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Keeping garbage dry important to operations

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. 

Get rid of household hazardous waste

Get rid of household hazardous waste

Pinellas County, Florida -- Got unwanted electronics or chemicals? Collect hazardous waste items from your home, office or garage, and properly dispose of them at the upcoming mobile collection event.

Madeira Beach cleanup May 2

Madeira Beach cleanup May 2

Madeira Beach, Florida -- The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce's Tourism Committee will be doing a beach cleanup on Madeira Beach on Thursday, May 2, from 3 to 5 p.m. and they need your help!

The base will be at the snack shack (Archibald Beach) and they will cover north and south.

For additional Information, please call the Chamber at 727-360-6957.

Lights Out for Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Lights Out for Sea Turtle Nesting Season

Clearwater Beach, Florida -- Coastal residents are being asked to keep ther outdoor lights dim or off during the annual sea turtle nesting season.

The season begins May 1st and runs through the end of October.

"If you live near the beach, make sure you shut off or dim your lights at night," according to Heather Parsons of the city of Clearwater. "This precaution can reduce the amount of artificial light that reaches turtle nests and will help hatchlings reach the water safely."

Diggin' the Arts festival

Diggin' the Arts festival

Pinellas County, Florida -- Bring the entire family out for an artful array of activities while enjoying the beautiful and tranquil surroundings of Pinellas County’s Florida Botanical Gardens at the second annual Diggin’ the Arts festival on Sunday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

Horticulture program at Pinellas County Jail offers plants at an affordable price

Horticulture program at Pinellas County Jail offers plants at an affordable price

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Inmate Horticulture program at the Pinellas County Jail is a large plant and tree nursery accessible to the public. Inmates learn plant growing and landscaping skills. Citizens can purchase plants and trees at the complex during specified hours.

The Horticulture Program has been on site for inmates for several years and offers plant materials for sale to the public.

Celebrate Earth Day by riding PSTA

Celebrate Earth Day by riding PSTA

Pinellas County, Florida -- Monday, April 22, 2013 is Earth Day and it’s never been easier to dump your car for the day and ride PSTA. Here’s how: