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In addition to presidential candidates, here’s what to expect on local ballots in 2016

Published on November 9, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

Everyone knows about the Presidential Preference Primary March 15, but not as many know there are a bunch of municipalities packing ballots with local candidates as well. All of the Belleairs – Belleair, Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs and Belleair Shore – will have one council member or commission seat on the ballot each. Clearwater will elect a Mayor and two City Council members. Same goes for Gulfport. Indian Rocks beach will have two commission seats on the ballot as well…

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Clearwater Vice Mayor Jay Polglaze says he’ll seek re-election in 2016

Published on September 9, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Devon Crumpacker

The past four year weren’t enough for Clearwater City Councilmember Jay Polglaze. He says he wants to serve four more. “I am humbled by the outpouring of support I received over the past four years,” wrote Polglaze in an e-mail addressed to dear friends. “I am asking you to join me again in my campaign for re-election.” The 35-year Clearwater resident currently holds City Council’s Seat 3. He also doubles as the city’s vice mayor, a post he took over…

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Catching fireworks in North Pinellas? Here are the details

Published on July 4, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce is wishing patriotic celebrants safe travels this Fourth of July. The group tweeted a reminder to followers that the Memorial Causeway Bridge will be closed due to fireworks Saturday. The estimated closure is from 9:25 until 9:55, but that time is subject to change depending on whether and timing of the fireworks show. The e-flier suggests alternative routes by using the Belleair Causeway or taking the Clearwater Ferry. The ferry leaves from downtown Clearwater…

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Clearwater minister accused of aiding in tax scam

Published on May 5, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg by Associated Press

A Clearwater minister has admitted to cashing $755,900 in tax refunds that were received using stolen identities. The Tampa Bay Times reports 56-year-old Sylvester Banks Jr. is expected to plead guilty to theft of government funds during a first appearance hearing in Tampa on Wednesday. The crime is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Officials say Banks admitted in a plea agreement to taking part in the scheme and keeping a “small portion” for himself. He is characterized…

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Tampa Bay job demand outpaces other Southern cities

Published on April 7, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Janelle Irwin

The Tampa Bay region leads the southern U.S. in job demand. According to the online job posting and search site, ZipRecruiter, the Tampa/St. Pete/Clearwater area ranked number one among cities in the “Sunbelt.” Tampa Bay is ranked with a +140.0 hiring demand index measured by relative monthly job growth across the entire country. ZipRecruiter’s data shows the biggest job growth with higher numbers, but any positive number represents a “significant hiring demand.” The Tampa region doubles its next closest follower,…

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#13 on list of Tampa Bay’s Most Powerful Politicians — Kevin Beckner

Published on March 4, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Peter Schorsch

The Hillsborough County commissioner is halfway through his second and final term on the BOCC, and some political analysts are already pondering where he’ll attempt to land next in his political future. There were rumors a few years ago that he would run for chief financial officer in 2014, but his decision not to go for it was probably a wise one during that decisively Republican midterm cycle. 2014 was also a banner year for Hillsborough County when it came to joining…

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