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Seminole Council discusses long-term goals

SEMINOLE - City Manager Frank Edmunds presented the Seminole City Council with a list of potential seven-year goals at the May 14 workshop that immediately followed its regular meeting.

Woman seriously injured in crash

SEMINOLE - An elderly female driver lost control of her vehicle the morning of May 16, causing it to careen through in the intersection of Park and Seminole boulevards.

Seminole man charged with child abuse

SEMINOLE - A Seminole man was arrested May 10 and charged with aggravated child abuse of a six-month-old female.

Kids Appreciation Day slated for June 5

SEMINOLE - Seminole Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Kids Appreciation Day on Wednesday, June 5, 3 to 5:30 p.m., at Seminole City Park, 7464 Ridge Road.

SYAA begins CPR classes

SEMINOLE - When Andy Wilkinson first joined the leadership ranks at Seminole Youth Athletic Association as a director at large last August, he was surprised to learn there was no CPR or first aid training available for coaches.

Porpoise Pub hosts benefit for biker

SEMINOLE - "I never once thought I was going to die, but the pain was worse than anything I have ever felt in my life," said James McCharen, 54, of the accident that cost him his left leg.

Grand theft lands woman in jail again

SEMINOLE - Detectives assigned to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office economic crimes unit arrested a Seminole woman May 1 after she allegedly embezzled more than $100,000 from her employer.

Seminole mayors meet for discussion

SEMINOLE - Mayor Leslie Waters hosted former mayors Dottie Reeder and Jimmy Johnson at a roundtable discussion over lunch at Zom Hee Chinese Restaurant April 19 to reflect on the growth of Seminole, review current city challenges and to discuss visions for the future.

Council approves one-time travel increase

SEMINOLE - At its April 23 meeting, the City Council approved two measures that will provide a one-time $2,500 increase to the travel and training accounts for Vice Mayor Thomas Barnhorn and Councilor Patricia Plantamura, respectively.

Seminole Relay for Life set for May 3-4

SEMINOLE - If there is one thing the annual Relay for Life event has taught those who participate it's that they are not alone in their battle to defeat cancer and to help find a cure for the disease. This year's Relay in Seminole begins on Friday, May 3, 6 p.m., at Osceola High School, 9751 98th St. N., and will end 18 hours later, at noon on Saturday.