Community Spirit

Open house at Sand Key Coast Guard Saturday

Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:54pm

Open house at Sand Key Coast Guard Saturday

Sand Key, Florida - The Coast Guard station is having an Open House Saturday, May 18, welcoming the general public to learn about boating safety during National Safe Boating Week.

The coast guard will offer tours of its 24', 25' and 45' response boats used for search and rescue missions as well as environmental responses and law enforcement. There will also be flare demonstrations and towing exercises.

Kids will also receive face painting, coloring books, temporary tattoos and can compete in knot tying and cold water survival contests.

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Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 17th, 2013, 12:40pm

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.

Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year- Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis.

Detention Deputy of the Year- Deputy Jose A. Lopez

Forensic Science Specialist of the Year-Dawn Walker

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100 men in 100 days

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 11:40am

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.

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Photo contest for kids

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 10:25am

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.

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Health volunteers needed

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, May 12th, 2013, 10:12am

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.

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Keeping garbage dry important to operations

Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 8:12am

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.

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Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Saturday, May 11th, 2013, 3:19am

Mail carriers collect food for Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive!

Carrollwood, Florida - Mail carriers will take part in the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.

Residents can leave non-perishable food item by their mailbox and the letter carrier will pick it up. The food will be donated to food banks to distribute to needy citizens.

Last year, over 70-million pounds of food was donated across the country.

If you cannot leave food items by your mailbox, you can drop it by your local post office.

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