Business

Legal threats force Dunedin golf course to change name

Submitted by Erica Pitzi, Reporter

Tuesday, February 1st, 2011, 8:42am

Legal threats force Dunedin golf course to change name

Dunedin, FL - Drew Petersen, the General Manager at the St. Andrews Links Golf Course appeared on Radio Dunedin to talk with Lisa Dozois about the recent threat from the country of Scotland.

Last month, the city was threatened with a hefty lawsuit from the owners of St. Andrews Links in Scotland.

The Scottish owners claimed the Dunedin course was infringing on its trademark.

In lieu of an expensive lawsuit, the city agreed to come up with a new name: Dunedin Stirling Links.

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Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Saturday, January 29th, 2011, 12:12pm

Clearwater Harbor Marina wins national award

Clearwater, Florida - BoatUS, the Boat Owners Association of The United States, has given Clearwater its top award for 2010.

"For its ability to bring much needed boating access that includes 126 permanent slips, over 1500-feet of 'side-tie' docks for overnight stays and 650-feet of free 'side-tie' dockage for day use, the City of Clearwater is honored with a 2010 BoatUS Recreational Boating Access Award," the organization stated.

The group created the award in 2007 to mark successes in protecting water access at a time when the number of marina slips, service yards and boat launching areas were on the decline.

BoatUS noted the marina not only includes facilities for mariners but also has public promenade, boardwalk and fishing pier designed to draw visitors and residents to the waterfront area near Coachman Park.

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Submitted by Noah Pransky, Reporter

Saturday, January 29th, 2011, 10:25am

Tourism industry: "Snow better time to visit Florida!"

PINELLAS COUNTY, Florida - Taking advantage of a brutal winter in the Northeast, "Visit St. Pete/Clearwater" is preparing to blitz blizzard-ravaged New York City with beach-themed ads over the next few months.

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is planning $700,000 worth of ads for New York subways, elevators, newspapers, buses, television stations, magazines, and airports.

Of the 6 million overnight visitors to Pinellas Co. each year, 20 percent come from the Northeast, more than any other region. Their estimated direct economic impact is over $1 billion.

"(When) you've already had three years worth of snow dumped on your city," said David Downing with the visitors bureau, "you're looking for a way out."

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Submitted by Jim Peppard, Assignment Editor

Friday, January 28th, 2011, 9:39am

Clearwater, FL -- Residents who need help filing their taxes can get free help three days a week at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Neighborhood Family Center.

The center is offering free tax preparation on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Appointments are not necessary.

The center is located at 1201 Douglas Avenue.

For more information, phone the center at (727) 442-3565.

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Candy Kitchen brings novelties, sweets to the beach

Submitted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27th, 4:01 pm

Saint Pete Beach -- The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce invites residents to join in welcoming the newest addition to St. Pete Beach business along the Bay: Candy Kitchen.

The Grand Opening ceremony will consist of a ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, when this third location of the chain is officially opened to the public.

The newest location is in Dolphin Village Shopping Plaza and will feature unique items from the past as well as a few new signature creations as well, including ice cream and other novelties.

For more information, contact Candy Kitchen at 727-329-8980.

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Wake up with "Good Morning Palm Harbor" next week

Submitted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 26th, 2:45 pm

Palm Harbor, Florida -- Palm Harbor Chamber's Business Ambassadors are inviting the community to "Good Morning Palm Harbor," an event at the Palm Harbor Library hosted by Keller Williams and Susan Senger.

The event, part of a monthly series of networking "coffee hours" at the library every first Thursday, will take place next week, Feb. 3 starting at 7:30 a.m. The first half hour will allow guests and members to mingle over coffee and snacks, followed by an hour program hosted by Williams and Senger and also led by the President of the Chamber, Connie Davis, as guests and members are introduced and represented.

Prizes will also be awarded. You can find Palm Harbor Library at 2330 Nebraska Ave.

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Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011, 1:49pm

Pinellas Park, FL -- Want to know what to include in your marketing plan and why?

The Pinellas Park Chamber of Commerce will have a seminar on marketing as part of its "Success in Business Series" on Jan. 26.

Attendees will learn the Dos and Donts of Marketing Your Business Online featuring Mr. Carl Lucchi of DSI Media who will offer insights and expertise on How to Effectively Market & Promote a Business.

Topics covered will include:

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