Should the city of Seminole take over ballfields of the Seminole Youth Athletic Association? That’s the question the City Council is considering following a plea for action from a representative of the Greater Seminole Area Special Recreation District from which the SYAA fields are leased.

SEMINOLE — Worn out sofas — and their owners — throughout town may be grieving after the proprietors of one of Seminole’s longest-running upholstery shops closed after nearly 50 years in business.

SEMINOLE — The city’s signature event of the year has been postponed, allowing organizers to create a safe and healthy environment for festival-goers.

SEMINOLE — Seminole City Center recently welcomed back Earth Fare, the grocery store that specializes in organic and health food. The store celebrated its grand reopening Jan. 23.

SEMINOLE — Some neighborhoods here can look forward to smoother rides after the City Council approved spending nearly $400,000 for resurfacing a number of streets.

SEMINOLE — As Seminole Warhawks soccer is halfway through their season, coach Rick Masi remains energetic from the sideline while watching every kickoff, pass and shot.

SEMINOLE — The Rotary Club of Seminole Lake, with the help of Seminole City Center, launched its annual Red Sled Initiative on Nov. 15 benefiting the foster kids of Pinellas County.

SEMINOLE — Seminole has grown a lot since it was incorporated in 1970. This includes its business community. As the city celebrates its 50th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the oldest businesses in Seminole.

SEMINOLE — Marilyn Mohney, the daughter of Seminole founder Jesse Johnson and Marjorie Campbell Johnson, remembers the city’s incorporation well.

SEMINOLE — For Tom Christy, the ninth time was the charm.

SEMINOLE — For the first time in 35 years, Seminole residents will have a new company picking up their garbage.

SEMINOLE — One of the key elements of the new Waterfront Park is now open for residents to enjoy.

SEMINOLE — Last year, the City Council was so pleased with City Manager Ann Toney-Deal’s performance they gave her an 8% salary increase.

After eight years, three team trades and 136 games, Major League Baseball outfielder Brett Phillips is playing for his hometown team — the Tampa Bay Rays.

SEMINOLE — The Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole is accepting flag sponsorship applications for its 2020 Field of Honor in partnership with the city of Seminole.

SEMINOLE — After years of planning and discussions, the key elements of Waterfront Park are finally coming to fruition.

SEMINOLE — A park that is described as a “local gem” recently took another step toward shining even brighter.

SEMINOLE — Few residents had shown interest in challenging for their seats on the City Council, so incumbents Jim Quinn and Roger Edelman were optimistic they wouldn’t have to campaign at all this year.

SEMINOLE — Seminole Mayor Leslie Waters and Vice Mayor Chris Burke are sponsoring a back-to-school supply drive running through Friday, Aug. 14.

SEMINOLE — When it comes to leadership, the two members of the Seminole City Council seeking reelection have a similar message: If it ain’t broke.

SEMINOLE — Despite the adverse effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on various revenue streams, the city of Seminole will once again not be raising its property tax rate.

SEMINOLE — The coronavirus pandemic has crippled or even closed many businesses, but Sprouts Farmers Market is not one of them.

SEMINOLE — Drivers along Park Boulevard in Seminole may experience delays as Pinellas County replaces aging infrastructure in the area.

SEMINOLE — John Elias, a former city attorney and Mr. Seminole who left his mark on the community, died May 31 after a lengthy illness.

SEMINOLE — Piece by piece, the long-awaited Waterfront Park is beginning to come together.