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Antiques & Collectibles Show returns to Coliseum

Submitted by Libby Hendren, News Producer
Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 3:17pm
Antiques & Collectibles Show returns to Coliseum

St. Petersburg, FL -- Re-used, recycled and re-purposed furniture, jewelry, art and more will fill St. Petersburg's historic Coliseum as it hosts Florida's top antiques show - Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show - Jan. 13-15, 2012.

The Sunshine City Antiques & Collectibles Show runs Friday, Jan. 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 & 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is $6 for adults. Paid admission is good for the entire weekend.

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Pinellas County Extension shines a light on energy consumption

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Saturday, January 7th, 2012, 1:08pm
Pinellas County Extension shines a light on energy consumption

Pinellas County, FL -- Through its Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project, Pinellas County Extension is promoting a new gadget that aims to get citizens more energy conscious and eco-friendly.

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Heritage Village brings in the New Year with centennial celebrations

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Friday, December 30th, 2011, 3:00pm
Heritage Village brings in the New Year with centennial celebrations

On Jan. 1, 1912, Florida’s 48th county was created as the Pinellas Independence Bill went into effect, establishing Pinellas County as a separate entity from Hillsborough County.

As the 100th anniversary of this historic event approaches, Heritage Village welcomes the New Year with two centennial celebrations sponsored by the Pinellas County Historical Society: Pinellas by the Decades and the Pinellas Folk Festival.

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Pinellas by the Decades: A Centennial Celebration - A History Lecture Series

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Thursday, December 29th, 2011, 2:04pm
Pinellas by the Decades: A Centennial Celebration - A History Lecture Series

Pinellas County begins celebrating 100 years of independence from Hillsborough County on Jan. 1, 2012.

As part of the centennial activities the Pinellas County Historical Society plans an engaging series of multidisciplinary lectures, titled “Pinellas by the Decades,” to be held one Sunday a month at 2 p.m.

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Breakfast with Mayor Foster returns

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011, 3:34pm
Breakfast with Mayor Foster returns

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Residents get one more chance for face-to-face interaction with Mayor Bill Foster in 2011 on Wednesday, Dec. 28 as he hosts "Breakfast with the Mayor" at Nick's Family Restaurant.

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20 pets get new home at Pinellas Paws Cause

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011, 2:29pm
20 pets get new home at Pinellas Paws Cause

Jacob Aunspaugh came to the Pinellas Paws Cause Saturday with his family. His dad runs the Fire Monkey food truck and they were there as part of the rally.

He ended up going home with an early birthday present: a puppy.

“I couldn’t pass it up,” said Jacob, who turns 12 on Tuesday. “I fell in love. Definitely.” His father agreed.

There were 20 families who felt the same way, which event organizers said was the best measure of the event’s success.

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Santa coming to St. Pete

Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter
Saturday, December 17th, 2011, 2:58pm
Santa coming to St. Pete

St. Petersburg, Florida - Here comes Santa!

Visit Enoch Davis Center, 1111 18th Ave. South, on Dec. 19 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to see jolly ole' St. Nick.

Infants to children 11 years of age are invited to visit with Santa and receive one complimentary holiday photograph with him. Additional photographs will be available for purchase.

Please call the Enoch Davis Center at 727-893-7134 for more information.

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