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Largo planning plastic ban

By Sandra Nickless

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he city of St. Peterburg’s twophased single-use plastic straw and Styrofoam ban that went into effect Jan. 1 has city officials in Largo pondering the possibility of following the environmental lead of the Sunshine City.

Largo commissioners recently voted 6-1 to approve the first reading of an ordinance that would ban single-use plastics, such as straws and utensils, and Styrofoam cups and containers, on city property and at city-sponsored functions. The final vote is scheduled for Jan. 22. The new ordinance, which is expected to pass, would go into effect July 1.

While the ordinance would not apply to businesses that do not operate on city property, commissioners were hopeful that local business owners

would take the iniative to stop using items of this nature on their own.

Vice Mayor John Carroll said he could get on board with the ordinance because “this is something we’re imposing on ourselves and not the community. So if we’re going to lead by example, I’m OK with that.”

Commissioners also discussed the need to reduce littering in the city, with Commissioner Curtis Holmes, the lone dissenting vote, saying he wasn’t actually opposed to the ban, but feels the need to clean up plastic litter and other trash should be addressed first.

Commissioner Samantha Fenger said, “We’re acting as a catalyst to what we want to see in a better environment and what we can control, because there are many things we can’t control.”

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Pinellas ranked best place in Florida to save for retirement

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a recent study by financial advising company Smartasset ranked Pinellas County as the best place in Florida to save for retirement.

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In Brief Text-to-911 available in Pinellas County PINELLAS COUNTY - Citizens who cannot place a call to 911 in an emergency now have the alternative option to text for police, fire or medical response.

The new text-to-911 capability was announced last month at the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners meeting.

Texts should only be used under circumstances when callers are unable to call for help. Calling 911 is still the best way to share information with emergency telecommunicators for a quick response.

Those who use text-to-911 should remember the following tips before sending a message: • Always call 911 if you can; text the

By Sue Warren number 911 if you can’t.

• Send a brief message including your address and description of the emergency.

• Do not send pictures, videos or emojis; avoid using slang.

• Try to stay available to respond to texts from 911.

Clearwater City Council meetings have new digs CLEARWATER - From now on, at least until the city gets its city hall situation squared away, Clearwater City Council meetings and work sessions will be held at the new council chambers in the Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave. The meetings and agendas can also be viewed online by visiting: http://bit.ly/ClwCityMeetings.

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City planners say the North Marina Area Master Plan balances the needs of the boating community, residents and developers by:

By Daniel Holloway

The North Marina Area Master Plan is a go, with the goal of creating a new waterfront destination.

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fter almost five years of planning and resident feedback, the city of Clearwater is moving forward with a $65 million project to transform the North Marina/Seminole Boat Ramp area with new green space, improved parking, new stormwater treatment, a bike path to the waterfront, elevated restrooms, new floating docks and a waterfront promenade.

According to Clearwater Planning and Development Director Michael Delk, the city envisions this area to be a waterfront destination for both residents and visitors, with businesses and other amenities that will serve to enhance the

public’s access to Clearwater’s number one asset: the water.

“This is going to be a place for the public to gather right along the waterfront,” said Delk.

At a previous community informational meeting, Delk also discussed additional improvements to the Seminole Boat Ramp, including lighting, landscaping and parking.

“The city’s investments in the Seminole Boat Launch will improve the operations of this important access point while also adding more green space and waterfront access,” Delk said. “These are all things residents asked for as part of the North Marina

Area Master Plan process. We are building community in the North Marina area, and this is going to be a cornerstone in this process.”

The city is currently preparing construction documents and anticipates beginning construction on the upgrades to the Seminole Boat Ramp soon. The improvements to this area are estimated to be completed by the fall of 2019.

The North Marina Master Plan district consists of 55 acres just north of downtown Clearwater. The city approved the Plan in 2016 after a 2014 study identified the area for possible improvements.

1. Protecting views of the water and bluff 2. Improving connectivity to downtown Clearwater 3. Creating a waterfront destination 4. Enhancing the area’s unique character 5. Putting people first 6. Establishing a cultural hub 7. Promoting a better environment 8. Unlocking development potential

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In Brief Toy bomb at PSCO did not go over well LARGO - A veteran patrol deputy with the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently resigned his position after admitting to mailing a toy bomb to a sheriff’s lieutenant as a “joke,” causing an evacuation at the Sheriff’s Administration Building, located at 10750 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.

According to investigators, Lieutenant Joseph Gerretz was in his office at the Sheriff’s Administration Building when he received a package through inner-office mail.

Upon opening the box, Gerretz reported seeing a handwritten note that said “Boom” and a red cylindrical object with protruding wires. He immediately vacated his office and made notification of the potential threat.

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A PCSO handler with a K-9 bomb detection dog was called to the scene.

The K-9 did not alert to the suspicious package, so members of the Tampa Police Department Bomb Team also responded and confirmed that the device was not a threat.

When he heard about all of this ruckus, Deputy James Piper contacted his supervisor and informed him that he had sent the package to Gerretz as a joke. Piper immediately resigned his position and was arrested the next day for planting a hoax bomb, a second-degree felony.

Moccasin Lake Nature Park hosting grand re-opening celebration CLEARWATER - The city of Clearwater will unveil a brighter and more beautiful Moccasin Lake Nature Park at a grand re-opening celebra-

By Jonathan Bickley tion Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be food trucks, organizational booths, vendors and more.

The 51-acre gem in the middle of Clearwater, which features trails and boardwalks surrounded by nature and wildlife, has been closed since March 2018, as it underwent a $1 million renovation.

Upgrades at the nature park include a newly remodeled interpretive center, a new playground and educational toys, an amphitheater, butterfly garden, turtle pond, a trail system, a birds of prey exhibit and more.

For more information on the park, visit myclearwaterparks.com.

Register for Valentine’s Day Group Wedding before Feb. 1 LARGO - The clock is ticking for couples wishing to wed at the 13th annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding at the Florida Botanical Gardens, located at 12520 Ulmerton Rd., Largo.

Up to 50 couples are expected to be married or renew their vows at this year’s group wedding ceremony in the Wedding Garden at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14.

Couples must register for the group wedding online no later than Feb. 1 by visiting www.clerksvalentinesdaywedding.eventbrite.com and must apply for a marriage license before Feb. 8.

All couples should arrive at the Botanical Gardens by 1:00 p.m. on Valentine’s Day with their marriage license and identification. After the ceremony, the couples and their guests will celebrate with wedding cake and refreshments provided by local sponsors.

Ken Burke, Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller, has waived the normal $30.00 ceremony fee, but standard marriage license fees still apply.

For more information regarding this event, please contact Recording Services at (727) 464-3008. For more information about the Wedding Garden or the Florida Botanical Gardens, visit www.flbg.org.

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The Narrows Environmental Education Center McGough Nature Park 11901 146th St. N., Largo Info: www.largo.com, 727-518-3047

EVERY TUESDAY Zumba in Station Square Park 6:00 p.m.

Station Square Park 612 Cleveland St., Clearwater Info: 727-216-6378, myclearwaterevents.com

Drag Queen Bingo 5 & 7 p.m.

Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille 28910 U.S. 19 N, Clearwater.

Info: hamburgermarys.com

EVERY TUESDAY & FRIDAY Adult Volleyball 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $2 or Membership Dimmitt Community Center, 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com

Yoga at The Dali 10:30 a.m.

Cost: $10 members and students, $15 non-members The Dali Museum One Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg Info: www.thedali.org Fit Forever 10:15 a.m.

Seminole Recreation Center 9100 113th Street N. Info: 727-391-8345, myseminole.com EVERY MONDAY & THURSDAY Pickleball 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $2 or Membership Dimmitt Community Center 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com Carol Burnett @ REH, Feb. 12

EVERY WEDNESDAY Seminole Wednesday Market 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. through April Seminole Recreation Center 9100 113th St. Info: www.myseminole.com EVERY THURSDAY Self Defense in the Park Cost: Free 12:00 p.m.

Station Square Park 612 Cleveland St, Clearwater Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com EVERY THURSDAY-SATURDAY Ghost Tours of Safety Harbor Two-hour walking tour 443 Main St. Info: 727-686-8785 EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Dunedin Downtown Market 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park, Downtown Dunedin Info: www.dunedingov.com EVERY SATURDAY Downtown Clearwater Famers Market 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Drew Street waterfront under the Memorial Causeway, Downtown Clearwater Info: clearwaterfarmersmarket.net JAN. 25 Blast Friday featuring

Cypress Hill Feb. 27 @ Jannus Live

Fastball and The Black Honkeys 5:30 p.m.

Cleveland Street District, downtown Clearwater Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com JAN. 26 Belleair Sunset 5K & Fun Run 5:00 p.m.

Dimmitt Community Center 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com JAN. 31 Get Winehoused: The Amy Celebration Gates at 7:00 p.m.

Cost: Free, all ages Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg Info: www.jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550 Fit Over 50 Senior Wellness Expo 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Seminole Recreation Complex Info: www.myseminole.com FEB. 1 Drive-By Truckers and Lucinda Williams Gates at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $35, all ages Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg Info: www.jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550 FEB. 8 Victoria Drive Sunset Stroll 5:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the month through May Cost: $15 Tour begins at 821 Victoria Dr. Info: DunedinMuseum.org, 727-736-1176 FEB. 9 Absolute Queen: The Ultimate Queen Experience Gates at 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 adv, $12 at door, all ages Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg Info: www.jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550 FEB. 9 & 10 Art & Craft Festival 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Downtown Dunedin Info: www.ArtFestival.com Family Night Out 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Seminole City Park Info: www.myseminole.com FEB. 10 Sundays in Belleair Outdoor Concert The Caribbean Chillers: Florida's Favorite Jimmy Buffett Tribute Info: 727-518-3728, www.belleairrec.com FEB. 12 Carol Burnett 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $275, $257.50, $182.50, $132.50, $122.50 and $72.50 Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. Info: www.rutheckerdhall.com FEB. 22 Blast Friday featuring The Fixx 5:30 p.m.

Cleveland Street District, downtown Clearwater Info: www.myclearwaterevents.com FEB. 27 Cypress Hill with special guests Hollywood Undead Gates at 6:30 p.m.

Cost: $29.50 adv, $35 at door, all ages Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg Info: www.jannuslive.com, 727-565-0550

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Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival CLEARWATER - One of the area’s most anticipated events each year is almost upon us. The Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival will erupt out of Coachman Park Feb. 23 and 24, offering up top-rated blues artists with a side of mouth-watering seafood. This year’s festival will once again feature a mixture of blues-inspired artists who will showcase their incredible musical talent.

To kick off the weekend’s festivities, downtown Clearwater will host a Blues Walk and Blast Friday on Feb. 22 with the Grammy-nominated band Fastball headlining the event and several blues artists performing throughout downtown. As always, general admissions to these events are free.

The city of Clearwater is giving a few lucky people a chance to win an amazing ticket package. The package will include two 2-day VIP tickets, a one-night hotel stay, $10 merchandise credit, two passes on the Clearwater Ferry, two passes to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, brunch on the rooftop of Clearwater’s Main Library and a meet-and-greet with one of the artists performing. To enter the contest, fill out the contest form by visiting myclearwaterevents.com or any of the city’s Facebook pages.

2019 Sea-Blues Festival Line-Up Saturday, Feb. 23 • Vintage Trouble • Fantastic Negrito • Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band • Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics • Mark Telesca • Jamie N Royce

Sunday, Feb. 24 • The Devon Allman Project with special Guest Duane Betts • Christone “Kingfish” Ingram • Davy Knowles • RJ Howson • Victoria Ginty and Ladyhawke

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By Cliff Roe Broker/Owner Roe Realty

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he media reports 1,000 people a day move to Florida. The actual number is closer to 257,000 a year, or just over 1,000 per weekday. Pinellas is the sixth most populated county in Florida, yet we are only selling around 800 properties a month. Many second-home buyers are included in the 800. The best state to live in just keeps drawing more and more residents, full or parttime. Demand will ensure prices continue to rise faster than inflation.

The typical buyer, full-time or parttime, wants a move-in-ready home with no hassles - no updates, no repairs. Investors will buy a property in need of love to update and sell for a profit.

If a house isn't selling quickly, either the agent promised more than they can deliver, or the seller is demanding

a price that the market will not pay.

Many homes need updates but are priced as if the work has already been done. When a for-sale sign remains in front of a property for an extended period, the reason is usually price or condition.

We have far more buyers than we have properties that match their needs.

Any property in good condition and priced near market value sells quickly.

Due to the shortage of properties listed for sale, we can scan new listings or price reductions in an hour or less per day. We do our best to match the buyers with a home that will suit their needs.

Our most successful approach is to show a property to a buyer who has expressed no interest in it but has described many of the needs this property fulfills. We don't simply think of our-

selves as agents buying or selling properties. We believe our job is to solve problems for both buyers and sellers.

We offer a free evaluation to anyone considering selling - all you must do is ask.

The full version of the Roe Report goes out quarterly with prices and inventory broken down by price point.

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HOBBY FARM / DOG BOARDING / KENNEL BUSINESS with 2 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES on 3/4-acre of land in Largo. Zoning is unincorporated, multifamily 10 units or less and agricultural allowing up to 2 horses. Adjacent 1.2-acre parcel with 4 single family homes is also available but not on MLS. The active and reputable kennel business offers 29 inside/outside runs, a combination of 2x15 small, 4x15 medium, 5x15 large kennels, making $15-$25 a day per dog. The larger 1,344 sq. ft. home has 2BR/1BA plus office and bonus room, with a 2-way split floor plan from an open and spacious main living space. The second wood frame/block home (644 living/1288 total sq ft) is a 1BR /1BA on the second story with 15 indoor dog kennels in the lower level. The property has double fencing, including a 6' - 8' galvanized steel chain-link fence with no neighbors on 3 sides. There is a 10x16 storage shed. NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED. MLS No. U7838085. Offered at $550,000.

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come on, get happy the Scene’s best happy hours belleair bluffs E & E Stakeout Grill 100 N. Indian Rocks Rd. 727-585-6399 Every day, 3-6 p.m.

Half Off Well Drinks, House Wine and Margaritas Draft Beer Specials Cody’s Original Roadhouse 2890 West Bay Dr. 727-584-8473 Every day, from open to 7 p.m.

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Time Out Grille & Bar 9009 Oakhurst Rd. 727-593-3114 Monday-Friday, open to 7 p.m. $2.25 Domestic Bottles & Drafts $3.25 Well Drinks

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or two or three months prior to a presidential election, real estate sales slow to a crawl.

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Several weeks back, activity slowed during a mid-term election. Most unusual, but so is Mueller, the caravan and the Democrats saying they may start impeachment proceedings when they control the house.

On a positive note, employment is under 4 percent and the lowest ever for minorities and women. GDP has exceeded 4 percent for a quarter.

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Assume you were under 40. Your peers have seen two Iraq wars, a real estate bubble and 3.5 percent mortgage rates. As parents and grandparents, we recognize 6 percent as a historic norm for mortgages. Young people have never experienced rates at this level. The under-30 group has committed to home ownership at a higher rate than ever before, with women leading the way. They are only one Iraq war short of the 40year-old crowd.

I believe the stock market and hous-

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