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Restaurant Week Winners 2013

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, June 9th, 2013, 11:30am

Clearwater, Florida -- On June 6, The Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerca held its part for the winners of the 2013 Restaurant Week.

During Restaurant Week, participating restaurants offered a delicious menue and competed for the "Best in Class" in a number of catergories.

Diners voted on the quality at each restaurant with over 5,000 ballots tallied and the results are as follows:

Most Enthusiastic Chef

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Three high school seniors honored during scholarship awards

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, June 1st, 2013, 2:19pm

Three high school seniors honored during scholarship awards

Pinellas County, Florida -- The N.O.P.E (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) Task Force presented scholarships to three high school students to help cover college costs.

The NOPE (Narcotics Overdose Prevention & Education) Task Force, Pinellas Chapter, recently presented three high school seniors with scholarships during award presentations at Dunedin, East Lake and Largo High Schools. A total of three scholarships were awarded during the ceremonies; one for $1000, one for $750 and one for $500.

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Clearwater Fire & Rescue graduation and promotional ceremonies

Submitted by Kip Michalak, Associate Producer

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, 4:02pm

Clearwater Fire & Rescue graduation and promotional ceremonies

Clearwater, Florida -- Clearwater Fire & Rescue recruits will graduate from an intensive eight-week training program on Friday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at the Fire Training Center, 1716 N. Belcher Road. The graduates qualify to be sworn in as City of Clearwater firefighters. The swearing in will be held at a City Council meeting in the near future.

Immediately after the graduation ceremony, another ceremony will take place recognizing the following individuals for their recent promotions within the department:

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Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:40pm

Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office hosted their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The awards ceremony recognizes courageous service, as well as, personal initiative in solving crimes and providing public service.

The Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year was awarded to Deputy Jim Piper and Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis. These two deputies acted courageously to save a four-year-old boy's life by administering CPR.

Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year- Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis.

Detention Deputy of the Year- Deputy Jose A. Lopez

Forensic Science Specialist of the Year-Dawn Walker

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100 men in 100 days

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:40am

Pinellas County, Florida -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas is having an upcoming event that needs 100 volunteers.

100 men volunteers to be exact.

Currently there are 131 boys who are waiting to be matched with a a male mentor in the program. Starting June 1 through September 8, the agency plants to recruit 100 male volunteers and match them with one of the boys who still need mentors.

For more information visit the site.

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EMS professionals of the year

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 10:20am

Pinellas County, Florida -- At a meeting on Tueaday, May 7, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners named this year’s Emergency Medical Services Professionals of the Year.

The awards are given each year in May in honor of EMS Week, locally commemorating the EMS professionals working for Pinellas County’s emergency medical services system.

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Last chance to nominate for Mayor's Youth Showcase

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, April 30th, 2013, 10:49am

Last chance to nominate for Mayor's Youth Showcase

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Do you know a Pinellas County teen who's a go-getter and could use a little cash?

Only a few days remain to submit nominations in this year's Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement for outstanding middle and high school Pinellas County. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be handed out in ten categories at the Mahaffey Theater on May 22, 2013, at 7 p.m. All Pinellas County middle and high school students are eligible.

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