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PSTA offering summer youth Haul Pass

ST. PETERSBURG - Summer vacation is almost here and for many families that means the return of Mom and Dad's taxi service. However, with gas prices well above $3 a gallon, many parents simply can't afford to drive their kids around all summer long.

Radio show highlights homebuyers' expo

There's No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County, will focus on the HOPE (Home Ownership for People Everywhere) Expo, coming to the Raymond James Financial Center on Saturday, June 8, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

PSTA riders set another record

ST. PETERSBURG - Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority bus riders resumed their record streak last month by taking more rides than in any other April in PSTA history. The mark is a 4 percent improvement over April 2012 and the fifth highest monthly total ever.

Survey says residents' optimism is growing

In a recent Pinellas County citizen research survey, results showed a growing sense of optimism, positive sentiment and trust in county government.

Keeping garbage dry important to operations

As the Tampa Bay region enters the rainy season, citizens are being urged to take precautions to keep garbage dry once it's been set out for collection.

Unemployment continues downward trend

TALLAHASSEE - The unemployment rate for Pinellas County dropped to 6.5 percent in April, according to the May 17 report from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Sheriff reports decrease in Part 1 crimes

LARGO - Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri announced May 17 that there was an 11.44 percent decrease in Part 1 crimes for the Sheriff's entire service area in 2012 as compared to 2011.

Judge rules in favor of County Commissioners

CLEARWATER - Circuit Court Judge John A. Schaefer has spoken. Term limits approved by referendum in 1996 do not apply to current Pinellas County Commissioners.

County moves to protect industrial land

CLEARWATER - The decision was unanimous, and Pinellas County Commissioners made it clear that preservation of industrial land was of paramount importance.

County employees may get raises

CLEARWATER - For the past few weeks, there have been hints that a pay raise might be coming next year for Pinellas County employees.