The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement between the city of Seminole and the Seminole Professional Firefighters Local 2896 for fiscal years 2020-2022 at its Oct. 8 meeting. During last year’s collective bargaining, Local 2896 declared an impasse May 30, 2018, bringing negotiations to a standstill.
SEMINOLE — As National Friends of the Library Week, set for Oct. 20-26 this year, approaches, the Friends of the Seminole Library is gearing up for a week of celebratory events.
The Seminole City Council unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement between the city of Seminole and the Seminole Professional Firefighters Local 2896 for fiscal years 2020-2022 at its Oct. 8 meeting. During last year’s collective bargaining, Local 2896 declared an impasse May 30, 2018, bringing negotiations to a standstill.
SEMINOLE — After nearly a year without an American flag at Seminole City Center, the shopping plaza’s owners have installed one in front of Studio Movie Grill.
Seminole High School, 8401 131st St. N., presents its fourth annual Taste of Seminole fundraiser Thursday, Oct. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., in the gymnasium.
Kimmy Chandler and her family have always been animal lovers. She's parlayed that love into her work, creating Fluff Animal Rescue, which is is celebrating the grand opening of Fluff’s Stuff Re-Tail for Rescue, a thrift and consignment store Saturday, Oct. 12.
A group of Pinellas County animal rescue organizations are working together to find homes for 14 dogs and cats rescued from the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm that devastated the commonwealth early last month.
Compassion Kind, a St. Petersburg organization dedicated to global relief work that helps both humans and animals, is spearheading the project.
City councilors approved both the fiscal year 2019-2020 millage rate and budget following their second public readings at a special Sept. 30 meeting.
The three candidates vying for two at-large Seminole City Council seats in the Nov. 5 election — Thomas Barnhorn, Jim Olliver and Kelly Wissing — addressed questions about city issues at a Sept. 26 forum at Seminole Garden Apartments.
SEMINOLE – The city of Seminole was awarded a $200,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund program grant from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection for Waterfront Park.
This past summer, the Seminole High School football program was dealt a tragic blow when one of its young players died before the start of the season.
SEMINOLE — Since opening its doors in 2015, the Seminole Historical Society Museum, located in Seminole City Park at 7464 Ridge Rd., has been an ever-evolving space. Every few months, new artifacts, exhibits and displays highlighting the city’s history have been added to its ranks.
Last month, the Seminole Historical Society unveiled the museum’s newest additions – two interactive kiosks that allow visitors to utilize a touchscreen to learn about different aspects of the city.
Five candidates are vying for seats on Seminole City Council in the 2019 election. Three candidates — incumbent Thomas Barnhorn, along with Jim Olliver and Kelly Wissing — are running for two open council seats. Meanwhile, incumbent Leslie Waters is running against first-time contender Darren Clark for mayor.
After serving as a CERT volunteer, Barbara Dunn began working in parks maintenance for the city of Seminole during the summer of 2017. Now, she's the city’s new stormwater technician.
SEMINOLE — Your CBD Store-Seminole opened for business at 7182 Seminole Blvd. on Sept. 16.
Ballot mailings for the Nov. 5 Pinellas County municipal general elections have been scheduled for Pinellas County registered voters.
City councilors approved both the fiscal year 2019-2020 millage rate and budget following their first public hearings at the Sept. 11 council meeting.
The Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce and St. Petersburg College hosted a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new civic building at SPC’s Seminole campus Sept. 10.
City councilors approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Seminole Professional Firefighters Local 2896 for fiscal year 2018-2019 at their Sept. 11 meeting.
SEMINOLE — Thanks to the ingenuity and dedication of the school’s head of grounds and maintenance, Keswick Christian School unveiled a new playground to Seminole city leaders, parents and its elementary school students Sept. 6.
SEMINOLE — City councilors approved an $8,500 settlement agreement in the case of Open Access for All, Inc. and Andres Gomez v. the city of Seminole regarding the city website’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliancy.
With summer coming to an end and autumn just around the corner, it’s time for tunes to fill the evening air in Seminole. The city's 23rd annual Music in the Park series will get underway with a performance by the Charlie Morris Band on Friday, Sept. 6, at Seminole City Park.
In November 2015, the Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole planted 24 American flags in front of Seminole City Hall for its first Field of Honor. Each flag in the patriotic display was sponsored by individuals throughout the community and honored a different veteran. The display has grown significantly since then, and five years later, the Kiwanis are preparing for its largest Field of Honor yet — 419 flags flying in front of city hall and the adjacent Seminole Post Office.
SEMINOLE — The Rotary Club of Seminole Lake introduces its new Rotary Rocks Concert Series with a performance by the band 1969 Thursday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m., at Evans Hall at Chapel on the Hill, 12601 Park Blvd.
SEMINOLE – During a conversation with her guidance counselor at the end of last school year, Seminole High School junior Tori Foltz learned there are a number of students who can’t afford to buy yearbooks.
“If they can’t afford yearbooks, I’m sure they can’t afford other things, like senior breakfast and grad night and senior prom and other things,” said Foltz, 15. “It just did not sit right with me.”
SEMINOLE – While St. Petersburg College Seminole campus students wait for this semester’s financial aid to be disbursed, Student Government has set up a pop-up food pantry to address the needs of food insecure students at the school.
SEMINOLE — After Councilor Chris Burke’s new car was damaged in the parking lot of Seminole City Hall, the city will pay for the repairs, the council decided at its Aug. 13 meeting.
SEMINOLE — City councilors are changing the way they conduct annual evaluations for the city manager and city attorney.
SEMINOLE — In a farewell letter to City Council members, Councilor Jim Quinn praised the work of City Manager Ann Toney-Deal and the Seminole City Council and said that he “(does) not want any conflict exposed in open forum.”
SEMINOLE — The Kiwanis Club of Seminole hosted a “welcome back” luncheon for Seminole High School faculty and staff Aug. 9 at the high school.
SEMINOLE — The city’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee launches its 50th anniversary photography contest Thursday, Aug. 15.
Exit interviews with general city employees leaving Seminole over the past year-and-a-half indicate morale issues could extend beyond the fire department.
Five candidates have qualified to run for seats on Seminole City Council in the 2019 election. Three candidates — incumbent Thomas Barnhorn along with Jim Olliver and Kelly Wissing — will run for two open council seats. Meanwhile, incumbent Leslie Waters will run against contender Darren Clark for mayor.
SEMINOLE — As contract negotiations with Seminole firefighters continue, some former members of the department allege there is a morale issue among city employees, especially those working for Seminole Fire Rescue.
The owner of the former Tides Golf Club, located at 11832 66th Ave., has submitted plans to Pinellas County to build 273 detached single-family homes on the property.
SEMINOLE — At the July 23 Seminole City Council meeting, several councilors criticized the process and procedure of the July 15 fire contract impasse hearing at City Hall.
Earth to Autism, a nonprofit organization that trains adults with autism for green industry jobs, will host its next Repair Café Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Seminole United Methodist Church, 5400 Seminole Blvd.
SEMINOLE — The city’s millage rate will remain at 2.4793 mills for the 12th consecutive year.
Nearly 300 people turned out for a special hearing where the Seminole City Council made the final decisions regarding the contract between the firefighters' union and the city. At the special hearing, the council sided with the city’s negotiating team on one of the major issues — wages. Councilors approved the city’s proposal for a 5 percent increase on base wages effective that evening. They did not discuss a wage progression plan or slotting system, which the firefighters supported.
SEMINOLE —As the city prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary of incorporation next year, former Seminole Mayor Dottie Reeder, chair of the 50th Anniversary Celebration Committee, discussed various events planned in 2020 at the July 9 Seminole City Council meeting.
Seminole Middle School was presented with the Promising Practices Award, a national award to honor schools for their work in character education, at the Florida Character Education Conference June 7.
Seminole High School junior Austin Bybee has won a world and a state title in kickboxing. Now, he’s an Olympic hopeful hoping to join Team USA at the next global competition.
When Krysten Strauser was 10 years old, her parents operated a snow cone food truck. During summer breaks and on weekends, she’d join them as they drove around the Tampa Bay area, setting up in Walmart parking lots, strip malls and outlet shopping centers.
“It was a great experience learning about how to run a business as a kid,” she said.
SEMINOLE — Homeowners that live next to the former Tides Golf Club have filed an appeal against Pinellas County’s decision to issue a demolition permit to the property’s owners, the Tides Development Group.
SEMINOLE — The Seminole Warhawks football program is raising money for the family of Sophie Delott, a member of the varsity boys football team who was killed June 28 after being struck by a vehicle while she was riding her bicycle on the Indian Rocks Beach Causeway.
For counselor Matt Fahy, role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons aren’t just pieces on a board. They are tools to help teach children or adults with autism or social anxiety how to succeed at the game of life.
SEMINOLE —The Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new civic building at St. Petersburg College’s Seminole campus Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m.
Councilor Jim Quinn announced he won’t seek reelection this year during the Seminole City Council’s June 29 budget workshop.
SEMINOLE – At their June 25 meeting, Seminole City Council approved a contract with the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections for the 2019 Seminole municipal election, which will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Mayor Leslie Waters and Vice Mayor Trish Springer have joined forces to collect school supplies for area students this summer.
Donation drop-off boxes are located at Seminole City Hall, 9199 113th St. and Springer’s employer, Hartselle Insurance, which is located in the Seminole Financial Centre, 8200 113th St., #201.
Before he could even walk, Logan Hofstetter was in the water.
The Largo native grew up just a short drive from Indian Rocks Beach, where his family, avid beachgoers, spent much of their time.
His father and uncle, professional triathletes, were both surfers as well. So Logan’s natural affinity for the water is in his blood, he said.
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