Downtown cleanup this weekend

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 11:04pm

Clearwater, FL -- Residents who want to keep downtown beautiful can pitch in this weekend as the city takes part in the Great American Cleanup.

Volunteers are asked to report to the Station Square Park, 612 Cleveland Street, wearing comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. Trash bags, gloves and litter grabbers will be provided - along with refreshments.

The cleanup effort will center on the Cleveland Street District bounded by Osceola Avenue, Court Street, Myrtle Avenue and Drew Street, and should end around noon.

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Death investigation in Clearwater

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 10:04pm

Clearwater, Florida -- Police are investigating the death of a woman at 2463 Druid Road.

The victim was identified as Brenda Simonson, 40, of 2463 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Lot 273.

Police said they were called to the Druid residence shortly before 5 p.m. to investigate a report of a shooting. Further details of the incident have not been released.

An autopsy was planned for Wednesday morning.

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Main Library seeks volunteers

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 9:15pm

Clearwater, FL -- The Main Clearwater Library is looking for volunteers.

The hours and flexible and training will be provided.

To learn more about becoming a volunteer, or to schedule an appointment, call Diane McKeever at (727) 562-4970, ext. 5037 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl

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Poetry contest for teens

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 8:14pm

Clearwater, FL-- The Clearwater Library System is marking National Poetry Month with a poetry contest for teens for April.

Students in grades 6 through 12 can submit a poem on any subject and in any poetic form now through the end of the month, and compete for a $75 gift card for first place, and a $50 gift card for the runner up.

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Help available for job seekers

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 8:14pm

Clearwater, Florida - If you are looking for work and need to develop a plan of attack, help is available this Saturday at at the East Library.

Lee B. Savage, author of "Aim for Jobs: Your Complete Search Plan," will discuss his book that offers assistance to job seekers beginning at 2 p.m.

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Meeting to discuss proposed trail

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011, 11:14am

Town 'n Country, FL -- The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a meeting March 29, to discuss a proposed multi-use trail along the Courtney Campbell.

The trail would be 8 miles long and run from Bayshore Boulevard on the Pinellas side to Ben T. Davis Beach in Tampa.

Many joggers, runners and walkers are in favor of the trail which would fill the void left when the "Friendship Trail "across the old Gandy Bridge, was closed due to safety concerns.

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Water Conservation Month in Clearwater

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 8:43pm

Clearwater, FL -- The city's Public Utilities department wants residents to observe Water Conservation Month.

During April, residents are encouraged to use less water by following what the department calls simple strategies:

- Fix drippy faucets. A 1 drip-per-second leak can waste as much as seven gallons of water in one day, so take time this month to fix your leaky faucets.

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