Miss Florida graces Chamber of Commerce anniversary
ST. PETE BEACH — The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce held its second annual anniversary and open house on Friday, Aug. 1, complete with food, prizes and interaction with the community. Business-to-Business Committee Chairman Kathleen McDole and Chamber member Larry Granucci organized the event and received plenty of assistance. They called on other members “to pitch in and help,” spent months planning and promoting, and “prayed for no rain,” says McDole.
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Gulf Beaches Kiwanis nurtures child’s charitable endeavor
MADEIRA BEACH — The Florida Kiwanis Club of the Gulf Beaches brought Alex’s Lemonade Stand (Foundation), a national fundraiser for pediatric cancer, to John’s Pass Aug. 2. This is the fourth consecutive year the Kiwanis sponsored the event. To date, the Kiwanis raised more than $4000 for the charity.
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Treasure Island news
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TREASURE ISLAND — In an informal agreement reached Aug. 5, the Sunset Beach community took to solving its problems the old-fashioned way, by talking it out and compromising.
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T-groins, budget concerns addressed by St. Pete Beach Commission
ST. PETE BEACH — Discussion of the Upham Beach T-groin project drew a packed crowd to the St. Pete Beach Commission Meeting on July 22. Pinellas County Coastal Coordinator Dr. Nicole Elko presented a brief history of the project, including USF study conclusions and future plans for Upham Beach nourishment.
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IRB looks to increase millage rate
INDIAN ROCKS BEACH — The Indian Rocks Beach City Commission voted unanimously July 22 to set a tentative millage rate of 2.2.
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Beach access property dispute continues
REDINGTON SHORES –- A property dispute between Gulf Mariner Condominiums and the city continued at a workshop meeting July 30.
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Loggerhead sea turtle is a new state symbol
Starting July 1, the loggerhead sea turtle is the official Florida saltwater reptile. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), the loggerhead sea turtle (scientific name: Carettacaretta) is the most common sea turtle to nest along Florida’s coast.
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Redington Beach updates
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City looks to tighten setback restrictions
BELLEAIR BEACH – The Belleair Beach City Council recently considered proposed amendments introduced to clarify the city’s setback requirements.
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ST. PETE BEACH – Last month the St. Pete Beach City Commission meeting opened with a presentation by Public Service Director Steven Hallock. Hallock reviewed four projects completed on time and under budget.
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Master illusionist amazes, disappoints
CLEARWATER BEACH — On the night of July 30, master illusionist and mystifier Christopher Nicholas “Angel” Sarantakos survived a much anticipated building implosion stunt at the Spy Glass Hotel on
Clearwater Beach.
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Inter-Krewe Council Carnivale a success
MADEIRA BEACH – In 1992 the Tampa Bay area’s six major krewes formed the Inter-Krewe Council (IKC) via the efforts of Carl Hall, member of Ye Mystic Krewe of Neptune.
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TREASURE ISLAND – Volunteers with shovels in hand gathered Aug. 9 on Treasure Island to help plant 12,000 sea oats.
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