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Tourism Tailgate

Tourism Tailgate

St. Petersburg, Florida -- To mark the St. Petersburg and Clearwater tourism industry's record-breaking year in 2012, the city is changing up Tourism Week Events for 2013.

Join in on the first-ever Tourism Tailgate, an informal event where the city will celebrate Tourism Week with a review of 2012's impressive stats, then share some examples of the rockin' creative  planned for the upcoming 100 Days of Summer to keep the momentum going.

The tailgate will take place at Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill at 4:30 p.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids under 12. 

SHINE looking for special volunteer team

SHINE looking for special volunteer team

Pinellas County, Florida -- At an awards ceremony celebrating the contributions of more than 500 statewide volunteers, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs’ SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) Program honored volunteers in Pasco and Pinellas counties with the “Planning and Service Area of the Year” award. For the first time, this same area won in back-to-back years.

The New Pier in the City

The New Pier in the City

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Anthony Sullivan, founder of a group called WOWStPete that is an advocate for the new design for the Pier in St. Petersburg, will be available at tonight’s New Pier in the City event to discuss the group’s future after filing for status as a political action committee.

Bon Secours St. Petersburg Health System celebrates

Bon Secours St. Petersburg Health System celebrates

St. Petersburg, Florida -- A Mass and reception celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bon Secours St. Petersburg Health System will be held on Wednesday, April 17. 

Members of the public are invited to join the celebration which begins at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the grounds of Bon Secours Maria Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center.

Pinellas County 2014 Budget Community Forum

Pinellas County 2014 Budget Community Forum

Pinellas County, Florida -- Residents of Pinellas County who have questions about the budget get a chance to voice their questions on Wednesday, April 10.

Residents can meet personally with county commissioners and the county administrator from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and then participate in the eTownHall from 7 to 8 p.m.

How healthy is Pinellas?

How healthy is Pinellas?

Pinellas County, Florida -- A new community health assessment may provide answers. 

How healthy are the people of Pinellas County? How can community agencies work together to make the county a better place to live, work and play?

Questions like those drove the development of the 2012 Pinellas County Community Health Assessment just released by the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.

Event helps homeless veterans

Event helps homeless veterans

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Pinellas County Housing Authority will be a participant in the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System's Homeless Veterans Stand Down event that will take place on April 6, 2013.