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Expansion set for East Lake library

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Officials from the East Lake Community Library are in the early stages of planning a million-dollar expansion. The 2,500-square-foot addition would be the first phase in a plan that would eventually take the library from 6,400 square feet to 19,000 sq ft, library director Lois Eannel told Pinellas County commissioners Thursday. Her remarks came during a budget information session. The library is independent of the Commission, but commissioners set the tax rate for the library’s operation. Eannel said the expansion,…

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Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority launches search for state lobbyist

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The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority, which runs the county bus system, is looking for someone to lobby state legislators on its behalf. Triggering the search was the expiration of the contract with GrayRobinson, an Orlando-based law firm and lobbying group that has represented the PSTA since 2011. GrayRobinson is paid a base salary of about $60,000 per year for its services. It’s been a cost that has paid off, Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch said. Welch is one of the commission’s…

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Bald eagle comes to live in Largo park

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Most people have seen pictures of the nation’s symbol, but getting up close and personal to a bald eagle is an uncommon experience. That’s about to change. A bald eagle named Sarge has come to live at the Narrows Environmental Education Center. The center is at George C. McGough Nature Park, 11901 146th St. N, Largo. Sarge is scheduled to make her debut appearance at an unveiling Wednesday night, rain or shine. Sarge, who weighs about 11 pounds and is…

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Pinellas commissioner says he’s frustrated with Hillsborough for voting no on Go Hillsborough

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Solving Pinellas’ transportation issues will take a collaborative, regional effort, Pinellas County commissioners told a Seminole crowd Tuesday. That’s why the failure of the Hillsborough commission to put a half-cent transportation tax on this November’s ballot was so disappointing to at least one Pinellas commissioner. “I’m a little frustrated with our friends in Hillsborough,” Commissioner John Morroni said. “Not to give the people a chance to vote on it was really bad in my opinion.” Morroni’s comments were made during a “community conversation” the…

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Pinellas Commissioners to hold live, interactive chat

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Pinellas County commissioners and the county administrator have scheduled a community conversation to discuss county services and important topics such as housing, social services and transportation with residents. The public meeting will be from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Petersburg College, Seminole campus, in the University Partnership Center Digitorium, 9200 113th St. N. A meet and greet is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. There are five ways to participate in the conversation: Be part of…

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Ken Welch: Sheriff not at fault for drowning deaths of 3 teen girls

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Pinellas County Commissioner Ken Welch took a field trip Friday to the cemetery pond where three teenage girls drowned in a stolen car. The drowning happened about 3:50 a.m. March 31. The girls, who were being followed by Pinellas sheriff’s deputies, turned into Royal Palm North Cemetery, 2600 Gandy Blvd. and drove into a pond. Deputies said they were unable to reach the car to get the teens out. But some community activists have charged deputies never made an effort…

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Activists protest ‘police murder’ at Pinellas Courthouse over death of 3 teen girls

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A small group of activists gathered at the Pinellas County Courthouse Friday afternoon to protest the deaths of three black teenage girls who drowned last month in a stolen car. The mixed-race group shouted slogans that included “Jail the killer cops!” and demanded reparations for the girls and other African-American teens that, they said, died at the hands of murderous police. They also demanded that the black community have control of the police. They threatened to shut St. Petersburg down…

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