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Volunteers needed to protect black skimmer chicks
Thanks to a nesting campaign between local bird organizations, more than 20 black skimmer chicks hatched on Indian Shores beach over the weekend of June 28-29. The chicks hatched on Florida Species of Special ...
Predator breaks up skimmer nesting site
The attack on a colony of 200-plus black skimmers, peacefully resting on the beach near the city's Morgan Park, came swiftly and without warning.
Power outage hits Pinellas beaches
People in several beach area communities got a surprise when they arrived home from work on Monday.
Pinellas utilities customers urged to limit water use and flushing
As a result of a Progress Energy substation going down, seventeen Pinellas County Utilities pump stations are currently without power.
Long-lost photos found through the Reporter
PRECIOUS family photographs lost in Florida 20 years ago have been reunited with their Ledbury owners, with the help of the Reporter.
Linn Suspends Own Race To Aid Obama's
Democrat Max Linn said Friday he is suspending his campaign for Congress against 19-term House member C.W. Bill Young, R-Indian Shores.
Utility undergrounding completed in Redington Shores
Commissioner John Branch called the town's ambitious effort to put all of its utilities underground "one of the greatest projects that has ever happened here in terms of looks and safety." Branch was reacting ...
John Craven tells Caroline Shearing about his best and worst holiday experiences.
Gulf Boulevard project remains on schedule
The Gulf Boulevard Construction Project is continuing on schedule, according to a June update from Pinellas County Utilities.
BIG-C looks to make a huge splash
The Barrier Islands Governmental Council has been influential over the years in promoting policies that benefit the Barrier Island's 11 municipalities.
Experts brief citizens on hurricane preparedness
People packed into Indian Shores Town Hall and listened attentively to five speakers preaching hurricane preparedness during the Town of Indian Shores' second annual Hurricane Party on May 22 at Town Hall.
Bed tax could be a deal breaker for waterfront ballpark
Indian Shores, Florida Visitors to Pinellas County beaches who stay overnight pay a five bed tax.
Indian Shores eyes funds for new park
The Town of Indian Shores has filed a grant application with the Florida Communities Trust Florida Forever Grant Program that would open the door for the development of a town park in the 19900 block of Gulf ...
Beach food pantry hopes for repeat generosity
“Donations fall off during the summer, but the need for food doesn't”
Not only will postal workers be delivering mail on their usual rounds this Saturday, May 10, they also will be collecting donated food for the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger ... via Tampa Bay Newspapers
Redington property owners fight back
A lingering reluctance of a property owner to comply with the town's nuisance code has taken a peculiar turn. via Tampa Bay Newspapers
Clearwater Soldier, Iraq Casualty, Laid To Rest
“He said, 'Hey, I'm going to Iraq,'”
Under a cloudless sky, with towering oak trees overhead rustling slightly with the last cool breezes of spring, Spc. via Tampa Bay Online
Indian Shores Man Charged With Largo, Seminole Thefts
Police in Indian Shores arrested a man they say burglarized several places Tuesday night in Largo and Seminole. via Tampa Bay Online
Redington Shores continues to keep police costs low
“I am inviting the town's seniors to celebrate aging gracefully and have dessert before dinner.”
Costs for police service will be held to last year's amount under a preliminary budget submitted to the town commission by Indian Shores Mayor Jim Lawrence. via Tampa Bay Newspapers
When Will It Be Done?: Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach
Managers overseeing construction along Gulf Boulevard in Indian Rocks Beach and Indian Shores will meet with community members Thursday night to answer questions about the project. via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg
Rep. Young's earmarks help his children's employers
“I really can't tell you anything about what he's doing. His job is at a fairly high level of classification and security.”
Two sons of U.S. Rep. C.W. Bill Young work for Pinellas County companies that have received millions of dollars in federal money thanks to the congressman. via St. Petersburg Times