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May 28, 2020

• Pinellas-Suncoast Transit Authority Bus Rapid Transit proposal information page

May 25, 2020

• Pasco County Student Feeding Program
• Pinellas County Public Webinar
• Citrus County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteer receptionists to work at three of its Sheriff's Office locations. For information and to apply, click here. 

May 24, 2020

• The Lakeland Police Department is accepting applications for its 2020 Citizens Police Academy. Deadline is July 1. Cost: Free. Go here to apply.
• The City of Pinellas Park is hiring police officers and part-time recreation assistants, including lifeguards and water safety instructors. For more information and to apply, click here.

May 22, 2020 

• Operation Take Back Prom 2020
• Plant City Senior Parade

May 21, 2020

• Citrus County Vacation Rental Health and Safety information
• Manatee County Vacation Rentals Phased Reopening plan (PDF)

May 20, 2020

• Polk County Summer School Progrom

May 18, 2020 

• Tampa Bay Lightning "All In" Challenge
• City of Pinellas Park, FL
  
  The City of Pinellas Park is updating its Comprehensive Plan to refocus planning efforts, direction for future development in the city, and infrastructure investment. Join us for the 1st public webinar!
  May 28, 2020 - 5:30 to 7:00 pm
  Register to join online here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist…/6105175058934667790
  Webinar ID: 168-657-219
  Limited internet access? You can listen in by phone (audio only). At the start of the meeting, dial: +1 (213) 929-4232

• City of Inverness, Florida Government
  Update COVID-19 - May 15, 2020 City Council Meeting
  The next meeting of the Inverness City Council is slated for Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at the Inverness Government Center, 212 W. Main Street, Inverness. 
  https://www.facebook.com/InvernessFloridaGov/posts/1599297793586023?__tn__=K-R

• Hernando County Government 
  ATTENTION HERNANDO COUNTY BUSINESS OWNERS
  The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce is looking for your feedback.
  Visit the following link to provide your input by taking a short survey: https://bit.ly/2Lvkr64

May 13, 2020 

• Hernando Schools
  FUNDRAISER FOR VETERANS - Veterans HEAT Factory is a 501c (3) non-profit organization in Hernando county dedicated to helping veterans and first responders who are struggling with Post Traumatic Stress and their families.
  Open now through May 15 they are having a virtual Pampered Chef party. Please join us and find out all about these unique and useful products, learn some great cooking tips and recipes.
  FUNDRAISER LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y8juxloq
   

May 12, 2020

• Bradenton's Community Canopy Program

May 11, 2020

• COVID-19 informational website available in Spanish

May 9, 2020 

• Check the Pinellas Beach Capacity dashboard

• City of Mulberry, FL Government
  On Monday, May 11th the Mulberry Public Library will begin Doorside Contactless Service during during the library’s regular operating hours, Mon.-Sat.
  Remember that the inside of the library will still remain closed to the public.
  LINK: https://pclc.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/mulberry/
• Tranzact is looking to hire some 300 licensed insurance agents and non-licensed candidates willing to go through virtual licensing courses for the Florida state insurance licensing exam.
  
  The company mainly sells Medicare advantage and supplemental products.
  Visit Tranzact’s website to apply.
   

May 8, 2020

• Pinellas County Beach Capacity Dashboard
• Operating hours and guidelines for re-opening of Highlander Pool in Dunedin

May 7, 2020

• Want to comment on Citrus County Sheriff's Office Accreditation? Call 352-249-2851 between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.

May 5, 2020 

• Restart St. Pete website
• Pinellas Small Business Grant Application
• Citrus County School District to Hold Virtual Job Fair

May 4, 2020 

• Statement from Massage Therapy Association on Florida Phase 1
• Solis Health Plans, a Medicare Advantage Plan, is joining with Florida Family Primary Care Centers to bring COVID-19 testing to senior citizens in Tampa beginning Monday, May 4, 2020. The testing will focus on residents aged 65 or older who are experiencing symptoms of the coronavirus.
• Testing will take place at the following Florida Family Primary Care Centers locations:
• Pinellas - Pinellas Park (6245 66th Street, Pinellas Park, FL 33781)
• Hillsborough - Town & Country (6726 Hanley Road, Tampa, FL 33634)
• Hillsborough - Temple Terrace (11531 N 56th Street #103, Temple Terrace, FL 33617)
• Hillsborough - Palm River (7444 E. Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619)
• Hillsborough - Plant City (1608 W. Oak Avenue, Plant City, FL  33563)
• Pasco - Hudson (7463 State Road 52, Hudson, FL  34667)
• Individuals with an appointment should go to the confirmed center location at their scheduled time. An attendant will be outside to provide additional direction. ID is required for testing. Test results will be provided within 48 hours.

May 3, 2020

• Tropical Smoothie's free smoothie giveaway

May 2, 2020

• Meg's Magical Moments Parties
• Citrus County Sheriff's Citizen Information lines closed

May 1, 2020

• St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport COVID-19 Action Plan (updated May 1, 2020)
• Have an extra bag of cat or dog food to spare? Help feed the pets of #PinellasCounty. Pet food pantries are accepting donations of unopened food to help pet owners who are struggling financially. Find donation sites and other ways to help at https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/how-to-help #HowToHelp

April 30, 2020

• LINK: Keep Florida Growing

April 29, 2020

• Pinellas County: 11 locations across the County will accept homemade face coverings starting Wednesday
  Donations will be distributed to vulnerable populations throughout Pinellas to slow COVID-19 transmission
  Starting Wednesday, 11 locations across Pinellas County will accept homemade, cloth face covering donations
• St. Pete Fire Rescue Headquarters, 400 Dr. MLK Jr. St. S.
• Fire Station 29, 11195 70 Ave. N., Seminole
• Fire Station 57, 3375 Tarpon Lake Blvd., Palm Harbor
• Fire Station 54, 225 Pine Ave., Oldsmar 
• Fire Station 35, 11350 N. 43 St., Pinellas Park
• Fire Station 25, 250 Municipal Drive, Madeira Beach
• Fire Station 24, 180 108 Ave., Treasure Island
• Fire Station 23, 7301 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
• Food Donations will also be accepted at the following sites:
• The Chapel, 2795 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs; (Tuesday: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.)
• RCS Pinellas, 700 Druid Road, Clearwater; (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -3 p.m., Thursdays 8 a.m.-6:45 p.m.) 
• Food donations and donations of Personal Protection Equipment are also accepted at this site.
• St. Pete Free Clinic, 3115 44th Ave. N., St. Petersburg (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
• Groups willing to assist with distribution or coordination of a large donation can email EMA@pinellascounty.org. ​

April 28, 2020 

• Metropolitan Ministries has given out 84,000 meals in delivered food boxes during the past few weeks and 127,000 grab and go meals in the Bay area. For Information on services offered, click here.

April 27, 2020

• Link: Jobs and Reemployment Assistance in Hillsborough County

April 26, 2020 

• Polk County Schools Virtual Job Fair - Tuesday, April 28 Visit http://polkschoolsfl.com/jobfair to register

• Manatee County Virtual Job Fair - May 8, 9 a.m. - noon: Email stromans@manateeschools.net or call 941-708-8770 extension 41052 to register

• City of Lakeland
  City of Lakeland business owners, we want you to take the Bridge Local Survey before Monday's Special-Called City Commission Meeting: Covid-19 Report this Monday, April 27
  Your responses will help the City Commission get an understanding of how current coronavirus protocols have impacted your business.
  Take the survey: https://bit.ly/BridgeLocalSurvey

• City of Oldsmar
  Looking to spruce up your resume?
  Add Landscape Maintenance to your job responsibilities with this unique summer opportunity. The City of Oldsmar is currently accepting applications.
  Apply now at https://bit.ly/2020Maintenance

April 22, 2020

• Pasco Economic Development Council and #PascoCounty announce a RELIEF grant to small businesses impacted by #COVID19. The Pasco Emergency Business Grant is up to $5,000 of relief. Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-submitted/eligible/approved basis.

• Plant City looking for volunteers to support organizations that help distribute food to families in need. Call 813-764-0625 or email gtindle@ufbpc.org to volunteer.
  
  Apply Here: http://ow.ly/mcX050zkkK4

April 21, 2020

• Buy Local Tampa Bay

April 20, 2020

• One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together program application

April 18, 2020

• Pinellas County
  The City of Largo’s Emergency Management team is monitoring the evolving health concerns in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and taking proactive measures to help protect the health and well-being of our community. Get more here.

April 15, 2020

• Hernando County
  Interested in growing your own food? Join this Home Hydroponics Workshop on April 22nd & 23rd to learn about alternative growing methods.
  Preregistration is required: https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwqfuCtqzMtR3NEi6kA6ZcLusevLDdCJQ

• Polk County
  COVID-19 | Upcoming Meetings: Week of April 13, 2020
  The City of Haines City will host upcoming meetings via video conferencing through the Zoom Meetings app.
  Upcoming Meetings
  City Commission Meeting – Thursday, April 16 at 7:00PM
  For agenda information, please contact the City Clerk’s office at (863) 421-9924.
  Zoom Meeting Link (webinar option): https://zoom.us/j/293053692?pwd=cXNKV01Sbk1ZQkRSRXpPbFBqU1RXQT09 | Password: HCcommissi
  Toll-free phone option: (877) 853-5257 or (888) 475-4499
  Meeting ID: 293 053 692| Password: 018220

April 14, 2020 

• UF Extention: Foodie Fun at Home Webinars

April 13, 2020

• USDA COVID-19 Resources

April 11, 2020

• HERNANDO COUNTY: Second Anderson Snow Park Master Plan Survey
• PINELLAS COUNTY: Oldsmar Easter Egg Hunt (social-distancing style)

April 9, 2020 

• Manatee County COVID-19 data dashboard

April 8, 2020

• NEW Florida Unemployment Assistance Online Application (mobile-friendly)
• DONATE to the St. Petersburg Free Clinic

April 7, 2020 

• If you're a small business owner, there are resources available during the coronavirus pandemic.
  The help includes everything from financial assistance to advice from the US Small Business Administration.
  https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

April 6, 2020

• The Temple Terrace Fire Department is accepting appointments to bring their fire truck to residences of children 18 and younger who are celebrating a birthday in April. The visit includes lights, sirens and even the Happy Birthday song, sung by the firefighters. Arrangements can be made by contacting Division Chief Scott Murley at smurley@templeterrace.com. Note that fire department personnel and apparatus are subject to call and may not be able to make it to every request. 
• Pasco changes to free school meals
• Largo virtual city council meeting
• Metropolitian Ministries COVID-19 response
• Unemployment claim form

April 5, 2020

If you think you may be involved in a violent relationship, help is available. Here are several listed by the City of Tampa:

• The Spring Shelter  - (813) 247-7233 (SAFE)
• 24-Hr Court Case Info - (800) 546-4951
• Jail Release Info - (800) 398-3150
• Crisis Center - (813) 234-1234
• Abuse Hotline - (800) 962-2873
• Centre for Women  - (813) 251-8437
• State Attorney's Office - (813) 272-5400
• Bay Area Legal Services  - (813) 232-1343
• Witness Aid Center  - (813) 272-5050

April 2, 2020 

• Despite the health concerns of coronavirus, the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s popular monthly concert series Rock the Park will still go as scheduled this Thursday, April 2nd. The event will feature three bands. However, instead of a concert at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa, the musicians will perform from their homes and the public will be able to enjoy the concert online.
  Thursday’s concert begins at 7pm.  Performers will include Kristopher James at 7 p.m., Ronnie Dee and the Superstars at 7:35 p.m. and Billie Mays III at 8:20 p.m.
  To enjoy the music, go to the Partnership’s Rock the Park Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RockThePark.

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