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Free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C on May 18

Free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C on May 18

Pinellas County, Florida -- In honor of World Hepatitis Awareness Day on May 18, the Pinellas County Health Department is offering free testing for Hepatitis A, B, and C at all of its health centers.

"Hepatitis" means an inflammation of the liver. Viral hepatitis is leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplantation. 

Vaccines for Hepatitis A and B are available through the county health department's STD clinics. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C.

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Clearwater to impose modifications to county watering restrictions

Clearwater to impose modifications to county watering restrictions

Clearwater, Florida - In response to the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) announcing new county-wide watering restrictions, the City of Clearwater will impose its own changes, based on past watering limitations during periods of drought.

Changes are effective now through July 31 and are as follows:

1) Restaurants may only serve water upon request.

2) Established lawns

Once-per-week watering with all water sources, except reclaimed:

• Saturday - Even-numbered addresses (or A - M)

Hospice Beach Stroll Saturday

Clearwater Beach, Florida - Strollers at two Pinellas beaches will raise money for the Suncoast Hospice Saturday.

The event starts with registration and 8 a.m. and the stroll at 9 a.m. at the Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach, and at the Sirata Beach resoprt in St. Pete Beach.

Donations from the 3-mile stroll will benefit patients and families servedby the hospice.

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Boaters urged to use marina flare disposal program

Boaters urged to use marina flare disposal program

Clearwater, Florida -- Boaters who have expired flares are being urged to dispose of them safely at city marinas.

The city says marina personnel will collect the hand-held torches at the docking facilities for free, as part of the city's Clean Marina designation.

The marina also collects used engine oil, oil filters, and batteries, and can provide guidance to boaters on how to safely dispose of gasoline, diesel fuel, paint and tires.

For more information, contact the Marine & Aviation Department at (727) 462-6954.

Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Pollo Tropical is honoring teachers throughout May by giving 15 teachers from 15 counties free Pollo Tropical for a year through its Teacher of the Year campaign.

The winning teachers from each county are the ones with the most nominations from students and parents in their respective county.

For those who nominate a teacher, you will get a free small Pollo Tropical Tropichop with any drink purchase.

All public, private or charter school teachers in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties are eligible to be entered.

Calling all pets for Humane Society's 2013 Calendar Contest

Calling all pets for Humane Society's 2013 Calendar Contest

Clearwater, Florida -- The Humane Society of Pinellas is looking for contestants for their 2013 Celebration of Companionship Calendar.

Owners can enter the contest for $10 and your pet’s photo is guaranteed to appear in the calendar. Vote for your favorites for just $1 per vote!