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Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Clearwater, Florida -- From May 12 to May 18, people will have access to job opportunities through an online job fair targeting job seekers ages 14 to 24. 

The hiring event will span a four-county radius including Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas. 

“The virtual job fair is an opportunity to connect youth with employment so that they may gain the skills and experience necessary to become successful future members of the workforce,” said Edward Peachey, President and CEO of the Tampa Bay WorkForce Alliance and WorkNet Pinellas.

Paid legal internship for high school students

Paid legal internship for high school students

Clearwater, Florida -- Do you know a high school student who might be more motivated to attend college or do better in school if they could experience a quality mentor relationship this summer?

The Clearwater Bar Association is pleased to announce the 2013 Student Legal Intern Program. To qualify, students must live in or attend school in north Pinellas County and have completed 9th grade but not yet graduated from high school.

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa real estate booming; leads state

Tampa, Florida-- The numbers are in, and they are up! More homes were sold last month in the Tampa Bay area than in in the past seven years combined.

According to MLS figures, 3,100 homes were sold in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties last month, a 7 percent increase compared to the same month in 2012.

Home sales prices also increased, up 22 percent over the same time period. 

The average home in the Tampa Bay area sold for $150,000.

Suncoast Health Council vacancies announced

Suncoast Health Council vacancies announced

Pinellas County, Florida -- Résumés are now being accepted for two two-year appointments to the Suncoast Health Council.

The Suncoast Health Council’s purpose is to “stimulate the establishment and continuous re-evaluation of community-oriented health goals.” They assess, plan and advise for the health needs in Pasco and Pinellas counties.

Conference focuses on housing choices

Conference focuses on housing choices

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Fair Housing Consortium will present Housing Choices, Free of Discrimination on Friday, April 19.

Check-in is at 8 a.m. The program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The day-long conference will be held at the Centre Club, 123 S. West Shore Blvd. in Tampa.

Where are the dog friendly restaurants?

Where are the dog friendly restaurants?

Clearwater Beach, Florida - The beach was abuzz among dog lovers when the city approved dog-friendly restaurants.

Before the ordinance, only service dogs could accompany their master during a good meal and, in the evening, the obligatory, relaxing sunset.

Now, any Rover and Fifi can do the same in the city - if the restaurant gets a permit and follows conditions for health and safety for employees and customers, and if the pet behaves -no sitting on chairs or eating from the table, for example.

Radio show offers tax tips

Radio show offers tax tips

Pinellas County, Florida -- Income tax season is in full swing and many residents are eligible to claim the Earned Income Tax Credit and don’t know it. 

To learn more about the Earned Income Tax Credit and where to go for help with your taxes listen to There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.