SEMINOLE - The city of Seminole has begun a search for a new recreation director following the announcement May 22 that Jim Sheets plans to leave the city to pursue a private business venture.
Sheets, who will continue with the city through August, plans to form a company to manage youth triathlons in Florida.
“I’m following my passion of pursuing multi-event management,” Sheets said. “It’s something I’ve been working on in my spare time.
SEMINOLE - One of the first steps toward financing a conversion of the former city hall into a community building was taken May 8 when the Seminole City Council approved a resolution to submit an application for a $500,000 state grant.
Councilors voted unanimously to apply to the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Cultural Facilities Program for the funding, which requires a $1 million commitment by the city in matching funds.
The grant money would reimburse the city 50 percent of the $1 million the city must have available for the project by July 1, 2013.
SEMINOLE - City leaders are considering a proposal that would pay rewards to residents for recycling.
Seminole City councilors decided to move forward May 8 on the proposal, which was presented recently to city staff by Waste Management and Recyclebank, a company that pays recycling rewards.
Under terms of the plan, residents would receive larger 64-gallon receptacles with wheels for recyclable items, such as paper, metal, plastics and glass. Waste Management would continue to provide single-stream recycled pickups and transport the items to its recycling facility in Tampa.
SEMINOLE - The city of Seminole Recreation Division plans a number of trips in coming weeks using its new 24-seat bus.
Upcoming summer trips include StarLite luncheon cruise, Derby Lane, Show Palace, Hard Rock Casino, the Mummies exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry and a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field.
SEMINOLE - Although silent and calm, Seminole senior Jordan Doyle leads and inspires a young team.
Doyle, a right-handed pitcher, is currently hitting .365 with a .413 slugging percentage and 13 RBI. On the mound, he is one of the Warhawks’ top starting pitchers with a 6-2 record and 68 strikeouts, which he demonstrated May 2 with a 2-hitter against Tampa’s Freedom High in the first round of the Class 7A regional playoffs.
In the classroom, he is equally strong with a 3.9 weighted grade-point average. He said as a member of the Seminole baseball team he and others are heavily watched by teachers and coaches when it comes to grades.
Griefshare Support Group ST. PETERSBURG - The Griefshare Support Group will meet Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. 6 through March 30, at Cornerstone Community Church, 6745 38th Ave. N.
A professional DVD is shown each week. A discussion follows the screening. Vivian Killion, parish pastor, acts as the group’s facilitator.
Call 343-7747.
Oakhurst Elementary 50th celebration
SEMINOLE – Former students and staff members of Oakhurst Elementary School are invited to the school’s 50th anniversary celebration Friday, May 25, 8:45 a.m.
Plans call for a special assembly, school tours and a reception.
School administrators also are looking for any Oakhurst memorabilia.
Call 588-6801 to RSVP or to share memorabilia.
Renaissance Speakers Club meeting CLEARWATER - The Renaissance Speakers Club meets on Fridays, 6:15 p.m., at 210 S. Fort Harrison Ave.
Learn public speaking and leadership skills that help when applying for work and advancement opportunities in one’s job.
Call Sharon at 542-2718.
VFW Post 2550 hosts a fish and shrimp fry DUNEDIN - The Dunedin-Palm Harbor VFW Post 2550 hosts a fish and shrimp fry every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at 360 Douglas Ave. The post sponsors bingo each Wednesday and Friday. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Bingo starts at noon. The public is invited.
Call 733-6107.
Dunedin Saturday Market
DUNEDIN – The Dunedin Saturday Market summer schedule begins May 5, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until the end of July.
Fresh produce, organic products, jams and jellies, coffee and tea and many other products are offered at the market, located at Pioneer Park downtown.
Open Air Market LARGO - Open Air Market, Saturdays, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., Largo Community Center. Browse a wide variety of vendors selling fresh and local produce, artisan foods, unique arts and crafts, jewelry, health and beauty items and much more. The market will be open every Saturday until June 9. Largo’s Open-Air Market is made possible by the City of Largo and the Pinellas County Health Department. For more information or to become a vendor, call 518-3131.
Fresh Market on Corey Avenue Corey Area Business Association's Fresh Market on Corey Avenue in St. Pete Beach, Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oct. 16 through May 2012. The market will feature vendors of fresh and/or organic produce, plants and flowers, spices, foods, handcrafted items, arts and crafts. For vendor information, call Kathi at 727-498-8778. Corey Avenue is just off Gulf Boulevard in downtown St. Pete Beach. Parking is free.
Hibiscus show, sale
PINELLAS PARK – A hibiscus show and plant sale will take place Sunday, May 27, 1 to 4 p.m., at Pinellas Park Auditorium, 7690 59th St. N.
Sponsored by the Sunset Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society, the free event will help promote the tropical hibiscus. Hybrid plants will be sold. Attendees can see 10- to 12-inch blooms.
For information, call 530-9118 or visit sunsetchapter.org.
Memorial Day sunset parade and ceremony CLEARWATER – A Memorial Day sunset parade and ceremony are set for Sunday, May 27, 7:30 p.m., at Crest Lake Park, 201 Glenwood Ave. There will be a movie immediately following the ceremony, featuring “Taking Chance,” starring Kevin Bacon. Bring blankets and low chairs to enjoy the family friendly presentation. Popcorn and drinks will be available.
Sunday Scrabble SAFETY HARBOR - The Safety Harbor Public Library invites the public for Sunday Scrabble, held each week at 1 p.m. at 101 Second St. N. Bring your favorite board and enjoy playing the game with new friends. Call 724-1525, ext. 112.
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