Outstanding students, coaches awarded by Pinellas Schools

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 1st, 9:48 am

At the Pinellas County Schools’ May 25 Annual Awards Banquet , four awards sponsored by Knology were presented, including one for a student who has excelled in academics, sports, and even in his fight against cancer. Receiving a standing ovation for his courageous battle against cancer, while maintaining a 4.57 GPA and an active member of his school's baseball team was Ben Emery from Dunedin, winner of the Mike McPheron Spirit Award.

Also during the awards ceremony, East Lake High won the Knology Cup GPA Award. The average GPA of all of their athletes is 3.48. East Lake also won the Knology Cup Superintendent's Award for the best overall athletic program, narrowly defeating Clearwater and Palm Harbor University. The student winner of the Knology Cup Student Correspondent Award for her outstanding coverage of sport events was Briana Clements from Clearwater High. The Knology Cup Player of the Year was Cody Pogorelc from St. Petersburg High. Each student received a $2,000 check from Knology.

Student recipients of the Henry Deck Award for best all-around athlete were Sydney Wendel from Seminole and Ricy Brown from Countryside.

An outstanding high school coach from each sport were also recognized and honored. Nominated by their peers, the award recipients received a “Coach of the Year” championship ring, plaque and shirt.

The following coaches were honored:

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Rep. Darryl Rouson to speak at Pinellas Young Democrats Meeting

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 2nd, 8:20 am

The Pinellas Young Democrats are proud to host Representative Darryl Rouson to discuss the challenges Democrats faced during the 2011 legislative session. The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 2nd from 7 - 9 p.m. at LUNA (950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 –Located in the Hilton Hotel).

“As a constituent of Rep. Rouson, I am pleased to welcome him to share his leadership experience with PCYD. Despite the uphill battles Democrats faced this past session, Rep. Rouson proved himself, yet again, an effective legislator by passing measures aimed at improving the lives of our community’s youth.” said Zachery Sitzberger, State Committeeman.

If you would like more information about this group and future events, search for “Pinellas County Young Democrats” on Facebook and join the group.

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Pinellas bans certain fertilizers during summer

Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 12:09pm

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) -- A Tampa Bay-area ban on fertilizer with nitrogen or phosphorus is set to begin.

From June through September, Pinellas County residents can't buy or apply those fertilizers. The ban is intended to protect waterways from algae blooms and fish kills.

Products with only micronutrients such as magnesium or iron can be applied. The county ordinance also requires that fertilizer spreaders have a deflector shield to keep fertilizer off streets and sidewalks.

Retailers are banned from using displays with fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus during the restricted season. The stores also must post notices about the restrictions.

Violators can be fined $100.

More information is available at www.pinellascounty.org/environment/watershed/fertilizer.htm

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Hernando jail deputies trained in Pinellas

Submitted by Janie Porter, Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, 9:29am

Hernando jail deputies trained in Pinellas

Hernando County, Florida -- A new special response team at the Hernando County jail got some help from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office and detention bureau.

The week of April 11, ten members of the newly-formed Hernando County Sheriff's office detention facility special response team were trained at the Pinellas County detention facility.

The purpose of the team is to quell disturbances, handle violent cell extractions and deal with high-risk inmates at the jail.

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Survivor celebrates birthday with Winter

Submitted by Libby Hendren, News Producer

Saturday, May 28th, 2011, 11:46pm

Clearwater, FL -- The survivor of a brutal rape outside the Bloomingdale Library turned to Winter the Dolphin for some inspiration for her 21st birthday.

With her attacker now behind bars, the young woman was able to celebrate her 21st birthday with her loved ones at the Clearwater Aquarium. Winter the Dolphin came back from the brink of death and has inspired so many around the world, including the attack survivor, and that's why she wanted to visit Winter for this special occasion.

"For her 21st birthday, she wanted to come back here and see Winter. She's had great progress. What a better way to celebrate her birthday than come see Winter, and after her ice cream party, she's going to see a baby dolphin called Hope. So between Winter's inspiration and Hope. it's probably a good place for her on her 21st," Tom Orr of Clearwater Aquarium said.

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BIG EAST Baseball Tourney plays on in Clearwater

Submitted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 28th, 2:15 pm

St. Pete/Clearwater, FL - For the fifth time in six years, the road to Omaha is running through Clearwater.

The BIG EAST Baseball Championship has been going on at Clearwater's Bright House Field since Wednesday, May 25, and is heading into the final weekend before it wraps up on Sunday, May 29. The tournament is pairing the eight teams with the best regular season conference record in a double elimination tournament.

The annual conference tournament is the first postseason step for players with hopes of advancing to college baseball's mecca---Omaha, Nebraska---and the College World Series. This year's CWS moves from historic Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium to TD Ameritrade Park, Omaha's sparkling new facility.

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Pinellas students awarded laptops for community volunteerism

Submitted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 29th, 2:01 pm

Twenty local students who have demonstrated a commitment to their community through volunteerism have been named winners of Bright House Networks’ Volunteer Youth Awards for 2011.

Each winner received a new laptop computer and computer carrying case on Friday night May 27, 2011 at Tropicana Field before the Tampa Bay Rays took on the Cleveland Indians at 7:10 p.m.

Winning students performed at least 50 hours of community service throughout the year while maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or above. Winners faced stiff competition; over 150 applications for the awards were received from students throughout the seven county areas served by Bright House Networks Tampa Bay region.

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