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Economy blamed for slowdown in development projects
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| Photo by BOB McCLURE |
| Workers put the final touches on an outparcel building May 8 at the Park Street Retail Center. |
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SEMINOLE – Due to a downswing in the economy and other factors, most development projects in Seminole have been suspended or put on hold.
Following is a list of the projects and their current status as outlined by Seminole City Manager Frank Edmunds May 6 during a City Council workshop:
- Seminole Mall. City staff have had discussions with the ownership group but no plans have been submitted for review.
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| Seminole’s 2009 budget takes shape
SEMINOLE – The city’s proposed 2008-09 budget is shaping up well but will likely result in the elimination of 10 jobs, City Manager Frank Edmunds said at a May 6 City Council workshop.
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| City outlines future projects
SEMINOLE – Due to a decline in revenue, the city has put the brakes on most of its future capital improvement projects.
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PSTA unveils colorful bus passenger shelter
SEMINOLE – Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority unveiled a new, colorful passenger shelter May 5 in front of the Park Street Retail Center, 4820 Park St., featuring the work of artist Mark Fuller.
The project was aimed at enhancing the public transportation system as well as the city of Seminole by putting artistic ingenuity into the design of a passenger shelter.
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15th annual Stampede 10K set for Saturday
SEMINOLE – A field of more than 120 runners is expected Saturday, May 17, at Walsingham Park for the 15th annual Seminole Stampede 10K Run.
The 6.2-mile run gets under way at 7:45 a.m. and will be followed by a 5K run at 8 a.m. A 1-mile fun run will follow at 8:45 and an awards party at 9:15 a.m.
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| Golf tourney to benefit SHS band
SEMINOLE – The Seminole High School Band Aides Boosters, in conjunction with the St. Petersburg law firm of Coleman and Klymenko, plans the inaugural Seminole Warhawk Band Golf Classic Thursday, May 15, at Seminole Lake Country Club.
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