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Pier 60 Playground vote postponed again

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Wednesday, May 15th, 2013, 12:01pm

Clearwater, Florida -- The city council Monday postponed a vote on whether to put a $440,000 sand castle-themed playground at Pier 60 Park.

The measure was scheduled to be heard at the council's workshop session, but City Manager Bill Horne said he had not yet been able to meet with members of the Clearwater Beach Association. The association wanted to discuss the project with the city before it came to a vote.

The measure is now scheduled for the council's next regular meeting, to be held on Thursday, May 16th and 6 p.m.

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Pinellas County Animal Services close on May 21

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

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 10:42am

Pinellas County Animal Services close on May 21

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Pinellas County Animal Services will be closed on Tuesday, May 21 for in-service day.

This will affect the Pinellas County Animal Services located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in largo.

Regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., will resume on May 22.

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Beach skateboarding rules of the road

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 9:28pm

Clearwater Beach, Florida - Police are reminding skateboarders about the rules of the road to keep themselves and pedestrians safe.

Generally, skateboarding is not allowed on any road, unless crossing the street at a crosswalk, and skateboarders may not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Pedestrians have the right of way, and skateboarders are not to grasp any vehicle in motion.

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Health and Human Services offices close temporarily

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

Saturday, May 4th, 2013, 11:40am

Health and Human Services offices close temporarily

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County’s department of Health and Human Services’ Veterans Services office will close for staff training from Monday, May 6, to Thursday, May 9, at its two locations:

2189 Cleveland St., Suite 230, Clearwater
647 First Ave. N., St. Petersburg

All Health and Human Services offices will close on Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m.

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Survey says residents’ optimism is growing

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

Friday, May 3rd, 2013, 11:47am

Survey says residents’ optimism is growing

Pinellas County, Florida -- In a Pinellas County citizen research survey, results showed a growing sense of optimism, positive sentiment and trust in county government.

This is the third consecutive year that Pinellas County has conducted a statistically valid citizen survey, with the first year used to collect feedback on residents’ priorities in the midst of budget reductions.

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Crest Lake Park restrooms demolished

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 7:03am

Clearwater, Florida - The public restrooms at Crest Lake Park, closed almost a year ago, have been torn down.

A backhoe began ripping down the roof and knocking down the walls of the facility this week at the direction of the city council.

The city closed the restrooms 10 months ago and welded the doors shut to dissuade homeless people from congregating in the park, especially after hours.

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New guide for having events at a county facility

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

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 2:04pm

New guide for having events at a county facility

Pinellas County, Florida -- From the historical structures at Heritage Village to the wide-open sandy vistas of Fort De Soto Park, Pinellas County has a number of parks, preserves and other ideal locations for events.

Whether it is a dream wedding, concert or a 5K run on the Pinellas Trail, there are certain requirements that need to be met. In some cases, several Pinellas County departments, and perhaps even state or local municipal departments, may need to be involved in the planning.

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