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CMA to release rehabilitated sea turtle

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor
Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 2:07pm
CMA to release rehabilitated sea turtle

Clearwater Beach, Florida -- A juvenile green sea turtle rehabilitated at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium was released Thursday in the Charlotte Harbor area.

"Emmie," as she's was named, was rescued in Lee County on Oct. 30 and brought to the aquarium suffering lethargy, slow heart rate and swelling around the eyes - symptoms that suggested red tide intoxication.

There were red tide blooms in that area at the time of her rescue.

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Downtown kicks off holiday season

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor
Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 11:51am
Downtown kicks off holiday season

Clearwater, Florida -- Downtown comes alive in holiday lights and carols Friday.

The free event begins at 5:30 p.m. at Station Square Park with music by the Clearwater Academy Children's Choir and the Bella Voce Girl's Choir of the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.

Holiday lights will be turned on at 7:30 p.m., followed by the announcement of winners of the annual Holiday Wreath decorating contest.

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Clearwater residents march against crime Saturday

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor
Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 11:40am
Clearwater residents march against crime Saturday

Clearwater, Florida -- Residents of the North Greenwood area rally against crime Saturday morning.

Members of the Community Coalition, residents and the police department will take part in a march against drugs and violence at the North Greenwood Recreation and Aquatic Complex, 900 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue.

"Although we have seen a reduction in crime overall, we want to continue to see a decline," said Police Chief Anthony Holloway. "A strong partnership between the police department and the community is a factor in making that happen."

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Hurricane season 2011 draws to a close

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 8:47pm
Hurricane season 2011 draws to a close

Pinellas County, FL -- Nov. 30 was the last day of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season. It’s time to breathe a big sigh of relief with no storms affecting the Tampa Bay area. Pinellas County Emergency Management has some advice for residents during the off season.

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Letter carriers picking up Toys for Tots this weekend

Submitted by Grayson Kamm, Multi-Media Journalist
Thursday, December 1st, 2011, 8:26am

Tampa, Florida -- Marines and letter carriers are hoping to fill a South Tampa warehouse with toys for Bay Area kids through Saturday's Toys for Tots drive.

Helping kids in Tampa Bay have a great Christmas couldn't be simpler.

On Saturday, December 3rd, leave a new, unwrapped toy (or leave several toys!) next to your mailbox.

Letter carriers in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco, Hernando, and Manatee counties will collect the toys and hand them over to Toys for Tots.

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Enjoy a happy holiday without the stress

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 10:47pm
Enjoy a happy holiday without the stress

Ways to enjoy a sustainable holiday season will be highlighted Thursday, Dec. 1 on There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. 

James Stevenson, Extension specialist with Pinellas County, will discuss tips on how to enjoy a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. Tune in to hear how to have a less stressful holiday without breaking the bank. You’ll also learn how to start new traditions your family can embrace.

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State Farm supports Good Neighbor Toy Drive

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011, 5:45pm
State Farm supports Good Neighbor Toy Drive

Tampa, FL -- State Farm has announced that it is joining forces with Metropolitan Ministries to help those less fortunate in the Tampa Bay area.

From now until Dec. 9, you can drop off new, unwrapped toys at State Farm agents' offices in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties.

The Wish List includes:

Babies/Toddlers (0-4 years old): Toys, new clothing, diapers & wipes, and baby blankets

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