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The county seeks to inform you about upcoming meetings, events and issues that affect your lives and the community that we serve. Check back often for updates on the latest county news.

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eTownHall - Live interactive online events - call in or blog your questions on a variety of subjects.
eSeries - A 15-minute eSeries: Prepare to Survive allows residents the opportunity to go in-depth on a particular hurricane preparedness topic such as forecasting, building codes, yard preparation, etc.

Power bill aid for seniors

Senior citizens may be eligible for $600 to help pay power bills through the Emergency Energy Assistance Program.

To receive assistance, county residents who are age 60 or older must have a crisis with a delinquent notice from the utility company or a notice that power has been shut off. They may also qualify for a voucher for heaters and blankets. In hot weather, they may qualify to receive repairs to a cooling unit or a voucher for a fan. more (posted 2-13-12)

BCC meeting Tuesday

A joint meeting of the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners and Business Technology Services will be held on Monday, Feb. 6, at 9:30 a.m. The public will have an opportunity to speak during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. more (posted 2-3-12)

Network focuses on children

Learn and Succeed, the newest network of the Health and Human Services Coordinating Council for Pinellas County, was introduced to community leaders at the council’s annual Leadership Summit, held Jan. 20 at the Gus Stavros Institute in Largo. more (posted 2-2-12)

Parking passes available in north county

Pinellas County’s annual boat ramp and beach parking permits for Fred Howard, Sand Key and Fort De Soto parks are now available at Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp Bait Shack, 2119 U.S. Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor. The bait shack is open daily from one hour before dawn to dusk. For information call (727) 216-6979.

The permits are also available at the administrative offices of Fort De Soto Park and the Parks and Conservation Resources office, which is located at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. more (posted 1-31-12)

For the Love of Weedon

For the Love of Weedon is a celebration of Weedon Island, from its rich prehistoric and historic heritage to its present day use as a coastal preserve for education and outdoor activities.

This special event, to be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, is an opportunity to share and to capture the many stories about Weedon Island, talk about the present and look forward to the future. A panel discussion is planned with “open mike” audience participation about this very significant piece of land on Old Tampa Bay. more (posted 1-27-12)

Lane closure: Belcher Road at Ulmerton Road

The two right-hand, southbound lanes of Belcher Road, south of the intersection of Ulmerton Road, will be closed starting the morning of Monday, Jan. 30 and are scheduled to reopen by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. One southbound lane will remain open to traffic. This lane closure is part of the final phase of the Belcher Road 48-inch Water Main Replacement project. They expanded the closure to just north of the intersection.
(posted 1-27-12)

Pinellas joins Homeless Leadership

Pinellas County is now a member of the Homeless Leadership Board, Inc. This new organization, combining both the Homeless Leadership Network and Pinellas County Coalition for the Homeless, will streamline policy and leadership issues when tackling the topic of homelessness in Pinellas County. more (posted 1-25-12)

Thousands log on to eTownHall

The Pinellas Transit Alternatives Analysis Team, in partnership with Pinellas County, held its fourth eTownHall Jan. 18, in the final phase of its study on the future of Pinellas County’s transit. more (posted 1-19-12)

Animal Drop Off Closes

Pinellas County Animal Services closed its public after-hours drop off on Jan. 17. This move is in the animals’ best welfare, as the drop off is not appropriate for sick, injured, extremely young or otherwise compromised animals. more (posted 1-19-12)

Employee Day of Service

To say Tonya Clark was excited is an understatement. As one of the future homeowners of a Habitat for Humanity home in St. Petersburg, Mrs. Clark was absolutely ecstatic. She laughed, jumped up and down, and hugged nearly everyone that worked on her home. more (posted 1-17-12)

Teens Behind the Scenes

High school students now have the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at government and how it works.

Teens Behind the Scenes is a new program that takes an exclusive look at Pinellas County government. Once a month from January to April, teens will go behind the scenes to experience first-hand what goes into keeping the county running. more (posted 1-12-12)

Clerk to unite 50 couples in Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony at Florida Botanical Gardens

Once again, Ken Burke, Clerk of the Circuit Court has announced today that numerous couples will be joined together at the picturesque Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo for one group wedding ceremony on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2012. more (posted 1-12-12)

2012 Pinellas County Recycling Directory now available

Recycle Today

The new Recycle Today: 2012 Pinellas County Recycling Directory has just been released. The directory is packed with the latest information about how to recycle in Pinellas County including local options for recycling cans, bottles, paper, yard waste, electronics, chemicals, motor oil, cooking oil and much more. Find out what’s new in 2012, such as expanded recycling programs for plastics #1-7 in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar and Gulfport. In addition, pizza boxes and plastic bottle caps may now be recycled.

more (posted 1-11-12)

Free help for Watts wasted

Through its Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project, Pinellas County Extension is promoting a new gadget that aims to get citizens more energy conscious and eco-friendly. more (posted 1-06-12)

Ambulance plan enrollment

Applications are now being accepted through March 31 for the Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan.

The Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership Plan is a Pinellas County government program that works with insurance companies to cover out-of-pocket expenses associated with medically necessary ambulance transportation. more (posted 1-06-12)

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