EMS Professionals of the Year

At its Tuesday, May 7, meeting, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners named this year’s Emergency Medical Services Professionals of the Year.      The awards are given each year in May in honor of EMS Week, locally commemorating the EMS professionals working for Pinellas County’s …

Government

The 50th Anniversary of Pinellas County’s Fort De Soto Park

Fort De Soto Park is celebrating its 50th anniversary Saturday, May 11, with a nostalgic day full of traditional activities that harken back to the opening of the park, when a dedication ceremony included a guest appearance of Miss Florida and a water ski show.   True to tradition, Miss Florida …

Make a Difference!

Volunteers Needed

Want to Make a Difference in Someone's Life?

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) has an immediate and urgent need for volunteers to help individuals understand Medicare. Volunteers receive initial training, continuing education, and a supportive environment with dedicated colleagues. Join our team and help Florida seniors …

Accomplishments

Florida Hospital Tampa is First in the State to Implement EarlySense Proactive Patient Monitoring System

TAMPA, FL (April 29, 2013) - Florida Hospital Tampa is elevating health care in Tampa Bay by adopting EarlySense, a bedside patient monitoring and centralized system. The EarlySense system offers medical professionals the ability to identify early warning signs of patient safety risk and a decline …

Government

Health and Human Services offices to close for training

Pinellas County’s department of Health and Human Services’ Veterans Services office will close for staff training from Monday, May 6, to Thursday, May 9, at its two locations.     All Health and Human Services offices will close on Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m.     For more information on Health and …

Government

Viva Florida 500 events scheduled at Heritage Village

Event marks the significance of of Juan Ponce de León's arrival on Florida's east coast This year, communities all over Florida are recognizing the significance of the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León's arrival on Florida's east coast, as well as Florida's rich heritage and diverse cultural …

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