Curlew Hills Memory Gardens

A 9/11 Memorial 
Service will be held at Curlew Hills Memory 
Gardens
 in Palm Harbor Wednesday, September 11 at 10:00 a.m.
Keynote speaker Dan Nigro retired FDNY &amp; 9/11 hero. Retired FDNY and Chief of Department, overseeing all rescue &amp; recovery for the World Trade Center site following 9/11. He retired after 30+ year with the FDNY to become a NY Fire Commissioner. As Chief of Department, Nigro held the highest uniformed rank, overseeing all major uniformed FDNY bureaus: Operations, Training, EMS, Communications, and Fire Prevention. 
Sonya Bryson-Kirksey from the Tampa Bay Lightning
 to sing the National Anthem
Mark Wilson, anchor at FOX 13, as the the Master of Ceremonies
The 
program also includes Honor Guards, U.S. Coast Guard and Pinellas County Sheriff's Office helicopter 
fly-overs, and Thunder the Eagle, from Tampa Bay Rapter Rescue and so much more. 
Arrive early. Once parking is full, admission will be closed.
For more info call Curlew Hills @ 727.789-2000 or visit CurlewHills.com

Local Event: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Palm Harbor

Florida

9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Wednesday September 11, 2024: A 9/11 Memorial 
Service will be held at Curlew Hills Memory 
Gardens
 in Palm Harbor Wednesday, September 11 at...

Curlew Hills will shine 9/11 Memorial Lights on September 10 &amp; 11 from 8-10 p.m. at their 9/11 Memorial. 
The giant twin beams will shine more than 1000 feet in the sky each evening in likeness to the two beams of light that shined in New York City following 9-11. This beacon of remembrance serves as an iconic symbol of 9/11 that both honors those lives lost and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of America. 
The lights will be on display rain or shine. Bring your family to drive by and see this beautiful display.

Local Event: 9/11 Memorial Light Display

9/11 Memorial Light Display

Wednesday September 11, 2024: Curlew Hills will shine 9/11 Memorial Lights on September 10 &amp; 11 from 8-10 p.m. at their 9/11 Memorial. 
The...

Albert Whitted Park

The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, (CMOCF) will host its annual One Step Closer to the Cure 5Kand 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 14, 2024, starting and ending at Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Drive SE. Individuals and teams are invited to walk, run, or jog with fellow supporters along downtown St. Pete’s spectacular waterfront and raise money to help local women suffering from ovarian cancer. 
To date, CMOCF has donated $1.1 million to women who need childcare, lost wages, housekeeping, transportation to doctor visits, groceries, rent or funds to keep the electricity and water running while they undergo treatment. Funds have also gone to support ovarian cancer research, prevention, and education in our community. 
 “One Step assures survivors a community cares for them,” said Claudette Carlan, Chairman of the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, created in her mother’s name to help women who were also suffering from this disease. “We get so many thank you notes from families we’ve been fortunate to help. Our greatest accomplishment has been to remain an all-volunteer foundation for more than 20 years and to give hope to the survivor who needs us.”

 
 Race results will be posted to the website and medals awarded immediately following the event on September 14, 2024. Register for the One Step Closer to the Cure at <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/SaintPetersburg/CMOCF" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Cmocf.org/onestep</a> . The 5K registration fee is $45 per person, plus a $3.70 sign-up fee and the 1-mile walk/run is $35 plus a $3.10 sign-up fee. Participants receive a race T-shirt and a unique referral code to pass along to friends and family. There is also a sleep-in option for $40 plus a $3.40 sign-up fee which includes a T-shirt. Prices will increase on September 6, 2024. 
The 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and will end at 10:00 a.m. The 1-mile Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m.
 Please follow and share the Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation One Step Closer campaign on Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cmocf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cmocf</a>) and Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/celma.mastry.ovarian.cancer/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/celma.mastry.ovarian.cancer/?hl=en</a>) for race updates and news about pre-race activities. Sponsors include Schmidt &amp; Barton Family Fund, Richard and Denise Mastry, Eaton Orthopaedics, Astra Zeneca, Rob Bowen Design Group, Ann Isaacs, Mastry Engine Center, World Tennis Association, Moffitt Cancer Center, Suzuki Repower, Old Salt Fishing Foundation, St. Petersburg Yacht Sales &amp; Service, Drs. Megan Indermauer, Sarah Miller, and Cheryl Ryder APRN of Women’s Care Florida, Hooters, CD Roma Restaurant, St. Anthony’s Bay Care Health System, Children’s Nest School, ImmunoGen, BayFirst, Sharon C. Brown, Susan Frey, Netco Design, Directors Service Inc., PHrMa and the memories of Niloufer Phillips-Arasakumar and Michelle Massey Foerster. 
Race packets can be picked up on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Pete Running Company at 6986 22nd Ave N., on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hooters, 4125 4th St N., and on the morning of the race at Albert Whitted Park, 480 Bayshore Dr. SE. in St. Petersburg, starting at 6 a.m. Additional information can be found at Ovariancancerfoundation.org or call (863) 381-2034.

Local Event: Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One Step Closer 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

St. Pete

Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One...

Saturday September 14, 2024: The Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation, (CMOCF) will host its annual One Step Closer to the Cure 5Kand 1 Mile Fun...

Celma Mastry Ovarian Cancer Foundation's One Step Closer 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting

10:00 - 12:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Every month on the second Saturday, join us for a collaborative learning space to try new writing techniques and to crowdsource writing-related questions and issues. Hosted by Lori Coffey.
 FREE and open to the Public, this virtual meeting will be held online only via Zoom. Click on the link to register in advance for this meeting. Registration is required for all Zoom attendees.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - Writers Special Interest Group

Largo

GENEALOGY - Writers Special Interest Group

Saturday September 14, 2024: 10:00 - 12:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Every month on the second Saturday, join us for a collaborative learning space to try new...

Garden Club of St Petersburg, Inc.

<blockquote>The Rare Plant Network Plant Sale Saturday, September 14 -- 9-1pm, Rain or Shine, Free Admission, Public Welcome. Cash Sale (several vendors taking credit cards). Several participating Green Thumb Festival vendors. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S, St. 33707Airplants, Ariods to ZZ (Black) Plants, Indoor/Outdoor, Sun/Shade, Landscape, Exotic, Rare Tropicals, unusual and variegated plants -- &nbsp;perennials, vines, trees, Epiphytes, Caladiums, Plumeria, Bromeliads, Rhipsalis, Succulents, Iris, Alocasias, Hoyas, Orchids, Desert Roses,&nbsp;potted, bare root, cuttings, mounted, pups, native and butterfly attractors, worm poop, supplies, yard art.......... Grown by garden club members in Tampa Bay's eco systems. Facebook: The Rare Plant Network or rareplantnetwork20@gmail</blockquote>
<blockquote> Come out and enjoy the RARE PLANT NETWORK SEMI-ANNUAL PLANT SALE under the Oaks. Glad to share our plant knowledge for success in your garden. </blockquote>

Local Event: PLANT SALE by The Rare Plant Network

PLANT SALE by The Rare Plant Network

Saturday September 14, 2024: The Rare Plant Network Plant Sale  Saturday, September 14 -- 9-1pm, Rain or Shine, Free Admission,  Public Welcome....

Pinellas Genealogy Society at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Local History Room (2d Flr),  Largo, FL  33771

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;As a volunteer, you might find yourself in a leadership position! Even if you didn't plan to become a leader, it’s better when you know what you are doing! Learn skills that are typically taught in business as we reveal leadership secrets for genealogists and other volunteers! This jam-packed session includes meeting expectations, how to create a vision, building trust with your team, decision making, running effective meetings, time management, and strategic planning. Presented by Lori Coffey. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - Leadership for Volunteers

GENEALOGY - Leadership for Volunteers

Wednesday September 18, 2024: 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;As a volunteer, you might find yourself in a leadership position! Even if you didn't plan...

Pinellas Genealogy Society at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins B,  Largo, FL  33771

11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Genealogy is the same the world around, yet there are some unique challenges when researching African American family history. For example, specific strategies are required to identify and work with records before 1860 and locating identifiable names among government records can raise the difficulty level. Even though it can be challenging, it can also be rewarding. Especially if you plan to volunteer for community projects like our Clearwater Colored Cemeteries program. We’ll provide research strategies to take you around the obstacles to help you find the records you seek. Presented by Taneya Koonce. Taneya Koonce works extensively in the genealogy community with leadership roles in the USGenWeb Project and the Afro-American Historical &amp; Genealogical Society (as National Treasurer and Nashville Chapter President). Through her Academy of Legacy Leaders Facebook community, Taneya facilitates education and inspiration for 2,500 family history enthusiasts. She is an active genealogy &amp; family history blogger and author. Genealogy has been her passion since 2005 especially in technology, historical newspaper research, digital photo &amp; file organization, and genetic genealogy all while keeping family history fun! Note: FREE and open to the public. This is the monthly general membership meeting with educational program. The first 15 minutes of this program will include the Society meeting. This hybrid meeting will be held in-person at the Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins B, Largo, FL 33771 AND online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - The Unique Challenges of African-American Genealogy by Taneya Koonce

GENEALOGY - The Unique Challenges of...

Saturday September 21, 2024: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Genealogy is the same the world around, yet there are some unique challenges when...

GENEALOGY - The Unique Challenges of African-American Genealogy by Taneya Koonce

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Join us every month on the fourth Tuesday. Learn how to interpret your DNA test results and apply those results to your current family history research. Join our casual group as we research and learn together. Presented by Denise Manning and Susan Luce.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - DNA Interest Group

GENEALOGY - DNA Interest Group

Tuesday September 24, 2024: 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Join us every month on the fourth Tuesday. Learn how to interpret your DNA test results and...

1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;We all find scandals, scalawags, and other surprises in the course of our genealogical research. This presentation explores&nbsp;some of the unexpected, and sometimes unsavory, facts that may arise and ethical considerations to keep in mind when deciding how to share them. Presented by Karen Fortin. This will be a hybrid meeting held in-person in the Local History Room and online via Zoom. Registration is only required for Zoom attendees.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - Skeletons in the Family Closet: Dealing With the Unexpected

GENEALOGY - Skeletons in the Family Closet:...

Thursday September 26, 2024: 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST -&nbsp;We all find scandals, scalawags, and other surprises in the course of our genealogical...

GENEALOGY - Skeletons in the Family Closet: Dealing With the Unexpected

10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Questions &amp; answers plus demonstrations of how to use the RootsMagic genealogy database software program. This virtual class explores the use of this popular software program and demonstrates the many features of the program, from the basics of initial entry of family information to more detailed topics. Presented by Debbe Hagner. 
FREE and open to the Public, this virtual meeting will be held online only via Zoom. Click on the link to register in advance for this meeting. Registration is required for all Zoom attendees.

Local Event: GENEALOGY - RootsMagic User Group

GENEALOGY - RootsMagic User Group

Saturday September 28, 2024: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST -&nbsp;Questions &amp; answers plus demonstrations of how to use the RootsMagic genealogy...

6100 154 Ave. N

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House event at Pinellas Technical College! This is a fantastic opportunity for you to explore our Clearwater campus and learn more about the programs and support we offer.
Clearwater Campus Open House 
Date: October 1, 2024 
Time:&nbsp;5:30 PM – 7:00 PM 
Location: 6100 154th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760
During our Open House, you’ll have the chance to: 
<ul>
 <li>Meet Our Instructors: Engage with the experts who will guide you through your educational journey.</li>
 <li>Consult with Counselors: Discuss your academic and career goals with our knowledgeable counselors.</li>
 <li>Speak with Financial Aid Staff: Get detailed information on financial aid options, scholarships, and more.</li>
</ul>
Whether you’re looking to start a new career, advance your skills, or simply explore your educational options, our Open House is designed to help you take the next step towards your future.
We look forward to welcoming you to our campus and assisting you in finding the path that’s right for you!
For more information, please feel free to visit our website at <a href="https://www.myptc.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.myptc.edu</a>

Local Event: Open House- Pinellas Technical College

Open House- Pinellas Technical College

Tuesday October 1, 2024: We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Open House event at Pinellas Technical College! This is a fantastic...

11909 125th st. Largo, Fl 33774

The Heritage Village Artisan Festival, taking place on November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Largo, FL, is a celebration of local craftsmanship. The event features artisans demonstrating their craft while you can also stroll the historic pathways of Heritage Village and be immersed in the history of Pinellas County. Attendees can explore unique handmade creations, connect with artists, and enjoy a day of creativity and community. Artisans are invited to showcase their work and expand their audience.

Local Event: Heritage Village Artisan Festival

Heritage Village Artisan Festival

Saturday November 2, 2024: The Heritage Village Artisan Festival, taking place on November 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Largo, FL, is a...

The Gallery at Creative Pinellas

Experience a Night of Art, Impact, and Community!
Please join us for our Arts Annual 2024 Fundraiser on Saturday, November 9th, starting at 5pm for VIP ticket holders and 6-9 pm for General Admission, at the Gallery at Creative Pinellas for our only fundraiser of the year. It’s a night you won’t want to miss because your presence makes a difference! By attending, you will make an immediate impact, allowing Creative Pinellas to continue providing crucial funding to our local creative community, helping individual artists thrive, and bringing arts education to youth and families. Art makes a difference, and so do you! 
Be the first to experience our new exhibition, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks as you explore, and soak in the lively atmosphere with captivating art, music, and performances throughout the evening. Discover the art in everyone’s DNA!

Local Event: Arts Annual 2024 Fundraiser

Arts Annual 2024 Fundraiser

Saturday November 9, 2024: Experience a Night of Art, Impact, and Community!
Please join us for our Arts Annual 2024 Fundraiser on Saturday,...

Sheraton Sand Key Resort

There will be 4 stages over 3 days&nbsp;with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Blues, Gospel, Jam, Jazz, Latin, Old-time, Ragtime, Rockabilly, Roots and Swing, and there will be other activities like swing dance party on Friday evening, music all day Saturday, music for Sunday brunch, youth performances and master classes.

Local Event: Suncoast Jazz Festival

Suncoast Jazz Festival

Friday November 22, 2024: There will be 4 stages over 3 days&nbsp;with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Blues,...

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9/11 Patriots Day Services In The Tampa Bay Area

Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay Rowdies, 5 Branches Brewing, Curlew Hills Memory Gardens are among those hosting 9/11 memorial events.

Community Corner

TS Francine To Upgrade To Hurricane Along Gulf;...

Two disturbances are sitting in the Atlantic Ocean near West Africa while Tropical Storm Francine could bring storm surge to Gulf states.

TS Francine To Upgrade To Hurricane Along Gulf; 2 Systems In Atlantic

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Miami Beach

Bodycam Footage In Tyreek Hill's FL Traffic...

"Do you know who that is? (That's) one of the Miami Dolphins' star players," an officer could be heard telling another in police footage.

Bodycam Footage In Tyreek Hill's FL Traffic Stop Reveals New Details

Crime & Safety

Exotic Bird Stolen From FL Flea Market:...

A woman stole an exotic bird worth $2,400 from a shop at the Oldsmar Flea Market Saturday morning, Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said.

Exotic Bird Stolen From FL Flea Market: Pinellas County Sheriff

Small Gators Removed From Several Largo Yards:...

Largo officers were recently on “gator duty,” safely removing and relocating the reptiles from several yards, police said. 

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