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• May is Mental Health Awareness Month - resources and more information
  
  
• Get involved with Mental Health Awareness Month
  
  
• American Hospital Association mental health resources
  
  
• The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hosting a ball hockey clinic at Wesley Chapel District Park on Sunday, May 30.

• Lightning to hire "Fan On Demand" for Stanley Cup playoffs
  

Coffee, donuts, and more for a cause!

If you stop by one of the participating Dunkin' locations on May 5th and make a purchase of one of the designated items, they will donate $1 to the Deputy Michael J. Magli Memorial Fund!

Participating locations:

• 3720 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677
• 3801 Tampa Road, Oldsmar, FL 34677
• 2551 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765
• 33240 US 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
• 1461 Main Street, Dunedin, FL -34698
• 8419 US Highway 19, Port Richey, FL 34668
• 700 34th Street North, St. Pete, FL 33713
• 3850 34th Street South, St Pete, FL 33711
• 1200 Pasadena Ave. South, Pasadena, FL 33707
• 1525 4th Street South St. Pete, FL 33701
• 5602 Gulfport Blvd S Gulfport, FL 33707
• 3934 49th Street North Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
• 17307 Gulf Boulevard, North Redington Beach, FL 33708
• 23924 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33765
• 2451 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759
• 2600 Bayshore Blvd. Dunedin, FL 34698
• 27001 US 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761 (in the mall)
• 18419 US 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764
• 1815 N Highland Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
• 1749 Drew Street, Clearwater, 33755
• 7004 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614
• 10960- B Cross Creek , Tampa, FL 33647
• 330 W Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33612
• 17691 Gunn Highway, Odessa, FL 33556
• 12181 West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33635
• 10608 New East Bay Road, Gibsonton, FL 33543
• 1261 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
• 3515 East Bay Drive, Largo, FL 33771
• 13013 66th Street, Largo, FL 33773
• 13050 Walsingham Road Largo, FL 33774
• 3920 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
• 7030 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771

• DEA National Take Back Day

• TD Tampa Bay: Your Intercounty Connection
• LINK: Virtual Tree Art Contest
• COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
• COVID Controls in New Zealand

 

• LINK: Take the Equitable Pinellas survey
• LINK: UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension Earth Day celebration
• Join the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ team, Doris Heitzmann and Jonathan Prieto, to learn about the important role trees play in your landscape and for the environment. We will also discuss how to create healthy soil by amending with composted organic matter and tree-based materials.
  Friday at 10 AM EDT – 11:30 AM EDT
  Go to https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/pinellas/ for more information.
  If you have any questions, please contact us at 727-582-2517 or jprieto@pinellascounty.org

April 15, 2021

• Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo

• PDF: Read the "Cruise Act" introduced Tuesday

April 12, 2021

• Pasco County Farm Share event

April 10, 2021

• Dunedin Cares is asking local businesses and organizations to participate in its "Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge" to help stock the shelves with food for people who need it. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3dU09ku

April 6, 2021 

• Pasco County Offers More Assistance Through Pasco H.E.A.R.T.
  Program to help pay your bills directly if you rent in Pasco County and have experienced economic hardship due to COVID-19.
  Apply online at: bit.ly/31my3IP

April 5, 2021

• Tampa Bay Rays safety guidelines for Tropicana Park attendance

March 31, 2021

• CDC Report: COVID-19 was the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. in 2020

March 30, 2021

• Pasco County Job and Volunteer Opportunities

March 28, 2021

• Dunedin Parks & Recreation Teen Leadership Program

March 27, 2021

• Pinellas Urban Farm & Garden Tour Set for March 27
  • Residents and community gardens of St. Pete can now sell their produce, herb & honey directly from their property. The tour is from 10 a.m - 2 p.m. In-person tours start on the hour. Each location will also host an online virtual tour. 
  • These tours offer a day of meeting and learning from local food producers about how to buy food directly from them or how to create your own backyard or community garden.
  • The event is free. Participants can drop-in at select locations. 
  • Here are the locations: 
  • Private Homesteads
    ● Urban Oakstead
    3625 Dartmouth Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL
    ● St. Pete MicroFarm
    651 62nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL
    ● CommuniTree
    3061 20th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL
    ● EarthSong Nursery
    5001 10th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL
    ● The Urban Harvest
    5610 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL
    ● Little Tree Homestead & Nursery
    4235 Burlington Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL
    Community Gardens
    ● Bartlett Park Community Garden
    1453 Highland St. S., St. Petersburg, FL
    ● EPP - Lakewood Elementary
    4151 6th St S, St. Petersburg, FL
    ● Beacon Community Food Forest
    2470 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL
    ● DayStar Garden
    1055 28th St. S., St. Petersburg
    Urban Farms
    ● St. Pete Youth Farm
    1664 12th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL
    ● 15th Street Farm
    310 15th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL

March 25, 2021

• Make a direct impact on the restoration of Robinson Preserve! Join us for a salt marsh volunteer planting day at the Robinson Expansion. Salt marshes are essential for healthy fisheries, coastlines, and communities. Volunteers must be 16 years or older to participate.
  Reservations are required.​
  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/Robinson-expansion-salt-marsh-planting-volunteer-days-registration-141294350205?fbclid=IwAR0mVfbDLSumsJDqzHNvgCo1lHmh5IUnrA19q3PbaPNSXz5yBWdDadVgriA

 

March 24, 2021

• Citrus County Job Opportunities

March 23, 2021

• Bring your little ones to Conservatory Park for an interactive storytime about spring! We will be reading "Who Likes Rain?" by Wong Herbert Yee. Program suitable for children 5 and under and their families. Reservations recommended. To register please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145298789591 .
  For more information please contact sara.alvarezcollazo@mymanatee.org or call (941) 742-5923 ext. 6044.​

• Hudson Regional Library   
  Have you ever been curious about a plant-based diet?  This program will introduce you to a plant based diet. Please visit here to register: https://zoom.us/.../tJ0qceCprTkuGtBdvK1UZLpqaMykHw6-ARev​

 

March 22, 2021

• HERNANDO COUNTY PROPERTY APPRAISER’S OFFICE HIRING
• LINK TO APPLICATION: https://www.hernandopa-fl.us/PAWebSite/Default.aspx?xml=Employment
  
  
• MANATEE COUNTY IT OPEN POSITIONS
• LINK TO APPLICATION: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/manateecounty/jobs/3013715/information-technology-it-client-services-division-manager?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs&fbclid=IwAR3Y_pCuU3ozO18fjkYvwP5ym-Kv6sN55FUR_Y_2kFPQhdJgw_TDvKNEQoc
   

March 20, 2021

• COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Opportunity

March 19, 2021

• Rediscover Florida

March 17, 2021 

• Rays To Host Drive To Opening Day Event

March 14, 2021

• J. Ben Harill Recreation Complex is hiring youth basketball referees. To inquire about the position or schedule an interview, call Summer Marin at (727) 942-7439 or email scmartin@pascocountyfl.net. More information here.

March 13, 2021

• Looking for a career centered around helping young people? The Citrus County School District is hiring bus drivers. Click here for more information.

March 11, 2021

• CALCULATOR: How much will you get with the latest stimulus package?
• Deputy Michael J. Magli Redfish Kayak Fishing Fundraising Tournament; Saturday, April 3, 2021
  Reel Adventure Kayak Fishing and Osprey Bay Outdoors is hosting a kayak fishing tournament to fundraise for the family of Deputy Michael J. Magli, who was killed in the line of duty on February 17, 2021.
  Visit https://www.rakfishing.com/michaelmagli to register or for additional information.

March 10, 2021

• CALCULATOR: How much will you get with the latest stimulus package?
• Hernando County's COVID-19 Response Page
• Spruce up your yard!  UF IFAS Extension Pasco County is hosting a plant sale just for you.  Join us March 19 & 20 in Dade City for the Master Gardener Volunteer Spring Plant Sale!  We’ll have a wide variety of Florida-Friendly plants waiting for you.  Buy your tickets today at:  bit.ly/MarPlantSale.  #PascoProud​

March 9, 2021

• Register for the Webinar: http://bit.ly/BackyardBugsAndButterflies
  What is that bug? Does it bite? Join UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, James Stevenson, as he introduces families to the wonderful world of bugs and butterflies found throughout Pinellas County.​
   

March 8, 2021

• 1771 Designs
• Tampa Job Fair

March 3, 2021 

• Pasco County Human Services
  There has been a surge in fraud cases targeting seniors and other groups during the pandemic. Join Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis to learn more about protecting yourself and your loved ones from becoming a victim of these evolving threats.
• Consumer Protection Virtual Forum
  Date: March 5, 2021
  Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  This forum will be conducted via Zoom. Link posted in comments.
  Meeting ID: 161 119 5659
  Passcode: 084027
   

March 1, 2021 

• Vinik Sports Group announces Backing the Bay, powered by The Identity Tampa Bay, a marketing grant program designed to help small businesses throughout the Tampa Bay community. The program will feature one locally-owned small business per month throughout the remainder of 2021, at least half of which will be minority, woman, veteran, or LGBT-owned. Applications are now being accepted for the months of May, June, July, and August. The deadline to apply is March 15.
• To apply for the Backing the Bay program and more information, including the official rules, visit  www.BackingTheBay.com.
   

Feb. 27, 2021

• CDC Guidance for Dental Settings

Feb. 23, 2021

• Join UF IFAS Extension Pasco County for a Virtual ServSafe Manager Certification Class and Exam. Online sessions will be held throughout March with the in-person exam on March 22.  Learn more on what you need and how to register at: bit.ly/ServSafeMarch2021​
  
  
• Join us for a virtual visit from The Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) to learn about the United States' longest, nonvenomous, native snake: The Eastern Indigo Snake! This webinar will take place via Zoom. Please register at https://ufl.zoom.us/.../tJEvf-2srDgsHtVhbK0RJ-r3TbtVCSJBzMEF​
   

Feb. 22, 2021

• Black Art and Film Festival Starts February 25

Feb. 21, 2021

• Mountain Trail Soap Company

Feb. 20, 2021

• LINK: Bob's Blessings - 11 Day Covid Documentary

Feb. 19, 2021 

• SheSpeaksSolutions Inc.’s is planning a 274-mile SOUND THE ALARM WALK-A-THON FROM “TAMPA TO TALLAHASSEE” to raise statewide awareness on the lack of legislative funding for mental health and mental health resources! SheSpeaksSolutions Inc., in collaboration with Tampa Bay Crisis Center and Tallahassee Apalachee Center for Mental Health
   

• Lakeland Winter Collector Car Auction Confirmed for February 19-20
  SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus to Host 400+ Classic/Collector Cars 
  More information is available at http://www.CarlisleEvents.com or http://www.CarlisleAuctions.com.

 

Feb. 18, 2021

• Hillsborough County Public Schools is holding a virtual job fair Feb. 18 from 6-8 pm to hire custodians, school bus drivers, and food service workers to make a positive impact on our students.​

Feb. 16, 2021

• Designated phone/help line for COVID vaccines in Florida

Feb. 10, 2021

• FDVA: Homebound Veterans and COVID-19

Feb. 7, 2021

• African Americans in Tampa Celebrate Family During Black History Month
• BLACK HISTORY MONTH: "Hey, Everybody": Barack Obama Crashes Book Club Meeting Discussing His Memoir
• BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Martin Luther King Jr.'s Words Still Ring Decades After Orlando Visit
• City of Winter Haven Virtual Job Recruitment Event
  Citrus County School District: Bus Drivers Wanted

Feb. 5, 2021

• Pasco County's 30th Annual Kids Fishing Tournament on February 27, 2021

• PSTA to add additional "COVID Relief" trips: 

• Route 19C: Additional Trips 

Weekday –10:00 am and 6:30 pm    

Saturday –8:00 am and 7:00 pm 

No additional service on Sundays  

 

• Route 34C: Additional Trips 
  
  (Service between Grand Central Station and Shoppes at Park Place ONLY)  
  
  Weekday –9:30 am to 3:30 pm  
  
  Saturday –9:00 am to7:00 pm  
  
  Sunday –8:30 am to 5:30 pm 

 

• Route 52C: Additional Trips 

Weekday –8:00 am and 4:00 pm    

Saturday –9:30 am and 8:30 pm    

Sunday –8:30 am and 6:30 pm  

 

Feb. 4, 2021

• Calling all trail enthusiasts! We need your help selecting a new logo for the Pinellas County Trail. Take our short survey to view the design options. Your responses will help us shape the final logo. The survey is open now until Tues., Feb. 9 by using this link: https://bit.ly/3oOVvrj.​

Jan. 30, 2021

• Puppet Pelts

Jan. 29, 2021 

• Keep Pasco Beautiful to partner with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program on a volunteer cleanup in Land o' Lakes!  This event will take place on February 6th from 9 am to 11 am.  We will be social distancing and masks are mandatory.  This does qualify as community service for students and we will be able to sign forms that day.  
   

Jan. 27, 2021

• Join us as we dive into the history of the Tampa Bay area including our early geologic history, Paleoindian inhabitants, European incursions, our historic buildings and forts, and of course our precious wildlife that call Florida home. Sensing Nature biologist, Brian Lane will take you on a historic exploration of Tampa Bay. This webinar will take place over Zoom. Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YOJUkjAjRTKu1GpdqWIzFA?fbclid=IwAR1ktsHpOYWzF41NmdIUnRZ90q4x2mvjlx_eEtVLYiL2Wgp91l8pRODxqaA​

Jan. 23, 2021

• EVENT INFO: Robinson Preserve Full Moon Paddle

Jan. 21, 2021

• Join us as we dive into the history of the Tampa Bay area. Sensing Nature biologist, Brian Lane will take you on a historic exploration of Tampa Bay.
  This webinar will take place over Zoom. Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_YOJUkjAjRTKu1GpdqWIzFA.
  Questions? Please email us at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org​

Jan. 13, 2021 

• Free Irrigation 101 workshop in March
  Citrus County Utilities is offering a free online irrigation 101 class on January 20, 2021 from 1pm through 4pm. The training offers the basics of operating an irrigation system in Florida.
  Register at https://ccufflprogram.eventbrite.com/.​
   

Jan. 12, 2021 

• Manatee Schools: Volunteers Needed: Assisting high school seniors and their families apply for FAFSA, earning free money for college or technical school. Sessions from January through April via Zoom. Training provided. 
   

Jan. 11, 2021

• Pasco County Fire Rescue is looking to hire our next class of Firefighter Paramedics to join our team.

Jan. 10, 2021 

• Safer At Home Workout with Personal Trainer Leila Hughel-Deeds
  
  
• City of Mulberry - Pigapalooza Vendor Application
   

Jan. 9, 2021 

• JOB OPENING: Polk County Fire Company Captain
  
  
• Pinellas Park Employment Opportunities
   

Jan. 7, 2021

• Winter Haven code compliance liens or call Code Compliance at 863-291-5697.

Jan. 5, 2021

• Citrus County Move in the Park
• Florida-Friendly Landscaping - Free Virtual Classes
• Pinellas Park National Little League

Jan. 2, 2021

• Help shape Lakeland's future in the New Year!
• O-Strong Fitness - Workouts

Dec. 31, 2020 

• New Year's Eve events

1ST NIGHT ST. PETE: https://www.firstnightstpete.com/

NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY & RIVERFRONT CONCERT AT ARMATURE WORKS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-eve-riverfront-concert-fireworks-at-armature-works-tickets-130500232709

NOON YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION FOR KIDS AT ARMATURE WORKS

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/noon-years-eve-celebration-for-kids-at-armature-works-tickets-128151140511?aff=erelpanelorg

MISSED HOLIDAYS 2020 NYE 2021 AT AMERICAN SOCIAL

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/missed-holidays-2020-nye-2021-tampa-tickets-130634526385?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

NEW YEAR'S EVE BUSCH GARDENS

https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/new-years-eve-celebration/

DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN AT GLAZER CHILDRENS MUSEUM

https://glazermuseum.org/event/downtown-countdown-2

NEW YEAR'S EVE CRUISE YACHT STARSHIP

https://www.yachtstarship.com/event/new-years-eve-fireworks-cruise/

CHILL YEAR'S EVE AT THE STRAZ

https://www.strazcenter.org/Events/Straz/Shows/2021_Theater/Chill-Year%e2%80%99s-Eve

HAIR OF THE DOG NEW YEAR'S DAY AT SPARKMAN WHARF

https://sparkmanwharf.com/event/hair-of-the-dog/​

 

Dec. 30, 2020 

• The Gladys Douglas Preserve: Help preserve Pinellas County's green space
• USF Health and Tampa General Hospital Selected to Participate in the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 3 Clinical Trial
• Manatee County jobs

Dec. 29. 2020

• Virtual New Year's Eve apps

Dec. 28, 2020

• Tampa Fire Rescue hiring - application information
• Project 615 "Nashville Strong" shirts

Dec. 27, 2020

• Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office trainee opening

Dec. 24, 2020

• List of Bay area Cold WX Shelters

Dec. 23, 2020

• Pinellas County announces cold weather shelters

Dec. 16, 2020 

• Hillsborough County is working to develop a Community Sustainability Action Plan. Sustainability is the wise use of resources to meet the current needs of individuals and society, while helping to sustain and protect the wellbeing of our people, the environment, and the local economy. https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TiGKqEjShAJUqh​
  

Dec. 15, 2020 

• Pasco County Public Transportation​
  RIDER ALERT! Expect Delays on Route 19 due to one bus down.   
  Bayonet Point southbound at 2 p.m., 4 p.m., and 6 p.m. are not in service.
  Huey Ave. northbound at 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. are not in service.  Please check the schedule and take alterative times. https://bit.ly/pcptroute19

 

• RecruitMilitary.com
  RecruitMilitary Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
  WHO:  DAV and RecruitMilitary will host the Eastern Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans.
  WHAT:  This is a free virtual hiring event for transitioning military personnel, veterans, National Guard members, Reserve members and military spouses.
  WHEN:  Tuesday, December 15th from 11am to 3pm Eastern Time.
  WHERE: For more information and to register for this virtual hiring event, visit here.
  MORE DETAILS: Since the onset of COVID-19 RecruitMilitary has hosted 57 virtual veteran career fairs, providing 2,300 organizations with access to more than 54,000 military-trained candidates.
   

Dec. 14, 2020

Pinellas: Disaster risk survey now open to residents and businesses

•           Disaster risk survey can be accessed at https://www.opentownhall.com/10050

•           Survey results will help develop post-disaster redevelopment planning efforts

•           Project part of a $75,000 grant by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Dec. 12, 2020

• The Citrus County Legislative Delegation is modifying the process for receiving public input for the 2021 Legislative Session. For more information please visit: https://www.facebook.com/CitrusCountyBOCC/posts/3566663570086086
  
  

Dec. 6, 2020

• GoFund Me: Help bring back Pizzeataly
  
  This Gofundme.com site is not managed by Spectrum Bay News 9. For more information on how the site works and the rules visit http://www.gofundme.com/safety

Dec. 5, 2020

• Pinellas County wants your input on the next 30 years of the Pinellas trail

Dec. 4, 2020 

• Pasco County: Hudson library drive in concert.
  Registration link: https://pascolibraries.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=89065&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2020/12/01
   

Dec. 3, 2020 

• Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian Corley released a statement regarding the recent presidential election. Read his full statement here.
   

Dec. 1, 2020

• Regional 911 Virtual Meet and Greet

Pinellas County Government is currently hiring 10 Law Enforcement Telecommunicators. Register now for this virtual opportunity to learn more from the hiring manager about the application and hiring process; on-the-job training and career progression with Regional 911.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_csQ6gphhS1KVzwpYvhACQg

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