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Horticulture program at Pinellas County Jail offers plants at an affordable price

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

Saturday, April 27th, 2013, 12:23pm

Horticulture program at Pinellas County Jail offers plants at an affordable price

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Inmate Horticulture program at the Pinellas County Jail is a large plant and tree nursery accessible to the public. Inmates learn plant growing and landscaping skills. Citizens can purchase plants and trees at the complex during specified hours.

The Horticulture Program has been on site for inmates for several years and offers plant materials for sale to the public.

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Consumers warned about credit card surcharges

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

Saturday, February 9th, 2013, 12:54pm

Consumers warned about credit card surcharges

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County warns residents that contrary to recent news reports that a ban on credit card surcharges ended Jan. 27, 2013, Florida law continues to prohibit the practice.

A surcharge is the extra fee a merchant adds when purchasing goods or services by credit card.

The Pinellas County Office of Consumer Protection offers residents the following tips:

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Free tax help at Tarpon Springs Library

Submitted by Bob Shackelford, Producer

Wednesday, January 30th, 2013, 12:27pm

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- The IRS tax filing deadline is still a few months away, but it's never too early to get your taxes in order.

If you need help preparing your taxes, volunteers from AARP will be available at the Tarpon Springs library on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning Feb. 4, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., until the April 15 deadline.

The help is given on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, appointments cannot be taken and AARP workers cannot accept phone calls.

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Household hazardous waste collection event Saturday

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Friday, January 25th, 2013, 11:14am

Household hazardous waste collection event Saturday

Tarpon Springs, Florida -- Got unwanted electronics or chemicals? Collect hazardous waste items from your home, office or garage, and properly dispose of them at the upcoming mobile collection event:

Saturday, Jan. 26
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East Lake High School
1300 Silver Eagle Drive

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2013 Pinellas County Recycling Directory now available

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Thursday, January 17th, 2013, 7:20pm

2013 Pinellas County Recycling Directory now available

Pinellas County, Florida -- The new Recycle Today: 2013 Pinellas County Recycling Directory has just been released. The directory is packed with the latest information about how to recycle in Pinellas County including local options for recycling cans, bottles, paper, cardboard, yard waste, electronics, chemicals, motor oil, cooking oil and much more.

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Pinellas County offers Christmas tree recycling

Submitted by Kellie Hero, Assignment Editor

Saturday, December 29th, 2012, 1:04pm

Pinellas County offers Christmas tree recycling

Gulfport, Florida -- Pinellas County Communications tells us to recycle your Christmas tree so it can be processed into useful mulch. However, please remember to remove all decorations, including hooks, garland, tinsel and lights.

Keep the tree loose, not in a bag or trash can. If you live in an apartment or condo, place your tree near the dumpster, without blocking access to it.

The following cities offer Christmas tree recycling:

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Resolve to get into great financial shape

Submitted by Mary Burrell, Operations Manager, Pinellas County Communications

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012, 1:28pm

Resolve to get into great financial shape

Pinellas County, Florida -- Many of us start the new year with a resolution to get in shape. Why not make 2013 the year to get your finances in great shape?

Join the Florida Master Money Mentors for Managing Your Money, a workshop designed to provide practical ideas that help you build a workable spending/savings plan and establish financial goals. Participants in the class can also request personal assistance from a Florida Master Money Mentor - a money coach to help with financial questions.

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