Events

Moffitt cancer fundraiser at Pier 60

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 9:54am

Clearwater Beach, Florida - Swimmers will help raise money for cancer research at Clearwater Beach Saturday.

Swim Across America hopes to outdo last year's effort and raise more than $120,000 for the Moffitt Cancer Center.

Hundreds of swimmers from around the state are expected to take part in the event which begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Pier 60.

The Swim will include a 1/2 mile, 1 mile and 2.4 mile options.

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Annie, Jurasic Park, at Sunset Cinema

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 3:54pm

Clearwater Beach, Florida -Music and adventure greet movie-goers at Pier 60 Park this week.

The 1983 musical "Annie" will be shown Friday evening on May 17. "Jurassic Park" will be shown on Saturday, May 18.

The free movies start around sunset on the lawn at Pier 60 Park.

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Dog days of August

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 10:57am

Pinellas County, Florida -- Thinking of adopting a pet sometime soon? In August, Pinellas County Animal Services will be celebrating all month by offering reduced adoption costs for both dogs and cats.

During the month of August, $5 rabies vaccinations with the purchase of a license will be available for pets each Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. The adoption fee will be reduced to $25.

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Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week begins May 12th

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 12:22pm

Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week begins May 12th

Clearwater Beach, Florida - A week-long celebration of cuisine served up by the beach's best restaurants will be held May 12th-18th.

Now in its fourth year, the Clearwater Beach Restaurant Week begins two days early, with a kick-off event Friday, May 10th, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. right on the beach, a concert by Nick Colionne and fireworks at dusk.

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Online job fair for Tampa Bay's youth

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 11:55am

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.

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Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 3:19am

Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Carrollwood, Florida - Mail carriers will take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Residents can leave non-perishable food item by their mailbox and the letter carrier will pick it up. The food will be donated to food banks to distribute to needy citizens.

Last year, over 70-million pounds of food was donated across the country.

If you cannot leave food items by your mailbox, you can drop it by your local post office.

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