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Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Pinellas County ceremony awards courageous service

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office hosted their annual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 16, 2013. The awards ceremony recognizes courageous service, as well as, personal initiative in solving crimes and providing public service.

The Law Enforcement Deputy of the Year was awarded to Deputy Jim Piper and Detective Holly Tsanakaliotis. These two deputies acted courageously to save a four-year-old boy's life by administering CPR.

100 men in 100 days

100 men in 100 days

Pinellas County, Florida -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pinellas is having an upcoming event that needs 100 volunteers.

100 men volunteers to be exact.

Currently there are 131 boys who are waiting to be matched with a a male mentor in the program. Starting June 1 through September 8, the agency plants to recruit 100 male volunteers and match them with one of the boys who still need mentors. 

For more information visit the site. 

 

EMS professionals of the year

EMS professionals of the year

Pinellas County, Florida -- At a meeting on Tueaday, May 7, the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners named this year’s Emergency Medical Services Professionals of the Year.    

The awards are given each year in May in honor of EMS Week, locally commemorating the EMS professionals working for Pinellas County’s emergency medical services system.

Last chance to nominate for Mayor's Youth Showcase

Last chance to nominate for Mayor's Youth Showcase

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Do you know a Pinellas County teen who's a go-getter and could use a little cash?

Only a few days remain to submit nominations in this year's Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement for outstanding middle and high school Pinellas County. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be handed out in ten categories at the Mahaffey Theater on May 22, 2013, at 7 p.m. All Pinellas County middle and high school students are eligible.

Sheriff's Office honors school crossing guards

Sheriff's Office honors school crossing guards

Pinellas County, Florida -- Three outstanding Pinellas County Sheriff's Office School Crossing Guards will receive the Maybelle Rollins Bradford Award for their dedicated service to Pinellas County school children.

Mrs. Freda Turner and her husband, Mr. Thomas Turner initiated the Maybelle Rollins Bradford Memorial Award for the Pinellas Sheriff's School Crossing Guards 38 years ago in honor of her mother, Maybelle Rollins Bradford. The Turners began the recognition after observing the care and concern school crossing guards displayed in their contact with children every day. Mrs.

Deadline approaching for Mayor's Youth Showcase

Deadline approaching for Mayor's Youth Showcase

St. Petersburg, Florida -- Do you know a Pinellas County teen who's a go-getter and could use a little cash? Only two weeks remain to submit nominations in this year's Mayor's Youth Showcase of Achievement for outstanding middle and high school Pinellas County. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be handed out in ten categories at the Mahaffey Theater on May 22, 2013, at 7 p.m. All Pinellas County middle and high school students are eligible.

Pinellas schools' search for 'Young Hero'

Pinellas schools' search for 'Young Hero'

Pinellas County, Florida -- Pinellas County schools are looking for the students who best exemplify the title 'Young Hero'.