Hospice Beach Stroll Saturday

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 5:08pm

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

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Monday, May 14th, 2012, 3:53pm

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.

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Nominate your favorite teacher in Pollo Tropical campaign

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 10:47am

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.

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Calling all pets for Humane Society's 2013 Calendar Contest

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 10:33am

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!

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PSTA offers Summer Youth Haul Pass

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 10:55am

Pinellas County, Florida -- This summer, while kids are out of school PSTA is offering a deal to help families save money with the Summer Youth Haul Pass!

Starting May 15 through Aug. 31, PSTA will offer the pass for unlimited rides to anyone under the age of 18 for $35. Also included are rides on the Clearwater Jolley Trolley. Excluded rides on PSTA are Routes 100X and 300X to Tampa.

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Heritage Village features summer events

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Friday, May 11th, 2012, 2:35pm

Heritage Village is the destination for county historical enthusiasts all year long, especially this year when Pinellas County celebrates its 100th anniversary of independence from Hillsborough County.

Pinellas by the Decades is an engaging series of multidisciplinary lectures held one Sunday a month at 2 p.m.

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