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Weekend Planner
Quilters have their own unique national holiday. Come share it with them at Heritage Village on Saturday, March 20. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with free admission. more>>

Help Shape the Future of Transportation in Tampa Bay
In an event that is focusing on the possibilities for the future of transportation in the community, the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Clearwater Regional Chamber, Pinellas Realtor’s Organization and Largo Mid-Pinellas Chamber, is hosting the Pinellas County Transit Summit on Monday, March 22, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at The Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg. more>>

Hundreds Blog Budget Ideas
There were 594 unique readers that logged on to Pinellas County’s first eTownHall on Monday night, with 335 comments blogged, and 304 posted. Those that were not posted did not meet the terms of participation. more>> play video

Digging Deep for Learning and Fun
Visitors to Weedon Island Preserve can learn all about Pinellas County’s rich and storied history as they celebrate Florida Archaeology Month from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 20. more>>

Charter Review Commission Changes Meeting Time
The Pinellas County Charter Review Commission has announced that all remaining meetings on its 2010 schedule will start at 6 p.m. rather than at 4 p.m. as was the case previously. more>>

Great American Cleanup
Volunteers are needed to help keep Pinellas County beautiful by picking up litter on Saturday, March 20. Select from 22 locations around the county including Honeymoon Island, St. Pete Beach, and Ft. DeSoto. more>>

Emergency Home Energy Assistance Gets Additional Funding
Pinellas County Health and Human Services announced today that the department is receiving $40,000 in additional funding for their Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program for seniors. more>>