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Press Releases ST. Pete Beach Fresh Market continues to grow (St. Pete Beach, FL) - Every Wednesday morning, people flock to the St. Pete Beach Community Center to shop for fresh produce, organic food products, fresh coffees and smoothies, an array of natural cheeses, crafts, clothing, original sculptures and much more. The outdoor market is located in a covered pavilion right on Boca Ciega Bay and continues to expand in vendors and shoppers each week. Drop by every Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:00pm at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. To become a vendor in the City of St. Pete Beach’s Wednesday Morning Market or for more information, call (727) 363-9245. ### Summer 5K Series combines fitness and fun (St. Pete Beach, FL) - The St. Pete road runners are
kicking off their first-ever St. Pete Beach Summer 5k Series. These races
will occur on the Friday evenings of June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th.
All races begin at 7:00pm from Harry’s Beach bar, behind the Sirata
at 5300 Gulf Blvd. Come enjoy post-race refreshments, door prizes and
great music. ### The 2008 Spring Community Festival (St. Pete Beach, FL)- The City of St. Pete Beach will host a Spring Community Festival at the St. Pete Beach Community Center Park & Pool on Saturday, April 26th, 2008 to celebrate art, culture, sport, family and our great island city! For more information on the concert, please call (727) 363-9245. ### Sound, Sand, and Stars Create A Memorable Evening (St. Pete Beach, FL)- The City of St. Pete Beach will host a free community concert under the stars at beautiful Upham Beach on Friday, February 15th from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Residents of St. Pete Beach and all surrounding communities are invited to pack up the family, bring a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the jazz stylings of the Tom Stewart Trio. For more information on the concert, please call (727) 363-9245. ### St. Pete Beach Becomes A Mecca For Yard Sale Aficionados (St. Pete Beach, FL)- The City of St. Pete Beach hosts its city-wide community yard sale, where St. Pete Beach and surrounding city residents can clean out their closets for some extra dough or come seeking treasures. With almost fifty individual booths, sale-goers can browse for hours through antiques, electronics, clothing, furniture, knick-knacks and much more! Bring your singles and an eye for bargains on Saturday, February 23rd from 8:00am to 12:00pm to the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. The yard sale will take place rain or shine under the Community Center’s covered pavilion, adjacent to beautiful Boca Ciega Bay! Those interested in being part of one of the area’s largest community yard sales should contact Mandy Edmunds at (727) 363-9245 for pricing and to reserve your sale space now! ### Kids' Imaginations Soar At New “Clubhouse For Kids” (St. Pete Beach, FL)- A brand-new “Clubhouse for Kids” has moved in to the St. Pete Beach Community Center and opened up the door to children’s imaginations. Welcoming infants to Preschoolers, “The Clubhouse” is an innovative, indoor wonderland with activities and play areas designed to stimulate children’s bodies and minds. “The Clubhouse” boasts a music studio, art center, toys to ride and climb on, a dress-up stage, puppet theatre and much more in a clean, beautiful setting overlooking Boca Ciega Bay. “The Clubhouse for Kids” promotes learning and growth in a safe and calm environment allowing children to bond with parents and their peers. “The Clubhouse for Kids” is held Monday through Wednesday from 9:30am-11:30am at the new St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. For costs and additional information, contact Kelley Poole at 363-9245. ### City of St. Pete Beach Plans to Host Weekly “Fresh Market” (St. Pete Beach, FL)-The City of St. Pete Beach will begin hosting a “Wednesday Morning Market” at the St. Pete Beach Community Center and is currently seeking interested vendors to sell items such as fresh produce, spices and herbs, flowers, and unique home-made goods. The weekly markets will be held Wednesdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the covered pavilion at the Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Current pricing for vendors is $25.00 weekly or $75.00 for four continuous weeks of sale at the market; all vendor fees are subject to change without notice. To become a vendor in the City of St. Pete Beach’s Wednesday Morning Market or for more information, contact Many Edmunds at (727) 363-9245. ### “Touch-a-Truck” Family Fun Day is in gear! (St. Pete Beach, FL)- The Fourth Annual City of St. Pete Beach Touch-A-Truck is rolling in, bringing trucks of all shapes and sizes to the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. Join us on Saturday, February 9 from 10:00-12:00pm. Kids of all ages are in the driver’s seat when they explore municipal vehicles and meet the personnel who serve and protect our community. After getting up close to all the wheeled wonders, kids and families will enjoy a moon bounce house, snacks and refreshments, and plenty of family fun. This is a free event for the community so bring the kids and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon. If you have a truck or vehicle that you would like to share with the children or you would like to get involved with this event, please contact Kelley Poole, Event Coordinator, at (727) 363-9245. ### Support the Arts! (St. Pete Beach, FL)- “Warm Sun Blue Water” – a public art installation showing by Maria Saraceno and Steve Schechner. Come support local artisans on Friday, February 8th at 7:00pm at an art opening with music and light appetizers at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. Call 363-9245 for additional information. ### Calling all card enthusiasts! (St. Pete Beach, FL)- Come meet new friends and enjoy a day of cards at a “Card Party,” hosted by The Community Club and held at the St. Pete Beach Community Center, 7701 Boca Ciega Dr. Join us on Saturday, February 9 from 9:30am-4:30pm for a fun-filled day of card games, conversation and fun! To sign up or for more information call 363-9245. ### 2008 St. Pete Beach Parking Permits (St. Pete Beach, FL)- The St. Pete Beach 2008 Parking Permits are now on sale. You can purchase your permit(s) from the St. Pete Beach Police Department- Records Division located at 200- 76th Avenue, St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. If you are unable to come during those times please call 727. 363. 9214 to make other arrangements. You must bring with you a current Vehicle Registration, Driver’s License, and proof of residency (for those who are SPB residents). Accepted forms for proof of residency are a current Vehicle Registration, Driver’s License, Tax Statement, or Lease/Rental Agreement. Bills, mail, or checks will not be accepted as proof of residency. Below are the available permit types as well as the meter and pay station hours of operation and fees. If you have any questions please call 727. 363. 9214. ‘A’ Permit: Owners of eligible properties on Gulf Way. * $3.00-$35.00/year ‘B’ Permit: Meters & Pay Station Parking (Except County Park). SPB Residents- $15.00/year * Non SPB Residents- $75.00/ year * Day Pass- $10.00 ‘D’ Permit: Residents who live in areas designated for controlled parking (Pass-A-Grille Area). $5.00/year * $3.00/month ‘E’ Permit: Residents of eligible property on Beach Plaza, 67th. thru 70th. Avenues, Sunset Way. * $15.00/year Business/Employee: Those who work on SPB but do not live on SPB. * $75.00/year * $25.00/month Parking Meter Rates: Along Pass A Grille Way, Sunset Way and 51st. Avenue. *ENFORCED* (7) Days Per Week 8AM – 8PM $1.00 per hour. Parking Pay Station Rates: Along Gulf Way, 9th. 15th & 16th. Avenues, Don Boat Ramp, 67th Avenue/Beach Plaza/UphamBeach. *ENFORCED* (7) Days Per Week 8AM – 8PM $1.25 per hour - $10.00 for 12 hours. Parking Pay Station Rates: At County Park and at the Waterfront/Boat Ramp Spaces Egan Park. *ENFORCED* (7) Days Per Week 24 Hours $1.25 per hour - $10.00 for each 12 hours. *PLEASE NOTE CHANGES* ### Channel 15 Moving (St. Pete Beach, FL)- Bright House Networks has announced that effective December 11, 2007, Channel 15 will be relocated to a higher digital tier on the cable lineup. This lineup change will also affect county government channels currently located on Channel 18. The change is affecting all city and county governments in the entire bay area. The new channel will be on the digital tier, above Channel 99. Officials with Bright House have informed the city that they will offer a free converter box for those who still want to access government channels but do not want to pay an up charge for the digital cable. If the conversion box is not free, the converter box will cost $7 per month per television. This includes all televisions in government buildings. Due to a new state law which changed the rules regulating cable companies, it appears there is very little the city and local county governments can do to prevent the change from taking place. The law known as the “Consumer Choice Act of 2007” gives all negotiation power with local cable companies to the state and prohibits counties and municipalities from negotiating terms and conditions. Several consumer groups have raised concern with the state over the issue but at this time it appears there is very little we can do as a city to prevent the change from taking place. Bright House says that the change is needed due to the fact that the federal government has mandated all broadcast networks be in high definition. Many networks, including Channel 15 at this time, are currently broadcast in analog. A number of cities are discussing ways to get Bright House to reconsider this decision. In the meantime consumers should contact Dan Ballister, Vice President of Community Affairs, at 727.329.2925 to let them know how they will be affected by such a change. Looking to the future, it is very likely that city government television will no longer be broadcast by local cable companies past the year 2012. The law no longer makes it a requirement for cable companies to carry us on their channel lineup. The cities and counties are working together to formulate a mutually beneficial plan prior to 2012 so that we do not lose this critical communication component. ### St. Pete Beach Yard Sale is Back! (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Join us on Saturday, September 22 for a community-wide yard sale at the new Community Center!. This is an excellent opportunity for you to finally get rid of all those boxes piled up in your garage. The yard sale will be held on Saturday, September 22nd from 8:00am-1:00pm at the new community center. Please pre-register at the Community Center if you are interested in selling at the yard sale. The cost is $10 with a recreation card and $12.50 without a card. ### 14th Annual St. Pete Beach Hurricane Forum (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Don’t let this hurricane season take you by storm! Find out from the experts the proper preparation for St. Pete Beach homes or businesses, the evacuation and re-entry process for St. Pete Beach and dealing with disaster in the aftermath of a storm. Join us on August 7, 2007 at the brand new St. Pete Beach Community Center (7701 Boca Ciega Drive) from 6pm-9pm. The vendor portion of the forum will take place from 6pm-7pm while the speaker portion of the forum will begin at 7pm. Guest speakers include Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay, Pinellas County Emergency Management Director Sally Bishop, St. Pete Beach Fire Department Ops Commander Tom Malone, St. Pete Beach Police Deputy Chief Dean Horianopoulos and St. Pete Beach Community Development Director Karl Holley. A question and answer session will follow the speakers’ presentations. Refreshments and hot dogs will be provided for free by the Lion’s Club for all in attendance. Attendees are encouraged to stay until then end, when a raffle will be held for free hotel getaways and dinners! This is the 14th year St. Pete Beach has held a hurricane forum. After seeing the devastation created by Hurricane Andrew in South Florida, our Fire Department decided to make sure the residents and businesses of St. Pete Beach were properly informed and prepared if a hurricane ever hit our area. Since our first hurricane forum, the popularity has only grown. We expect 200-300 people for this year’s forum. While we do focus on St. Pete Beach, the forum is open to any and all residents of the surrounding communities. This event is sponsored by the St. Pete Beach Fire Department and the St. Pete Beach Office of Public Information. ### Proposed Budget Cuts (St. Pete Beach, FL)-The State Legislature mandated that local municipalities like ours reduce the revenue we receive from property taxes. The actual amount required to be reduced is based upon increases in tax revenues we received over the past several years. For our city, the amount of reduction has resulted in a $615,000 required cut to our property tax revenue. The following actions have been proposed by city staff and will next be reviewed by the Finance and Budget Review Committee and the City Commission:
Other revenue enhancements and smaller budget cuts have been made to meet the state mandated budget cuts. The proposed budget cuts are balanced and consistent with the direction of the City Commission to first look for changes that have the least impact on service levels. Final decisions on the budget will be made over the next several months after reviews by the Finance & Budget Review Committee and City Commission. ### Independence Day Fireworks (St. Pete Beach, FL)- Grab your beach blankets and lounge chairs as we celebrate Independence Day in St. Pete Beach! Join us after dusk (approximately 9pm) on Wednesday, July 4 for a free city-sponsored fireworks display. The best viewing spot will be at the County Park located at 4700 Gulf Blvd. However, fireworks will be visible all along St. Pete Beach. Limited parking will be available at the county lot. ### Saturday Morning Market (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Looking for a fresh market now that St. Petersburg’s has closed for the season? Then head on over to the City of St. Pete Beach’s new Saturday Morning Market! The City is teaming up with Suntan Arts to produce a weekly Saturday market at the city’s brand new Community Center located at 7701 Boca Ciega Drive. The very first Market will launch the weekend of the Grand Opening of the new Center on Saturday, July 7th. The market will run from 8am-1pm every Saturday in the covered first floor breezeway of the Community Center. Visitors are encouraged to show up early to get the best variety of produce or products! Market vendors will offer locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, and arts and crafts. We’ll also feature a variety of live music and activities throughout the year! For further information on the Saturday Morning Markets or to become a vendor, please call 363-2144. ### Community Center Grand Opening 07-07-07! (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Less than one year after breaking ground, the City of St. Pete Beach’s brand new 11,000 square foot Community Center is opening its doors! Join us on July 6th and 7th as we celebrate a monumental occasion in St. Pete Beach! The official ribbon cutting ceremony for the new center will take place the evening of Friday, July 6th. A reception and open house will immediately follow the ribbon cutting. Be sure to come back Saturday, July 7th for our all-day long grand opening celebration, featuring free entry to the city’s first-ever public swimming pool! After a day long of family fun by the pool, everyone’s invited to head out to the park for some rock and blues music by Sandy Atkinson and the MoDeans at our Sunset Celebration. Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, July 7 Pool Activities Recreation Center Activities: Park Activities: For further information on the new Community Center, please call Recreation at 363-2146. ### Water Discussion with Pinellas County Utilities (St. Pete Beach)- Representatives from Pinellas County Utilities will give a presentation and answer questions at the June 26, 2007 City Commission Meeting. PCU representatives will discuss our concerns relating to the current status of potable water and the future of the system. Some of the issues that will be addressed include drinking water quality, pressure and supply. The representatives will also address issues with the recent reclaimed water restrictions. The public is invited to attend. The presentation will take place at the start of the Tuesday, June 26 Commission Meeting at 7pm in the City Commission Chambers located at 155 Corey Avenue. ### Property Tax Reform Town Hall Meetings For Immediate Release: May 18, 2007 (St. Pete Beach)- The City of St. Pete Beach and its residents have closely monitored the property tax reform debate in Tallahassee. Over the next two weeks, Representative Janet C. Long (District 51-Seminole) and her colleagues will hold town hall meetings to seek your input on proposed tax reforms. These meetings are in preparation for the Special Session on Property Tax Reform scheduled to begin on June 12th. The citizens of St. Pete Beach are highly encouraged to attend the upcoming meetings. Some of the proposals being considered will have considerable impact on the service levels of our Police, Fire, Public Works and Leisure Services Departments. The decisions that will be made in the upcoming weeks have the potential to drastically change the way local government operates if current proposals are adopted. These are very serious issues that will be debated and voted on during the upcoming Special Session. This is an opportunity for St. Pete Beach residents to speak directly with the legislators who will be voting on the important issue. Wednesday, May 23, 2007; 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 31, 2007; 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ### Dancing on the Beach Summer Concert Series (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Grab your beach blankets and lounge chairs for the second annual spring concert series on St. Pete Beach! Unwinding at Upham will take place on Friday, May 18th, from 7-9 p.m. at Upham Beach (6850 Beach Plaza). This is a free event! Last months’ concert was such a success that the City of St. Pete Beach has asked “The Edge Water Band” to be the second of 3 bands to play this season. Be ready to dance, relax and enjoy music from the 70’s through current tunes. The band plays blues, southern rock, and classic rock to compliment a beautiful sunset backdrop. Carol Macik, dance instructor for the City of St. Pete Beach Recreation Dept., will also be a part of this concert. Carol will be swinging to the Macarena and the Electric Slide while the band takes a break. She would like to have participants at the concert join her to have some fun! If you don’t know how to do these two dances, be prepared to learn them! Get your dancing shoes ready and join us for a fabulous evening! The Seaside Grille will be open to purchase their great food and beverages. For further information, please contact Recreation at 363-2146 or 363-9245. ### Children's Fish-A-Thon! (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Grab your rods and reels for St. Pete Beach’s second annual children’s fish-a-thon! Join us for a fun-filled day on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Merry Pier (801-Pass-A-Grille Way) from 10:00am-Noon. Prizes will be awarded for biggest catch, smallest catch, most unusual and most fish caught. Bait and refreshments will be available for everyone. All participants however are responsible for their own fishing gear and tackle. Seventeen year olds and younger are welcome. Ten year olds and younger must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $2.00 and all participants must pre-register by Thursday, May 10, 2007 by calling Mary-Jo Golliner from the Recreation Department at 363-2146 or 363-9245 or Merry Pier at 360-1400. ### Senior Excursion: Meal & A Movie (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- St. Pete Beach Seniors… join us as we experience La Dolce Vita! You’ll experience “The Sweet Life” as this month’s senior excursion takes us on a taste of Italy! Join us for a journey of fun and excitement for our meal and a movie excursion. We’ll start the day off with a little Italian fanfare at the Olive Garden. Immediately following lunch we’ll take in a film at the local cinemas! (Movie TBA) The cost for this senior excursion is $20 per person for admission at the movies and transportation fees. Everyone will be responsible for ordering their own food as well as paying for it. We will leave at 10:30am sharp, from the Don Vista Cultural Arts Center (3300 Pass-A-Grille Way) and return no later than 4pm. Please call 363-2146 or 363-9245 for reservations. Deadline for reservations is Friday, April 20th. A minimum of 13 participants is required. For more information, please contact Mary-Jo Golliner at 363-2146. ### SUNTAN ART GALLERY RECEPTIONS Our first Gallery Reception will honor our featured artist George Greenfield. Greenfield’s master photography will hang in the Parkside Gallery. George captures the color and fun of beach life. The opening reception will take place on Thursday, April 12 at 6:30pm. Refreshments will be served on the patio adjacent to the Parkside Gallery. Greenfield’s work will be on exhibit April 9 - May 3 from 9am-4pm at the Don Vista Cultural Arts Center. The public is also invited to Suntan Art’s opening of its members’ show, ‘Masters Revisited.’ Members’ interpretation of this theme will invoke humorous recognition of ‘master’ works. The opening reception for the Main Gallery Exhibition will take place on Saturday, April 14th from 3pm-5pm for the Main Gallery Exhibition Reception. The work that is hanging in the main gallery will change as well as the artists. Please, feel free to stop by the Don Vista Cultural Arts Center to view both of the Suntan Art receptions. For further information, please call 363-2144. ### Unwinding At Upham (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Grab your beach blankets and lounge chairs for the second annual spring concert series on St. Pete Beach! Unwinding at Upham will take place on Friday, April 20th from 7-9 p.m. at Upham Beach (6850 Beach Plaza). There will be no charge! Last year’s concerts were such a success that the City of St. Pete Beach has asked “The Sound Wave Band” to be the first of 3 bands to play. Be ready to dance, relax and enjoy music from the 60’s up to current tunes along with a beautiful sunset as a backdrop. Get your dancing shoes ready and join us for a fabulous evening! The Seaside Grille will be open to purchase their great food and beverages. For further information, please contact Mary-Jo Golliner at 363-2146 or 363-9245. ### New St. Pete Beach City Commissioners (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- The City of St. Pete Beach is pleased to announce Linda Chaney and Harry Metz as the City's newest Commissioners. The official installation for Chaney and Metz will take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 7pm in the City Commission Chambers. Chaney will represent District 2 while Metz will represent District 4. St. Pete Beach Commissioners represent their districts and are elected only by district residents. They serve a two year term with a monthly salary of $400 and a $50 allowance for expenses, for a total of $5,400 annually. ### St. Pete Beach Hires New Finance Director (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- The City of St. Pete Beach is pleased to announce the hiring of Elaine Trehy as the city’s newest Finance Director. Trehy comes to the City of St. Pete Beach from the City of Gulfport where she serves as Administrative Services Director. Trehy is a certified government financial officer and certified government financial manager with more than twenty-five years of accounting experience. The last fifteen years have been in municipal government accounting. Prior to working for the City of Gulfport, Trehy served as Director of Administrative Services for the City of Madeira Beach from 1998 to 2003 and held the position of Finance Director for the City of Seminole from 1987 to 1998. Trehy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida. Elaine Trehy begins service with the City of St. Pete Beach on April 9, 2007. Trehy will take the place of retiring Finance Director Steve Gallaher. Gallaher’s last day with the city will be March 16, 2007. Gallaher is retiring after more than 25 years with the City of St. Pete Beach. He plans to move to Portland, Oregon with his wife to be closer to his son and approaching grandchild. ### “Spring Cleaning… St. Pete Beach Style!” Who: Volunteers Needed (St. Pete Beach) - Flowers in full bloom and college students on break can mean one thing… Spring has arrived! Now we need your help to keep St. Pete Beach beautiful. Join us on Saturday, March 17 for a few hours of beach cleanup. Enjoy a nice morning walk on Upham or Pass-A-Grille Beach while helping the environment by collecting litter and debris. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. near the concession stands at Upham Beach and Pass-A-Grille Beach. Coupons will be given out toward discounted refreshments at the concession stands. We’ll provide the bags, gloves and water for you. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes, hats and plenty of sunscreen. Small groups or individuals can register the morning of the Beach Cleanup. If you plan to gather a group of 5 or more friends to help out, please register in advance so we can assign an area of the beach that will be all yours! To register in advance for the beach cleanup or for more information, call Mary-Jo Golliner at 363-2146/224-4190. Hope to see you on the 17th! ## St. Pete Beach Hires New Public Works Director (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- The City of St. Pete Beach is pleased to announce the hiring of Steven J. Hallock as the city’s newest Public Works Director. Hallock comes to St. Pete Beach from the City of Zeeland, MI where he served as Director of City Services and Infrastructure. Hallock has over fifteen years experience in public works with extensive knowledge of public works construction, operation and management. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Management from Grand Valley State University and is currently completing a Master of Public Administration degree. Prior to his career in public works, Hallock served eight years in the United States Air Force. Steven Hallock begins service with the City of St. Pete Beach on March 19, 2007. Once with the city, he will manage a staff of 16 and oversee the completion of multiple projects including the new master pump station and the renovation of the public works office building. ### Social Cards! (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Poker, Rummy, Blackjack… we’ve got it all! The City of St. Pete Beach Recreation Department is launching social cards! Now is your chance to get together with friends, neighbors and relatives to play the card game of your choice! Social cards will be offered every Thursday from 1:00-3:00pm at City Hall (155 Corey Ave) in the upstairs conference room. Cards will be supplied and there is no fee to play! All ages and abilities welcome. No reservations needed. If you are interested in getting together to meet new friends and have a good time playing cards, please call the recreation dept. at 363-2146 or 363-9245, for additional information. Please note, betting on games is not allowed and will be strictly enforced. ### Senior Excursion to the Strawberry Festival (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- St. Pete Beach Seniors… join us for a journey of fun and excitement to the Florida Strawberry Festival! This month’s senior excursion takes us to Senior Citizens’ Day on Thursday, March 8th. Enjoy a variety of shows, animals, crafts, demonstrations of pioneer skills in early arts and trades, live music by the Boots Randolph Group, senior drawings, strawberry shortcake eating contest, and much more! The cost for this senior excursion is $25 per person for admission and transportation fees. We will leave at 9am sharp, from the Don Vista Cultural Arts Center (3300 Pass-A-Grille Way) and return by 4pm. Please call 363-2146 or 363-9245 for reservations. Deadline for reservations is Friday, March 2nd. A minimum of 13 participants is required. For more information, please contact Mary-Jo Golliner at 363-2146. ### Senior Excursion to MOSI! (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- St. Pete Beach Seniors… join us for a journey of fun and excitement at MOSI! This month’s senior excursion takes us to the 11th Annual Senior Fun-Fest on Thursday, February 22. Enjoy a free continental breakfast, t-shirt, sponsor goodie bags, prizes and giveaways! Senior guests will also get free admission to MOSI, free health screenings, free bingo, free coffee, and live music and entertainment! The senior excursion is $16 per person for transportation. We will leave at 9am from the Don Vista Cultural Arts Center (3300 Pass-A-Grille Way) and return at 4pm. Please call 363-9245 or 363-2144 for reservations. Deadline for reservations is Friday, February 16. Minimum of 14 participants required. For more information, please contact Mary-Jo Golliner at 363-2146. ### Touch-a-Truck Rain Date (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- The Third Annual City of St. Pete Beach Touch-A-Truck is back in gear! Trucks of all shapes and sizes will be rolling in for our rain date make-up event on February 24, 2007 in the City Hall parking lot (155 Corey Ave) from 10am-Noon. Kids of all ages can climb into the driver’s seat of their favorite utility, police, fire trucks and many more! So come on down to let your child/children explore these awesome trucks! They will have a fun time and so will you! This is a free event. If you have a truck or vehicle that you would like to share with the children or you would like to get involved, please call Event Coordinator, Mary-Jo Golliner at 363-2146 or 224-4190. ### Skaters Needed (St. Pete Beach, Fl)- Hey Skaters… do you want to help design your new skate park? Join us while we “grind” out ideas for the new St. Pete Beach skate park! The City of St. Pete Beach Recreation Department is hosting a design input meeting for all area skaters. The meeting will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 5pm in the Commission Chambers at City Hall (155 Corey Ave). ### Candidate Qualifying Period (St. Pete Beach, FL)- The qualifying period for those interested in running for City Commission for the City of St. Pete Beach is just around the corner. Qualifying for District 2 and 4 seats opens on Tuesday, January 2, 2007 and closes at noon on Friday, January 12, 2007. St. Pete Beach Commissioners represent their districts and are elected only by district residents. They serve a two year term with a monthly salary of $400 and a $50 allowance for expenses, for a total of $5,400 annually. A candidate handbook will be available in the City Clerk’s Office on Monday. The election for the two district Commission seats will take place on March 13, 2007. For more information on the qualification requirements, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 727-367-2735. ### Sewer Rate Analysis The Town of Belleair recently conducted an analysis of the sewer rates in Pinellas County. The survery found that among the other municipalities in Pinellas County, the City of St. Pete Beach is among the lowest. For an average user of 3,000 gallons per month, St. Pete Beach is the second lowest in the county. St. Pete Beach chagres $14.94 per month for 3,000 gallons. The average sewer rate charge for the other cities surveyed is $5 higher, at $20.44. Click here to read the sewer rate survey results. Water Pressure Test Results Pinellas County Utilities recently conducted testing of the water pressure for homes along 55th Ave and 59th Ave. The results found that water pressure/volume entering homes along those streets exceeded minimum standards. Click here to see the specific results from the testing.
The City of St. Pete Beach has joined forces with seven other barrier island cities to gather much needed items for our troops serving overseas. The city is taking up collections for everything from food to toiletries to stationary. A donation bin is now set up in the lobby of City Hall for your donations. Click here to view the list of suggested items.
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