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The Return of the Rowdies: 2014 NASL soccer season kicks-off with expectations sky high

Submitted by Scott Pinsker on Tuesday, February 25th, 4:21 pm

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- The Tampa Bay Rowdies enter the 2014 season with as many world championships as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Lightning – combined. Expectations are sky high that the 2014 NASL campaign will conclude with the Rowdies raising their third Soccer Bowl championship trophy, and claiming their second world title in just the past three years.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, February 2nd, 2014, 3:37pm

Gotta love the sweetheart specials at Animal Services

Pinellas County, Florida -- Heartened by the approach of Valentine’s Day, Pinellas County Animal Services is offering sweetheart specials on the adoptions of cats and dogs through the end of February. Love is just a leash away!

The adoption fee for large dogs and cats will be $25 and $75 for puppies and small breeds during normal shelter adoption hours. The fee includes a medical checkup, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control and microchipping. The required Pinellas County license is also provided.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, January 31st, 2014, 1:38pm

Radio show features steps to buying a home

Pinellas County, Florida -- Those who are thinking about buying a home and don’t know where to start will not want to miss “Understanding the Home Buying Process” on Thursday, Feb. 6, on There’s No Place Like Home, the radio show sponsored by the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County.

The featured guest is Karmen Lemberg, program administrator for the Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County. Lemberg will discuss the steps to make buying a home easier.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, January 29th, 2014, 10:15am

Pinellas Citizen University begins new session on April 3

Pinellas County, Florida -- Ever wonder how county government works and what goes on behind the scenes in the various departments that provide local services?

Pinellas Citizen University unravels the mystery and brings students face-to-face with county administrators and decision-makers. During this remarkable 10-week course, participants go behind the scenes at many Pinellas County operations and talk to the experts as the class explores a wide range of county functions.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, January 18th, 2014, 11:03am

Commercial fertilizer classes offered at the county Extension

Pinellas County, Florida -- As of Jan. 1, anyone applying fertilizer commercially must carry the new Limited Commercial Fertilizer Applicator Certificate.

This requires completing the Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) training, passing the exam and then applying for the license.

On Tuesday Jan. 28, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the Pinellas County Extension is offering a GI-BMP certification class. The class is $15 and the state certification is $25.

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Submitted by WTSP Web Staff

Friday, January 17th, 2014, 4:39pm

St. Petersburg, Florida -- The St. Petersburg Main Library is making a film that will compile stories from the illustrious decade of peace, love and harmony - the 1960s.

The stories will be filmed at the Main Library at 3745 Ninth Ave. N on Feburary 22. If you would like to tell your story, please call Kelly Malizia, Manager of Libraries for the City of St. Petersburg at 727-892-5003 to reserve your spot.

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Submitted by Gillian Finklea, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, January 17th, 2014, 1:45pm

Heritage Village comes alive with folk festivities

Pinellas County, Florida -- Celebrations continue at Heritage Village with the Pinellas Folk Festival on Saturday, Jan. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Dozens of Tampa Bay area's premier folk musicians will spread the sounds of traditional folk, gospel, country and bluegrass music on stages throughout the village.