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Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:12am
Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Pinellas County, Florida -- As rainy season approaches, citizens are urged to take precautions and keep garbage dry once it has been set out for collection. 

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50th anniversary celebration for Fort De Soto

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, May 10th, 2013, 7:37am
50th anniversary celebration for Fort De Soto

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Fort De Soto is turning 50.

Fort De Soto has been named America's Best Beach, and one of the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world, according to Trip Advisor. 

To help celebrate the anniversary there will be a big beach bash on Saturday, May 11. Activities throughout the day will be reminiscent of the original opening of the park, featuring the Tampa Bay Water Ski Show and special guest, reigning Miss Florida 2012 Laura McKeeman. 

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Get rid of household hazardous waste

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 1:15pm
Get rid of household hazardous waste

Pinellas County, Florida -- Got unwanted electronics or chemicals? Collect hazardous waste items from your home, office or garage, and properly dispose of them at the upcoming mobile collection event.

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Diggin' the Arts festival

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, April 28th, 2013, 2:23pm
Diggin' the Arts festival

Pinellas County, Florida -- Bring the entire family out for an artful array of activities while enjoying the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Pinellas County’s Florida Botanical Gardens at the second annual Diggin’ the Arts festival on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

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Horticulture program at Pinellas County Jail offers plants at an affordable price

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:23pm
Horticulture program at Pinellas County Jail offers plants at an affordable price

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Inmate Horticulture program at the Pinellas County Jail is a large plant and tree nursery accessible to the public. Inmates learn plant growing and landscaping skills. Citizens can purchase plants and trees at the complex during specified hours.

The Horticulture Program has been on site for inmates for several years and offers plant materials for sale to the public.

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Upham Beach's Rocky Road

Submitted by Cathy Salustri, Gabber Newspaper
Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 10:08am
Upham Beach's Rocky Road

ST. Petersburg, Florida  – In 2006, the city installed five temporary tee groins on Upham Beach. The permit allowed these structures to stand until permanent rocks replaced them, but budget cuts postponed the rock installation and renourishment.

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Celebrate Earth Day by riding PSTA

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 11:40am
Celebrate Earth Day by riding PSTA

Pinellas County, Florida -- Monday, April 22, 2013 is Earth Day and it’s never been easier to dump your car for the day and ride PSTA. Here’s how: 

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