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Clearwater to hold candidates forum

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 1:55pm

Clearwater, Florida -- Voters will have a chance to learn more about candidates for mayor at a special forum set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at City Hall.

The contenders are current councilman George M. Cretekos and newcomer Christine Marketos-Cuomo.

Current Mayor Frank Hibbard and councilman John Doran are leaving their posts due to term limits.

Two other council candidates are unopposed and will take office Feb. 13: Doreen Hock-DiPolito and Jay Polglaze.

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10 News MLK Day Blood & Marrow Registry Drive 2012

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

Saturday, January 14th, 2012, 1:03pm

10 News MLK Day Blood & Marrow Registry Drive 2012

Pinellas County, FL -- January is the month of highest blood usage by patients in Tampa Bay. In addition, there is a critical need for more minority donors on the National Marrow Donor Program's 'Be The Match' Registry.

Therefore, 10 News has teamed up with Bealls to sponsor the 10 News Martin Luther King Day Blood & Marrow Donor Registry Drive, on Monday, Jan. 16.

Florida Blood Services bloodmobiles will be located at the following Pinellas Bealls store locations from noon - 6 p.m.:

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The Dark Crystal at Sunset Cinema Friday

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 8:29pm

Clearwater Beach, Florida -- The Dark Crystal, the animatronics fantasy film directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, is this Friday's featured film at Sunset Cinema.

Saturday's flick is The Truman Show starring Jim Carrey and Laura Linney.

Both movies are free and can be seen from the lawn at Pier 60 Park.

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Folk Festival needs volunteers

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012, 2:14pm

The Pinellas County Historical Society is looking for individuals or organizations to help with logistical support for fundraising events at Heritage Village. The next event is the Pinellas Folk Festival - a Centennial Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28.

Call the historical society at (727) 582-2233 to learn more about volunteer opportunities for this big day.

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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.