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Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

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.

3rd Annual Fire Truck Pull

3rd Annual Fire Truck Pull

Pinellas Park, Florida-- The public is invited to the Pinellas Park 3rd Annual Fire Truck Pull.

This free event will take place at England Brothers Park on Saturday, May 18th beginning at 9 a.m.

Teams can attempt a pull of a fire truck for a $100 donation.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit Be The Match Foundation, finding marrow transplants for those in need.

Enjoy family friendly time with games, face painting and photos available, along with food for a small fee.

100 men in 100 days

100 men in 100 days

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. 

 

5600 Block Party for Pinellas Park!

5600 Block Party for Pinellas Park!

Pinellas Park, Florida -- The public is invited to join in the festivities at the 5600 Block Party.

This free event will take place across the 5600 block of Park Boulevard on Wednesday, May 15th beginning at 5 PM.

Join the Pinellas Park mayor and members of the city council for an evening of fun, food and music. 

Take a tour of the redeveloped area of the 5600 Block and United Cottages on Park Boulevard.

For more information please call 727-541-0895.

 

Photo contest for kids

Photo contest for kids

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Humane Society of Pinellas is holding a photography contest for kids!

In honor of "Be Kind to Animals Week" children and teens can enter the contest by submitting a photo they took of a pet being treated kindly- or is just happy. There will be two age groups: 6-11 years and 11-16  years. 

The contest will run now through May 31 and is open to all children between the ages of 6 adn 16. 

Health volunteers needed

Health volunteers needed

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is looking for medical doctors, dentists and other health professionals who can give their time towards helping those in need.

Those who donate their time can earn CEUs and apply the hours they give to their license renewal fees. Hours are flexible and locations include health departments from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, community clinics of the volunteer's own practice. 

Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Pinellas County, Florida -- As rainy season approaches, citizens are urged to take precautions and keep garbage dry once it has been set out for collection.