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Pinellas County Housing Authority holds free budgeting workshops

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

Tuesday, June 4th, 2013, 10:37am

Pinellas County Housing Authority holds free budgeting workshops

Pinellas County, Florida --PCHA, in partnership with the Community Service Foundation, will offer free Household Budgeting Workshops at PCHAs Central Office located at 11479 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The two-part workshops series will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, June 6th and from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday, June 13th, 2013.

Attendees will learn how to complete a budget plan based on household income and monthly expenses. These workshops are designed for anyone who desires to save money and gain better control over their finances.

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Summer Haul Passes now available with unlimited transportation for youth

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

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 2:02pm

Summer Haul Passes now available with unlimited transportation for youth

Pinellas County, Florida -- Summer vacation is almost here and for many families that means the return of Mom and Dad’s taxi service.

However, with gas prices well above $3.00/gallon, many parents simply can’t afford to drive their kids around all summer long. That’s where PSTA’s popular and affordable Summer Youth Haul Pass comes in.

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Pinellas County lowers interest rate for homebuyers

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

Saturday, May 18th, 2013, 2:37pm

Pinellas County lowers interest rate for homebuyers

Pinellas County, Florida -- The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County has lowered the interest rate on its First Time Homebuyers Program to 2.99 percent. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage program is for individuals living in Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties who have never owned a home, have not owned a home in the last three years or veterans.

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Free dental services offered for children Feb. 22

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

Tuesday, February 12th, 2013, 5:07pm

Free dental services offered for children Feb. 22

Pinellas County, Florida -- Give Kids a Smile Pinellas will be offering free dental service for qualifying children on Feb. 22.

Volunteer dentists and other team members at participating dental offices throughout Pinellas will be providing the dental services.

Parents need to contact the School Social Worker at your child's school to complete the needed application. Availability is limited so parents should act as soon as possible.

Qualfying Factors include:

1. Child is between the age of 4 and 14 years old

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Eye Institute of West Florida holds essay contest for free LASIK

Submitted by Matthew Sinn, Producer

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013, 5:29pm

Eye Institute of West Florida holds essay contest for free LASIK

Largo, Florida -- If you have a loved one who needs the gift of clear vision you could get it for them -- for free!

From now until Feb. 28, individuals who become a fan of The Eye Institute of West Florida by liking the practice's Facebook business page can enter the My LASIK Valentine Contest by using the custom Facebook application that has been set up for the practice's free LASIK essay contest.

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FREE Chick-fil-A breakfast every Tuesday in January!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Sunday, January 13th, 2013, 11:58am

FREE Chick-fil-A breakfast every Tuesday in January!

Tampa, FL-- "Eat Mor Chikin"...for free!

That's right, a total of 27 Bay area Chick-fil-A restaurants will host free breakfast giveaways each Tuesday in January from store opening until 10:30 a.m.

The giveaway will feature a different breakfast item each week, including:

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Armed Forces History Museum acknowledges 12/12/12 with $12 days

Submitted by Matthew Sinn, Producer

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012, 12:31pm

Armed Forces History Museum acknowledges 12/12/12 with $12 days

Largo, Florida -- Next month, we will hit 12/12/12 and to acknowledge this date, the Armed Forces History Museum will offer $12 days.

Due to 12/12/12 landing on Wednesday and knowing that most people are working, the museum will extend the $12 offer through the weekend to 12/16/12.

This is a substantial discount from the museum's adult admission of $17.95, senior and veteran pricing of $14.95, and youth admission price of $12.95.

To celebrate the holidays, the museum will host Snacking with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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