Volunteers sought for downtown cleanup

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, 9:24am

CLEARWATER, Fla. - The City of Clearwater's Downtown Development Board and the Cleveland Street District are seeking volunteers to help with a Saturday, April 2 downtown cleanup.

The event, lasting from 8 a.m. until noon, is in conjunction with Keep Pinellas Beautiful, and Keep America Beautiful, Inc.'s annual Great American Cleanup.

Volunteers will meet at Station Square Park, 612 Cleveland St., between East and Garden avenues, and are requested to wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes.

Trash bags, gloves and litter grabbers will be provided and refreshments will be available. Work will center on the Cleveland Street District area bounded by Osceola Avenue, Court Street, Myrtle Avenue and Drew Street.

Interested individuals or groups should contact Anne Fogarty France in the Clearwater Economic Development and Housing office at anne.fogarty-france@myclearwater.com or (727) 562-4044.

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AIM for Jobs: Your Complete Job Search Plan

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011, 9:24am

Clearwater, FL -- Author Lee B. Savage will discuss his book AIM for Jobs: Your Complete Job Search Plan on Saturday, April 9 at the East Library.

A book signing will follow the presentation.

Lee B. Savage is the director of Your Career Alternatives, his current Job Search Ministry.

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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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