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April 22, 2019
- Target car seat trade in
- Vote for the Florida Aquarium in USA Today's reader's choice for Best Aquarium
- Human Trafficking and Cyber Safety Community Event, River Ridge Middle School, April 24, 5:30 p.m.
- Suncoast Health Council Board for Pasco and Pinellas Counites
April 21, 2019
April 20, 2019
LINK: Artistas Cafe for autism
April 19, 2019
- Polk County: Public School Community Feedback Survey
- Manatee County: Nominations for 'Military Heroes Baseball Card' set
April 17, 2019
- Diocese of St. Petersburg - Notre Dame donations
- Pasco County officials want feedback on potential roadway connections between Wesley Chapel and Hillsborough County. Take the survey here.
April 16, 2019
- Winter Haven Public Library - Landscaping to Manage Stormwater Runoff
- CareerSource Tampa Bay Job Fair
- 2019 City of Madeira Beach Community Values Survey
April 15, 2019
April 14, 2019
- Pinellas County - Improvements at 62nd Avenue N., 25th Street N. (pdf)
- Register for Hernando County Emergency Preparedness Class
- Help Hillsborough County update technical manuals
April 12, 2019
April 11, 2019
- Hurricane Michael Relief
- American Red Cross
- Help Name 2007OR10: Name the large unnamed planet
- St. Petersburg Free Clinic
April 10, 2019
April 9, 2019
- Pasco County Election Results
- Nominations for the 2019 "Great Brooksvillian" Award (download form)
- Apply to be a Census Taker
- Lakeland Fire Department's Tigertown Chili Throwdown Cook-off
April 6, 2019
April 5, 2019
- Meetings scheduled to cover Medicaid Behavior Analysis Rate Changes
- Tampa: Friday, April 5, 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m., Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid Field Office
6800 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 220
Tampa, Florida 33614-3984 - Orlando: Thursday, April 18, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid Field Office
400 W. Robinson St., Suite N109 A&B (North Tower)
Orlando, FL 32801
- Tampa: Friday, April 5, 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m., Agency for Health Care Administration, Medicaid Field Office
- Hernando County Schools - Volunteer Application
- Renaming Johnson-Wakeland K-8 in Manatee County
- Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act of 2019 - Details
- JOIN OUR CCSO FAMILY - We are currently looking for dedicated professionals to join our family here at CCSO!
Positions availiable, from deputy and communications officers, to crossing guards and transcribers. Full employer paid benefits including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, eleven paid holidays, and much more!
APPLY TODAY! We would love to have YOU as a part of our amazing Sheriff's Office. Visit our website at sheriffcitrus.org to look at position descriptions and requirements.
- Hernando County Government - Join us for the 3rd annual Mermaid Chase Paddling Race Saturday, April 13, 2019 along the Bayport Linda Pedersen Paddling Trail!
Interested in paddling? Register at the following link: https://bit.ly/2TRVg3A - Proceeds from the race will be used for marine and coastal restoration projects going on in Hernando County. #HappyInHernando #MovingForward
April 2, 2019
April 1, 2019
- Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC) is holding a job fair this week. In Brooksville, PHSC and CareerSource Pasco Hernando will host the Opportunity 2019 Hernando County Job Fair scheduled on Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be held at the PHSC North Campus in Brooksville, 11415 Ponce de Leon Blvd, B104/105. To attend, job seekers must pre-register for the event at opportunity2019phscjobfair.eventbrite.com.
- NCAA Women's Final Four Tampa
Championship week in Tampa Bay will culminate Friday, April 5, with the national semifinals at 7 and 9:30 p.m. at Amalie Arena. The national championship game will be played at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 7 at Amalie Arena. - GAME/TICKET INFORMATION
When: National semifinals — 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 5 (ESPN2)
National championship — 6 p.m. Sunday, April 7 (ESPN)
Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida - Click here to buy tickets to one or all of the games.
- Want to Volunteer?
The Tampa Bay Sports Commission and the NCAA are looking for enthusiastic individuals to serve as "ambassadors" for the events surrounding the 2019 NCAA Women's Final Four. There are more than 2,000 shifts available, including transportation and courtesy car drivers, greeters at hotels, airports and other locations and shifts range from three to four hours. Volunteers are asked to register for a minimum of three shifts throughout the weekend. The training is mandatory and volunteers can attend Thursday, March 28 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, March 31 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Amalie Arena. There are perks too! You will receive Women's Final Four apparel, a post-event volunteer appreciation event and a 2019 USF football ticket opportunity. Click here to register to volunteer.
March 30, 2019
- Oldmsar Call to Artists - The Value of Water
- FEMA appeal process for Pasco preliminary fun maps
- Largo Opportunity Zones — investing in community projects
- Pasco County Community Development Survey
March 29, 2019
- Grand Prix of Gulfport Event Information
- City of Lakeland: Did you know that the City of Lakeland's Solid Waste Division is conducting a survey for customers within City limits to improve recycling services? Take the survey here.
March 28, 2019
- City of Oldsmar - April is not only Earth Month, but it’s also time for the Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. Mayor Seidel presented his proclamation support during the Tuesday, March 19th City Council Meeting to our Public Works Director, Nan Bennett (left), and our Sustainability Coordinator, Ashlee Painter (right). Beginning on April 1st, you can make your pledge online to decrease water use and help conserve our natural resources. Get an early start by visiting www.MyWaterPledge.com
- Pasco County Schools will accept magnet applications for eight schools during a second Pasco Pathways open enrollment period from March 28 through April 5. Various numbers of open seats are still available at specific grade levels for the following schools and programs:
- Anclote High School Cambridge International
- Bayonet Point Middle School STEM
- Gulf High School International Baccalaureate
- Wendell Krinn Technical High School
- Pasco High School Cambridge International
- Pasco Middle School Cambridge International
- San Antonio Elementary Cambridge International
- Paul R. Smith Middle School Cambridge International
- For more information and to apply, go
- https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/ed_choice.
March 26, 2019
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March 22, 2019
- Info/registration for the Cottage Foods Workshop in Pasco County
- SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES
March 21, 2019
- SameYou Brain Injury Charity Information
- Citrus County Tourism-Related Grants Information
- Apply to be a Pinellas County lifeguard
March 20, 2019
March 18, 2019
March 16, 2019
- City of Bradenton
The city is soliciting letters of interest for the development of 8 single-family surplus residential lots in the Ballard Park neighborhood. Officials are looking for one developer to build single family homes that meet the City’s “Form Based Code” architectural standards. They're offering two incentives for this project: the first is impact fee credits for the former homes on the site and the second is expedited permitting.
March 15, 2019
- Pinellas Park Fire Department
On Tuesday March 19th @ 5:30pm, the Pinellas Park Fire Department will be having a FREE CPR class where you can learn basic CPR from the finest health care professionals! What a great skill to learn! The class is taught at Station 35 Fire Administration Bldg, 11350 43rd Street Pinellas Park 33762. Once again, the class is free but you will need to register here.
March 14, 2019
- Vacancy rates in Florida highest in the U.S.
- City of Lakeland, FL - Government: We want to hear from you! The City of Lakeland is asking City residents and business owners to be a part of a new recycling outreach campaign. We will use data gathered from the survey to better serve customers with the goal to bring awareness to the number one recycling contaminate: plastic bags and explore community-led solutions to keep plastic bags and plastic wrap/film out of Lakeland's recycling carts. Take the survey at bit.ly/recyclingsurvey-lakeland.
March 13, 2019
- Polk County needs substitute school crossing guards. Call (863) 534-7300 ext 108 if interested.
March 12, 2019
March 11, 2019
March 9, 2019
- ZEPHYRHILLS PD: Attention parents of kids in the greater Zephyrhills area. Do you have a child in grades 1 - 5 who dreams of being a police officer that would love a chance to serve as "Chief for a Day" at the Zephyrhills Police Department? If so, here are the details for them to enter our Chief for a Day Contest.
- Polk County Fire Rescue FREE public safety class schedule
March 8, 2019
- Free active shooter training for businesses in Bradenton. Call 941-932-9305 to schedule a class.
- Lake Wales Public Candidate Forum
- 2019 Country in the Park
March 7, 2019
- ServSafe Manager Certification (food safety) class, exam session info
- Dental Poster Contest: Citrus County Department of Health's local dental program is sponsoring a “Dental Poster Contest”
March 6, 2019
- Gasparilla Career Fest
The Career Fest features over 30 employers onsite hiring ON THE SPOT! Law enforcement, education, nursing, customer service and sales positions are plentiful.
- SR 54 widening from Curley Road to Morris Bridge Road. Lane closures: Sunday, March 3 through Thursday, March 7 from 8 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department seeking Teen Leaders. For more information, please call (727) 738-2920.
How to Apply:
Applications are available, beginning February 18th at the Dunedin Community Center (1920 Pinehurst Road) and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center (550 Laura Lane) or at www.DunedinGov.com/camps.
Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, April 1st.
- Have you liked the Mulberry Phosphate Museum on Facebook? There is so much going on including the brand new Garden Club! Do you have a green thumb? We need you to be a part of our Community Garden! Meetings are every week.
March 5, 2019
- Gulfport's PERMIT-FREE City-Wide Yard Sale information
- Wednesday, March 6 is the Deadline for Voters to Request a Ballot to be Mailed for March 12 Municipal Elections
- The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections reminds voters that 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 is the deadline to request a ballot to be mailed for the March 12, 2019 Election.
- All eligible registered voters can request a mail ballot and vote in the comfort of their homes. To request a mail ballot, visit VotePinellas.com, call (727) 464-VOTE (8683) or email MailBallot@VotePinellas.com. Ballots may also be picked up in Supervisor of Elections Offices; however, mail ballot pickup and voting in Elections Offices on Election Day is only permitted in the case of an emergency.
March 4, 2019
- Deadline for Middle School and High School Art Contest “Trash to Treasures” March 29
- Join George and friends at the Pasco Schools Spring Job Fair at River Ridge High School on Thursday, March 7, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more info and to RSVP, visit http://pascohires2019.eventbrite.com
- CITRUS COUNTY: North Independence Highway improvements from US 41 (North Florida Avenue) to Withlacoochee Trail Access
- Lane closures: Sunday, March 3 through Thursday, March 7 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.
- HERNANDO COUNTY: SR 50 (Cortez Boulevard) median improvements at Fort Dade Avenue
- Lane closures: Monday, March 4 through Friday, March 8 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- LIFEGUARDS NEEDED
- City of Mulberry, FL Government
- We are now hiring lifeguards! Competitive pay, great hours, and a fun summer, apply today!
March 3, 2019
March 1, 2019
Feb. 28, 2019
- Manatee County’s Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program provides matching grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhoods. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis as long as funds last. Projects must be completed within 12 months of receiving funding. Grants may be awarded for any one-time improvement project, activities or events with a clear public benefit.
Feb. 26, 2019
- IN DEPTH: Veterans Benefits and Transition Act
- IN DEPTH: Forever GI Bill Housing Payment Fulfillment Act
- Tampa Bay JobLink Hiring Heroes Career Fair - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Need a GREAT NEW JOB? Tampa Bay JobLink is holding its Tampa Career Fair, featuring over 20 employers onsite hiring ON THE SPOT! Law enforcement, education, nursing, customer service and sales positions are plentiful. Jobseekers are encouraged to come and GET a GREAT New Job.
- Pre-Registration is encouraged - You can visit FloridaJobLink.com for more information or to Register! FloridaJobLink.com
Feb. 25, 2019
- The City of Lakeland is seeking input from citizens on City services and programs. Your feedback will become part of the Strategic Planning Workshops with City of Lakeland officials and Commissioners to help drive the budgeting process for 2020. Lakelandvalues.com
Feb. 20, 2019
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Feb. 8, 2019
- Properly dispose worn U.S. flags in Hernando County
- Pinellas Sheriff's Citizens Academy Alumni Associations's Criminal Justice Scholarship Program
Feb. 7, 2019
Feb. 6, 2019
- Pasco Schools Guest Teacher Hiring Event: Interested applicants may pre-register at https://hirepasco.eventbrite.com.
Feb. 5, 2019
Feb. 2, 2019
- Citrus Coastal Camp
- Polk County Sheriff's Office will hold a free women's personal safety and defense class on February 13 at 6 p.m. at the PCSO Sheriff's Office Operations Center. To RSVP email crimeprevention@polksheriff.org.
- Hernando County employment opportunities
Feb. 1, 2019
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