Super Boats return to the beach

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Monday, September 19th, 2011, 10:10am

Clearwater Beach, Florida - The 2011 Super Boat National Championship roars into Clearwater Beach the weekend of Sept. 30.

The three day event, billed as the fasted show on the water, will see boats cranking 6,000 horsepower reaching speeds of 180-miles an hour just off shore from Pier 60.

Spectators can get a close-up look at the boats Friday at the Baystar Race Village at Coachman Park. Downtown will hold a block party on Cleveland Street that night. Admission to both are free, just like the races themselves.

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Pinellas schools celebrate 100 years with FREE ice cream for county

Submitted by Anonymous on Monday, September 19th, 9:32 am

Pinellas County Schools will kick off its Centennial celebration with a “Hands Across Pinellas” event, Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. along the Pinellas Trail. The community is invited to cheer on the Centennial runners and enjoy a free ice cream social.

In keeping with highlighting each decade though monthly events, September celebrates the early 1900s. An ice cream social is a way that brought early Pinellas County residents together. This tradition continues with a unifying district event brought to everyone courtesy of Centennial sponsor, Sweetbay Supermarket. The district will distribute 10,000 cups of ice cream at 10 different kick off sites (1,000 cups per site) along the Pinellas Trail.

Sites include:

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Pinellas clown the first Lady Gaga?

Submitted by Laura Byrne, Reporter

Monday, September 19th, 2011, 9:18am

Pinellas County, Florida -- She's 81, a volunteer, a writer for her community newsletter, a singer and a clown.

Meet Gloria Walz, also known as "Gaga."

"It's funny, I think, that we have the same name," she laughed when asked about sharing a name with a music sensation. "I've had it [name] for 24 years."

She's been performing as Gaga for as long as Lady Gaga has been alive, so you could say she's the original Lady Gaga. Her friends don't let her forget that... even if they're just clowning around.

"Now that Lady Gaga is using it, my friends say, 'You ought to sue her,' I said 'No, no no,'" she laughed again.

Rather than a lawsuit, she'd rather suit up in costume. She's been doing it for 24 years since learning about clowning in clown school offered by her church.

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Pinellas County celebrates National Pollution Prevention Week

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Sunday, September 18th, 2011, 11:52am

Pinellas County celebrates National Pollution Prevention Week

Pinellas County is joining the rest of the nation from Sept. 19 to 25 in a celebration of National Pollution Prevention Week. Several free activities are planned throughout the week for the entire county, including:

Sept. 19 to 25:

“Air, The Search for One Clean Breath,” a program documenting Earth’s invisible mix of elements essential to all life, will air on PCC-TV during National Pollution Prevention Week. The video explores air, from the beginnings of life to today’s clean technologies and the importance of the public’s involvement in protecting this fragile resource. For a program schedule, go to www.pinellascounty.org/tv.

Thursday, Sept. 22:

Brooker Creek Preserve (3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs), (727) 453-6800, www.brookercreekpreserve.org

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Don't fall victim to ATM skimming!

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 4:57pm

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The Clearwater Aging Well Center, 1501 N. Belcher Road, will offer two informational seminars Mondays, Sept. 19 and 26, respectively, from 2 to 3 p.m. The free events are part of a monthly series at the Aging Well Center titled "Tea and Topics."

On Sept. 19, Major Donald Hall, Clearwater Police Department, will discuss ATM skimming and PIN capturing devices that scan the magnetic strips on your credit cards and capture the information on them. Learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of criminals who use this technology.

On Sept. 26, Ms. Jane Muhrlin from the Pinellas County Speakers Bureau will discuss affordable housing programs available in the area.

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Countryside tops Largo 28-18

Submitted by Nicole Darin on Saturday, September 17th, 3:34 pm

LARGO, FL -- In the HighSchoolSports.net game of the week Countryside traveled to Largo where the Cougars were seeking their 18th straight regular season win.

Countryside was up 10-6 just before halftime, Diomi Roberts would stretch the Cougars lead with a 22-yard touchdown rush. Countryside was up 17-6 at the half.

Countryside was up 20-18 in the 4th quarter, and Roberts would strike again, this time a 7-yard TD, his 3rd rushing touchdown of the game.

Countryside wins 28-18.

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Medicare enrollment help offered to older citizens

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Saturday, September 17th, 2011, 11:13am

Medicare enrollment help offered to older citizens

CLEARWATER, Fla. - Clearwater's Aging Well Center, in cooperation with the Florida Department of Elder Affairs agency SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), will host three seminars for older adults who have questions regarding their Medicare choices for the coming year.

In conjunction with the annual Medicare election period from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, SHINE officials will discuss Medicare coverage Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Aging Well Center, 1501 N. Belcher Rd. Pre-registration is recommended for the Medicare seminars.

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