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Former Madeira Beach commissioner files ethics complaint against Elaine Poe

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A former Madeira Beach commissioner says sitting Commissioner Elaine Poe has overstepped her authority and he’s filed a state ethics complaint against her. “I’m disappointed that she’s not following the rules,” Len Piatta said. “Her behavior … causes things to be more out of control.” Poe said she has not seen a copy of the complaint, but is familiar with the allegations. “It’s a pretty bogus complaint,” Poe said. “I feel like it was filed in collusion between the city…

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Mike Mikurak clears $100,000 in fundraising

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Republican Mike Mikurak has passed the $100,000 mark in fundraising for his race against incumbent Charlie Justice for the District 3 at-large seat on the Pinellas County Commission. In his most recent financial report, Mikurak says he raised $12,975 in the month of May, bringing his overall total since September to $100,480. It’s unclear how far ahead of Justice he may be. Justice has until Friday to file his May report. However, as of the end of April, Justice, a…

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Pinellas County Commission bans fracking

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County commissioners voted Tuesday unanimously to ban fracking in Pinellas. “After listening carefully to the latest science and the voices of local residents, Pinellas County Commissioners decided to permanently protect the water, health, and environment of our county from the documented damage of fracking and fracking wastewater,” said Jennifer Rubiello, state director of Environment Florida. “This is what true leadership looks like,” she said. Commissioner Dave Eggers conceded that fracking is unlikely in Pinellas. But, he said, the ban is…

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St. Petersburg to discharge partially treated wastewater into Tampa Bay

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St. Petersburg has released partially treated wastewater into Tampa Bay from the Albert Whitted wastewater facility, which is currently being used for storage capacity. The city is allowed to do this under its wastewater treatment permit because of the stress placed on the system by Tropical Storm Colin and the flooding of the system from processing wastewater for St. Pete Beach, Gulfport and Treasure Island. This permit allows bypassing around wastewater plants when unusual emergency circumstances are experienced. This bypass…

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Pinellas Commission adopts plan for Lealman CRA, changes name

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Pinellas commissioners unanimously adopted a plan Tuesday that will serve as the framework for improvements in the area. The approval was the final step before the county makes a major push to improve that unincorporated area. Lealman, one of the county’s poorest communities, is generally located between St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park and between I-275 and Park Street. It is divided in half by Kenneth City. The Lealman Community Redevelopment Area, the first in unincorporated Pinellas, is centered on lands…

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St. Pete Kiwanis Park set for upgrades

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Kiwanis Club members are ready to help upgrade the park their organization created 35 years ago. Members of the Florida District of Kiwanis/Division 13 are scheduled to present two checks totaling $20,000 to the city of St. Petersburg. The donation will be used for the safety surfacing and fencing portion of the playground, making the playground area both beautiful and safe for children. This project is part of Kiwanis International’s goal of “improving the world, one child and one community…

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Tropical Storm Colin forces City of St. Pete to postpone budget Open House

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Because of the effects of Tropical Storm Colin, the city of St. Petersburg has rescheduled its budget open house until Tuesday, June 14. The budget open house will be held at 6 p.m. at the Coliseum, 535 Fourth Ave. N. Residents will have an opportunity to share thoughts and priorities about the 2016-17 budget with administrators, Mayor Rick Kriseman and City Council members during the open house. Residents will be able to leave budget-related feedback online at www.stpeteinnovision.com, from June…

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