pinellas county: Florida's FCAT Starts Today!!! - 03/11/08 03:05 PM
Florida's FCAT starts today in Pinellas County! Parents need to be aware that the state testing is starting today and it is important that students do not miss school! Also, be sure to serve your student a well balanced breakfast so they are performing at their peak for this testing which … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Why I Love Florida - 02/20/08 08:26 PM
Why I love Florida - let's see, could it be the fact that while the rest of the nation is freezing and paying unbelievable amounts of their hard earned cash to keep warm, I am down here in the sun only needing a jacket during the late hours of the night … (4 comments)
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pinellas county: Safety Harbor Is One of the Cutest Communities in Pinellas County! - 02/20/08 08:10 PM
Safety Harbor is one of the cutest communities in Pinellas County! There are so many small business that have transformed the older homes into quaint little boutiques and shops. There is a sense of pride in the community that you do not find in other places.
Whether you are looking for a … (1 comments)
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pinellas county: Safety Harbor - A Great Place To Live - 02/20/08 03:47 PM
Safety Harbor, Florida - A Great Place to Live! Indeed, it is my favorite place to live! This quaint little town located in northern Pinellas County, directly on Tampa Bay is within minutes to Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. It is in the center of everything and yet the community itself … (1 comments)
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pinellas county: Raccoons Invading Trash Bins - 02/11/08 07:45 PM
Raccoons are at it again in northern Pinellas County - invading trash bins! I have gotten phone calls from friends that are new to the area that have found trash all over their yard after the nightly raids. REMEMBER - you have to put some type of cord or fastener around … (5 comments)
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pinellas county: Light Rail System To Connect Pinellas and Hillsborough? - 01/23/08 01:45 PM
Could it be? Is it possible? That our two counties, Pinellas and Hillsborough may eventually be connected by a light rail system? Connecting St Petersburg/Clearwater to Tampa would only make sense - right? Local bus officials are discussing putting the idea to voters in 2010 - WHY WAIT SO LONG?????????????
The discussions … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Invasive Air Potato In Pinellas - 01/23/08 12:20 PM
Who has ever heard of the Air Potato Plant? I know that I had not prior to this morning! It seems that the Air Potato is one more invasive plant that we have to deal with here in Pinellas County! From Tarpon Springs and Safety Harbor all the way down to St … (3 comments)
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pinellas county: Parks in Tarpon Springs - 01/14/08 11:44 AM
Tarpon Springs is home to many beautiful parks! One of my favorites is Craig Park, located right on Spring Bayou in the heart of Tarpon Springs! It is the location of the tossing of the cross, which takes place each January on the Feast of the Epiphany.
Craig Park is a … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: New Student Enrollment For Fall - Pinellas County Schools - 01/14/08 09:12 AM
Do you have students in the Pinellas County School System? If you do, you will be interested in this information which concerns the 2008-2009 school year. Starting February 11th you can begin applying for special programs at magnet and fundamental schools.
If you are new to the county, you can contact … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Brooker Creek Preserve Expanded - 12/06/07 04:36 PM
There is a beautiful area in north Pinellas County that joins the corners of Pasco and Hillsborough Counties called Brooker Creek Preserve. This is a unique area of 8,300 acres dedicated to our native wildlife! Here you can enjoy wonderful hiking trails as well as equestrian paths. There is an environmental … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Pinellas County's Holiday Boat Parades - 12/05/07 05:21 PM
This weekend there will be so much going on right here in Pinellas County!
Saturday at 5:45 pm the St Pete Beach Holiday Boat Parade takes place! The parade will go along the intercoastal waterway, heading north through Boca Ciega Bay to the St Pete Beach Yacht Club.
On the same day, starting … (2 comments)
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pinellas county: Waiting - Waiting - Is The Price Lower? No, It Is SOLD! - 11/25/07 11:04 AM
We have been dealing with some clients that are waiting, waiting for the prices to go down. I am sure many of you are in the same boat! Well, this one couple in particular flew down here from the northeast several times during the end of summer and early fall to … (3 comments)
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pinellas county: More Wall Springs Park Photos - 11/23/07 05:24 PM
Here are more photos taken at Wall Springs Park last weekend. This first one is looking out into the estuary that leads to St Joseph's Sound. This area was full of small birds fishing along the shore in the shallow waters.
This shot of the springs shows how isolated the actual former … (4 comments)
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pinellas county: Wild Turkeys In Marshall Street Park - 11/22/07 10:39 AM
This morning I went out for an early walk and decided to walk down to the park on Marshall Street in Safety Harbor. Bill had mentioned to me that there are wild turkeys that live in that park and since it is Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to see if I could … (5 comments)
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pinellas county: The Other Side of Ozona - 11/20/07 12:39 PM
I posted some photos of newer homes in Ozona from the front, but what you normally never see is what these places look like from the back! And I think it is the back of these homes that makes them so interesting!!! Check out all of the balconies, porches, sundecks!!!! Is … (6 comments)
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pinellas county: Ozona - Not Your Quiet Fishing Village Anymore!!! - 11/19/07 01:55 PM
I can remember back when I was a kid, Ozona was a sleepy little fishing village and really nothing more! There were modest homes - actually less than modest - most of them were so small that the younger generations today cannot imagine living in anything so 'tiny'.... but it was … (2 comments)
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pinellas county: How Far Is the Hospital From Your New Home??? - 11/09/07 04:30 PM
This is something that most of us do not consider when we are looking for a new home, but it should be on top of the list for some of our senior citizens: How far is the hospital from your new home???
A good friend of mine's mother just moved and unfortunately, … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Moving? Remember That Some Charities Pick Up!!! - 11/09/07 04:17 PM
Moving? Remember that depending on where you are located, some of the various charities do have trucks that pick up those large household items that you are willing to donate rather than move.
Depending on how far you are moving you might want to donate a lot of larger items. I recently … (4 comments)
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pinellas county: Rib Fest 2007 in Vinoy Park - 11/08/07 08:28 PM
Tomorrow, November 9th kicks off Rib Fest 2007 in Vinoy Park in downtown St. Petersburg!!! This is one festival that you don't want to miss if you love ribs! You will be able to sample some of the best in the country!
The event, which benefits All Children's Hospital, will have something for … (2 comments)
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pinellas county: The Changing Face of Dunedin - 10/24/07 12:32 PM
Dunedin is an adorable laid back town in Pinellas County. The causeway area that leads out to Honeymoon Island State Park used to be an area of older apartment buildings and motels. It was nothing spectacular, but a good inexpensive place you could stay and be really close to the causeway … (2 comments)
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pinellas county: Why Safety Harbor ??? - 10/23/07 04:32 PM
Why live in Safety Harbor, florida? Well, let's start with the name: Safety Harbor - what does that imply? A place where you will be safe during storms perhaps. The town is located on the peninsula of Pinellas County, on the Tampa Bay side. Across the bay you can see communities … (2 comments)
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pinellas county: Florida Living In Ozona - 10/22/07 09:40 PM
Just west of downtown Palm Harbor is the little town of Ozona - I remember when I was a kid, it was a little fishing village with not much else there. The houses were small, cheap and if they had air conditioning at all, it was the little window units. That … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Oak Trail Books and The Witches' Brew Cafe in Old Palm Harbor - 10/20/07 08:37 AM
Yesterday I drove over to one of my favorite places: Oak Trail Books and The Witches' Brew Cafe in downtown Old Palm Harbor - Old Palm Harbor is the original center of what is today known collectively as Palm Harbor. 'Old' Palm Harbor is that core of the town that really … (8 comments)
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pinellas county: North Port - Port Charlotte Joins MidFlorida Regional MLS - 10/11/07 12:56 PM
For those of you not aware of it, there was recently a vote and it has been decided that the Port Charlotte - Punta Gorda - North Port MLS (yes, that is indeed both the name and the area covered) will be joining the MidFlorida Regional MLS after the first of … (4 comments)
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pinellas county: SUNSET BEACH, Tarpon Springs, Florida - 10/10/07 10:58 AM
Pinellas County is known for it's breathtaking beaches and awesome sunsets- what better place to watch the sunset than SUNSET BEACH!!! This little beach is not very well known to anyone except the locals - located at the end of Gulf Blvd (just keep heading west until you can't go any … (4 comments)
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pinellas county: Saint Petersburg's All Children's Hospital - Disaster Proof Construction - 10/10/07 10:39 AM
Last night I was watching the local news and they did an amazing report on Saint Petersburg's All Children's Hospital. All Children's Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in southern Pinellas County. It has been around for a long time and has an excellent reputation. Like so many hospitals, it is … (2 comments)
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pinellas county: Brooker Creek Preserve in North Pinellas County Florida - 09/30/07 09:28 PM
Brooker Creek Preserve is the largest natural preserve in Pinellas County, being over 8,500 acres! It borders Pasco and Hillsborough Counties and is NOT a park, but an actual natural wilderness area protected and managed by the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management.
Brooker Creek is the only creek that runs into … (0 comments)
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pinellas county: Caladesi Island off Clearwater Beach, Florida - 09/30/07 09:08 PM
While you are in Pinellas County, be sure to visit the pure white beaches! Caladesi Island State Park is a favorite of mine! To get there you have to take the ferry from Honeymoon Island State Park, located at the end of the Dunedin Causeway. Caladesi Island's beaches are rated among … (0 comments)
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