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July 26. 2024
Nondiscrimination and Accessibility in St. Pete
Health officials recall some Boar's Head deli meats amid listeria probe
July 23, 2024
Teacher & Paraprofessional Virtual Job Fair
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 from 9am - 11am
Interview with Principals for all K-12 grade level and subject area vacancies including Teacher, Paraprofessional, Teacher Aide and Teacher Assistant.
Hillsborough County Neighborhood Awards
One category winner could be recognized as Neighborhood of the Year and earn $500
Hillsborough County wants to recognize civically involved communities through the Neighborhood Awards program. And this year your neighborhood could be a winner.
The annual awards recognize neighborhood associations that have enriched the quality of life in neighborhoods in unincorporated Hillsborough County. The awards highlight neighborhood organizations that have fostered healthy, safe, and engaged neighborhoods through exceptional programs, projects, and events.
Nominations are being accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14., in the three award categories: Healthy, Safe, and Engaged.
Learn more about the program and the 2023 neighborhood awards winners.
Contact Neighborhood Relations at Neighborhood-Relations@HCFL.Gov or (813) 272-5860 for more information.
July 18, 2024
Engagement Survey: Pinellas Park Leisure Services
We are looking to hear from YOU on what we can be doing to make Leisure Services activities in Pinellas Park the best they can be for you and your household. Please share your feedback with us in the questions below and your name will be entered to win Pinellas Park prizes as our way of saying THANKS for your feedback! This survey will be open May 29- July 29, 2024.
July 15, 2024
City of St. Pete Backpack Giveaway
Lealman Swim Lesson Program 2024 July
July 13, 2024
2024 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Frequently Asked Questions for Consumers
July 13, 2024
Swim With HART Bus Pass Gets You Into Pools For Free
This pilot program will run through the end of the summer pool season, Saturday, August 10. Showing your bus pass at City pools will get you in for free during open swim and lap swim hours at Parks and Recreation’s 11 open pools.
City of Tampa Pools/HART Route Map
July 5, 2024
Keep Pinellas Beautiful: Upcoming Events
July 3, 2024
Pinellas County Community Flood Impact Survey
Pinellas County is conducting a Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge Vulnerability Assessment to evaluate our communities' risks from flooding and prepare for the future.
July 2, 2024
Information on the Swim Lesson Voucher Program
Prior to implementing the Program, the Department of Health is required to develop and publish rules establishing the processes for determining applicant eligibility, vendor eligibility, and voucher amounts. The effective date of the program is July 1, 2024.
July 2, 2024
There are nearly 200 new laws that went into effect July 1, from hurricane hardening programs to new rules meant to reign in homeowners’ associations.
Here's a closer look: Almost 200 new state laws go into effect today
June 30, 2024
Bookmobile Summer 2024 Schedule
June 26, 2024
Recall issued for multiple ice cream products sold at retailers across U.S.
June 23, 2024
TDBBS LLC is voluntarily recalling 3,551 bags of Green Tripe dog treats due to the potential presence of foreign metal objects in the dog treat. The recalled product was distributed between February to May 2024, and sold nationwide in retail stores and through online mail orders.
June 21, 2024
2025 Gasparilla Tickets
For a limited time, ticket buyers enjoy early bird pricing, locking in the lowest rates and ensuring the best view of each passing pirate, parade float, and performance band.
June 12, 2024
THE INNOVATIVE EQUITY PROJECT, BUDGETING FOR ALL
Introducing the Innovative Equity Project, a new initiative designed to foster community empowerment and participation in resource allocation within the City of St. Petersburg.
June 8, 2024
Register online for a spot on Saturday, June 8th, 2024 starting at 9 a.m. at the David M. Barksdale Active Older Adult Center Parking Lot for access to our city's first compost giveaway. Bring your own containers and collect up to 30 gallons (4 cubic-feet) of compost to use as mulch, soil amendment, and more.
June 8, 2024
Mayor's Neighborhood University
The Mayor's Neighborhood University provides community members several exciting opportunities to learn about and interact with their City government.
June 3, 2024
Polk County Schools Virtual Job Fair
Oppurtunities in areas below:
June 1, 2024
After decades of dreaming, years of planning and 11 months of construction, the historic Tampa Theatre will proudly welcome audiences into the John T. Taylor Screening Room for the first time the evening of Saturday, June 1.
The first film shown on Tampa Theatre’s second screen will be The Old Oak from legendary British director Ken Loach, so chosen for its themes of bringing people together for a shared experience and the power of a gathering space to help build a community. Tickets are on sale now for the first week of screenings:
May 26, 2024
LINK: St. Pete Neighborhood Pools Reopen Memorial Day Weekend
Florida Health Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
May 24, 2024
Pasco County Special Needs Shelter program registration
https://www.pascocountyfl.net/services/emergency_management/special_needs.php
May 23, 2024
LINK: Oldmar Pledge To Evacuate
May 22, 2024
American Cancer Society
VOICES of Black Women
May 20, 2024
Tampa Shared Micromobility Program
The City of Tampa has engaged with three leading providers in shared micromobility (LIME, SPIN, & Helbiz) to provide eBikes and eScooters throughout the City. The eBicycles and eScooters will allow people to quickly and easily travel short distances and help commuters access public transit stops that may be several miles away.
Florida Dental Association
Mission of Mercy (May 30-June 1)
RP Funding Center, Lakeland
Florida Mission of Mercy (FLA-MOM) is a large-scale professional dental clinic that provides care to any patient at
no cost to them, with the goal of serving the under-served and uninsured in Florida - those who would otherwise go without care.
May 4, 2024
LINK: Car seat safety program from Tampa police
LINK: Free Comic Book Day store locator
April 25, 2024
Virtual Walkthrough of the FAFSA
Pinellas Schools: Special event to help parents with FAFSA
April 20, 2024
From Saturday, April 20, 2024, through Saturday, May 4, 2024, Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee, and Sarasota counties will dazzle for 15 consecutive days during this free regional learning festival. Get more information.
April 20, 2024
April 20, 2024
April 6, 2024
How customers can get money from a class action lawsuit against Walmart
March 12, 2024
The Tampa Police Department is pleased to announce its 2024 TPD C.A.R.E.S grant.
March 8, 2024
Florida Supervisor of Elections Scholarship
March 6, 2024
Sugar Ray Leonard to Headline Hillsborough Community College’s National Black, Brown and College Bound Summit
Mar. 2, 2024
Orlando Bike Week 2024
March 1 - 10
Feb. 28, 2024
Public Survey on the Future Florida Black History Museum
Feb. 27, 2024
2024 St. Petersburg Community Survey
Feb. 24, 2024
City of Tampa CERT Basic Training
Registration is open to learn life safety skills and disaster preparedness. Classes start March 6 at 6 p.m.
Feb. 24, 2024
Pasco County Paramedics and Firefighters Job Hiring
Benefits include Health, Vision and Dental, county-funded life insurance and more.
Feb. 21, 2024
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is an application that can help you secure scholarships, grants and loans to pay for college. Find information on the location, time, and what to bring here.
Feb. 4, 2024
San Antonio Zoo's "Cry Me a Cockroach" Valentine's Day Event
Symbolically name a roach, rat, or veggie after your ex or not-so-special someone and San Antonio Zoo will help squash your past by feeding your selection to an animal resident.
Feb. 4, 2024
New College of Florida's Caples Historic Tour
A showcase of the newly renovated Historic Caples Estate, a 1920's Mediterranean Revival-style mansion located on the New College campus.
Feb. 2, 2024
Over 30 million people in the United States have unclaimed property that they have either forgotten about or never knew was theirs, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators, which is a part of the National Association of State Treasurers. Take a look: state-by-state database.
Feb. 1, 2024
Virtual watch party for oral arguments on abortion access amendment:
https://secure.everyaction.com/26tynq2KCkm8IHOsnN5brw2
Jan. 25, 2024
A retired doctor is trying to help his daughter overcome ALS, researching ways to stop progress of the disease.
A group focused on finding alternative solutions to neurodegenerative diseases like ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.
“Winning The Fight” has a fundraising event in Tampa Bay Feb. 24 called “Shoot For The Cure.”
Jan. 19, 2024
Duke Energy giving away trees to celebrate Arbor Day
Starting on Florida Arbor Day, Jan. 19, Duke Energy customers can request a free tree online at arborday.org/dukeenergy, until all trees are distributed.
The 1-gallon trees are shipped directly to customers’ homes with planting and care instructions.
Jan. 15, 2024
2024 Nebraska Fossil Expeditions
Family Summit | Proposed Citywide Juvenile Curfew Discussion | City of Tampa
Jan. 12, 2024
Pasco County's 2050 Transportation Plan
Pasco County is looking for the public's feedback to help them identify their transportation system needs. The Metropolitan Planning Organization is updating its comprehensive transportation plan to make driving, biking, walking and taking the bus safer and more efficient.
Complete the survey here.
Jan. 8, 2024
FWC Scallop Season
https://myfwc.com/news/all-news/pasco-scallop-124/
Jan. 4, 2024
FWC Statewide Nuisance Alligator Program
FWC SEEKS CONTRACTED NUISANCE ALLIGATOR TRAPPER FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
Dec. 15
Fresh Express Announces Recall of Limited Spinach Products Due to Possible Health Risk
Dec. 5
Resident Town Hall: Housing Promises from Past to Present (Registration)
Dec. 4
Palm River-Progress Village Community Area Plan
Nov. 29
Virtual Tour of President Jimmy Carter's boyhood home
Nov. 28
Nov. 9
FBI Tip-Sharing website for the Ybor City shooting
Nov. 8, 2023
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is gathering public feedback on potential changes to the bay scallop season for the Pasco County Zone. The Pasco County Zone currently has a 10-day season in rule but a longer, trial season was set by executive order in 2023 to assess whether extending the season would balance resource sustainability with community interests.
The virtual public workshop will start at 6 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 8. A unique link to connect to the workshop will be posted on the Saltwater Workshops webpage on the day of the meeting.
If you are unable to attend the virtual meeting, you can submit a written comment about Pasco County Zone bay scallop management online by visiting MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.
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Nov. 1, 2023
The city of St. Petersburg is funding new free bus rides to help low-income residents get to work. To be eligible, residents of the city of St. Petersburg must live within city limits and complete the application for the Transportation Disadvantaged (TD) program.
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Oct. 20, 2023
To Inform Families First
TIFF is an emergency contact registration tied to a person's driver's license or state ID. This simple yet life-changing step provides law enforcement who "you" want contacted on your behalf when the unexpected emergency happens. It's easy, only taking a couple minutes, free and uses your current driver's license or State-issued I.D. Card. Taking just a few minutes today could make all the difference tomorrow.
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KEEP MANATEE BEAUTIFUL
Area residents wanting to give back to Mother Nature in a meaningful way can help restore sea oats lost during Hurricane Idalia during a replanting event this weekend on Holmes Beach.
Keep Manatee Beautiful and the City of Holmes Beach are calling on up to 50 volunteers this Saturday, Oct. 21 at 8 a.m. to replant sea oats that washed out during the storm. Tools and supplies will be provided to those who help replant sea oats.
KMB will lead the volunteer effort this Saturday with a financial contribution ($5,000) from the City of Holmes Beach and direct assistance from the City’s Code Enforcement division. Volunteers who wish to help are asked to sign up on KMB’s volunteer page and to gather at the 52nd Street entrance to Holmes Beach Saturday at 8 a.m.
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City of Clearwater to Host Community Meeting Oct. 30 to Update the Public on the New City Hall Design
Residents and community members are invited to attend a public engagement meeting where the city is seeking input on the design of a new City Hall and Public Plaza.
The city of Clearwater is excited to be beginning the process of designing the new public spaces, planned to be adjacent to the existing Municipal Services Building, at 100 S. Myrtle Ave., which will be a central hub for the community's activities and gatherings.
Survey results will be collected prior to the Oct. 30 meeting for use in presenting community input to attendees. The public can take the survey prior to the meeting here:
https://www.myclearwater.com/News-Feed/Take-Our-Clearwater-City-Hall-and-Civic-Plaza-Community-Survey
October 16, 2023
Paul B. Stephens Exceptional Student Education Center Job Fair
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2935 CR 193 Clearwater, 33759
Become a Medical/Behavioral Assistant at Paul B. Stephens Exceptional Student Education Center. Bring your resume and references to meet staff, explore the campus, complete an application and get hired.
October 10, 2023
Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation
A Solidarity Gathering
October 10th at 7:00 PM
Shanna & Bryan Glazer JCC • 522 N. Howard Ave., Tampa
World Mental Health Day
Pasco Sheriff’s Office is committed to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and providing supportive ways to help our community. Together, we can raise awareness on the value of caring for our mental health and wellness. PSO also focuses on ways to best assist citizens experiencing a mental health crisis or challenge.
PSO is proud to have introduced the Behavioral Health Intervention Team in 2020. This team's mission is to connect frequent users of emergency services, including police and EMS, to community-based resources. This connection can lead to long-term management of mental health conditions and in turn, reduce the volume of calls to emergency services.
Many community resources are available for a broad range of needs. PSO has compiled Pasco community-based resources on our website to help serve our citizens. These are available for various challenges that citizens may encounter, including mental health issues, experiencing houselessness, thoughts of self harm and more. This resource list was developed to give those seeking assistance a place to start when they may not where to turn.
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline helps thousands of people overcome crisis situations. Anyone in the United States can text or call 988 to reach trained counselors who can help them through a mental health emergency and direct them to additional resources for mental health and substance use treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988, or chat 988lifeline.org/chat. Please note that this number will not connect the caller to PSO personnel.
October 3, 2023
FLORIDA Division of Elections
Voter Registration - Vote-by-Mail information
October 2, 2023
Need holiday assistance?
Families and individuals in need of assistance this holiday season can register for the Metropolitan Ministries annual holiday assistance program.
Sept. 29, 2023
CareerSource Pinellas will partner with other organizations to host the Recovery Awareness Expo at St. Petersburg College (SPC) on Friday, Sept. 29 from 11 am to 3 pm. The expo will provide access to resources and celebrate community partnerships that strengthen the recovery ecosystem for Pinellas County residents in substance use recovery.
Event taking place at St. Petersburg College Gibbs Campus, located at 6605 Fifth Avenue N.
Sept. 27, 2023
Hillsborough County Public Schools will be holding a job fair in an effort to hire more bus drivers, bus attendants and mechanics. This job fair will be held on September 28th from 9 a.m. - 2p.m. at 9455 Harney Road in Thonotosassa. The district is looking to hire 200 bus drivers and 40 mechanics. Register for the job fair here
Sept. 11, 2023
Did Hurricane Idalia cause problems with your home/office? If so, you can go to Thrive DTSP on 4th Street in St. Petersburg and explain your situation. It is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Thrive DTSP: 727-933-9280
Aug. 24, 2023
Experts showing glimpses of optimism for Florida's homeowner's insurance market
Aug. 18, 2023
Submit Claim - Facebook User Privacy Settlement
Aug. 17, 2023
Gree recalls 1.56 million dehumidifiers due to fire and burn hazards
Aug. 11, 2023
Aug. 10, 2023
Pasco Schools provide free lunch this school year
Aug. 4, 2023
ON THE TOWN: Estate auction in Plant City
Aug. 3, 2023
Dali alive 360-degree experience and gallery admission
July 29, 2023
Polk County’s Environmental Land’s program is opening the process for accepting site nomination forms from landowners beginning August 1. Property owners who are interested in having sites evaluated are encouraged to complete and submit the Polk County Environmental Lands site nomination form, which can be found at https://polknature.com/about-us. Contact Tabitha Biehl at tabithabiehl@polk-county.net for more information.
July 28, 2023
Bullard Family Foundation 2023 Back to School Bash
July 27, 2023
Apply for Facebook privacy settlement suit
July 26, 2023
LINK: Volunteer to be a ReadingPal
July 25, 2023
Phoebe the Flamingo at Tampa International Airport has been nominated for a People's Choice Award. View details on voting here.
July 17, 2023
Pre-paid scholarship program enrollment open for LEGOLAND Floirda Resort employees
July 13, 2023
July 10, 2023
City of Tampa Archive Awareness Week https://www.tampa.gov/city-clerk/aaw
July 6, 2023
ST. PETERSBURG: CareFest is a community outreach program that helps homeowners with minor home repairs, yard work, and painting through in-kind donations + volunteers. Do you have a project in mind?
Let the city know by filling out this form: https://form.jotform.com/231555530788059
WEIGH IN ON MONOPOLY TAMPA GAME! For those in Tampa, the chance to pass 'Go' and collect $200 is just around the corner as a Monopoly game based on the city is in the works! Tampa Edition will replace the perennial board game’s famous Atlantic City squares, from Boardwalk to Park Place, with Tampa businesses, nonprofits and landmarks. Officially licensed by Hasbro, the game is currently seeking the public's recommendations on which notable sights to include. Could Zoo Tampa, Raymond James Stadium or even Bern's Steak House make the cut? Recommendations for squares can be submitted to tampa@toptrumps.com.
July 4, 2023
Foster a pet for an overnight sleepover for the 4th of July, as fireworks can be an overwhelming experience for dogs & cats, causing extreme stress and anxiety..
June 28, 2023
https://www.myclearwater.com/Visit-Coachman-Park/00-Coachman-Park-Grand-Opening-Celebration
June 12, 2023
https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/mental-health-wellness/
May 11, 2023
Tampa MICHELIN restaurants
April 20, 2023
Operation Medicine Cabinet Event Scheduled for Saturday, April 22
Operation Medicine Cabinet
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Kenneth City Police Department
Largo Police Department
Tarpon Springs Police Department
Live Free! Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Pinellas County Operation Par, Inc.
PINELLAS COUNTY - Operation Medicine Cabinet will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the following locations:
NORTH COUNTY LOCATIONS:
-Countryside Mall (Southwest Corner) (Clearwater PD), 27001 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, 33761 -Pinellas County Sheriff's Office - North District Station, 2496 Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin, 34698 -Tarpon Springs Police Department, 444 South Huey Avenue, Tarpon Springs
MID-COUNTY LOCATIONS:
-Largo Police Department, 201 Highland Avenue North, Largo 33770 -Walgreens, 2295 East Bay Drive, Largo -Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, 10750 Ulmerton Road, Largo -Walmart, 8001 US Highway 19 North, Pinellas Park
SOUTH COUNTY LOCATIONS:
-Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg -Kenneth City Police Department, 4600 58th Street North, Kenneth City -St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach
Citizens are invited to stop by any one of the eleven listed locations during the designated times to drop off their unused and expired prescription medications for safe collection and disposal - no questions asked.
Participating agencies have partnered with local Walgreens stores to offer additional locations for drop-off.
Operation Medicine Cabinet is designed to educate the public and raise awareness about the problem of prescription drug abuse. The crisis has reached epidemic proportions, with prescription drugs as the number one abused drug in the United States, surpassing all other illicit drugs.
Please be aware that no biohazards or needles will be accepted and that the program is intended for private citizens of Pinellas County and not for commercial use.
As a reminder, drop-off sites are in the parking lot area or lobby of each location. Residents should look for a law enforcement presence at each of the selected drop-off sites.
For further information, please contact the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office at 727-582-2222.
April 6, 2023
March 23, 2023
Gasparilla International Film Festival
March 15, 2023
Stratford Care USA recalls Omega-3 supplements for cats and dogs
Feb. 23, 2023
RECALL: Air Fryers Recalled by Atekcity Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Feb. 20, 2023
LINK: Send messages of support to President Jimmy Carter
Feb. 13, 2023
Feb. 10, 2023
LINK: Pasco County Fire Rescue recruiting
Jan. 4, 2023
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