AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE INITIATIVE NEXT MEETING: FEBRUARY 28

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midtownlogo05 A new community project will examine the rich history of African Americans in St. Petersburg. To inform residents of the project and gather additional information, the next Community Outreach meeting begins at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28 at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum, 2240 Ninth Ave. S. The goal is to identify historically significant people, places and buildings associated with the African American community. Meeting attendees are invited to bring any relevant information, such as newspaper articles and photographs. Additional dates and locations will be announced.

Curbside Recycling Only $2.75 per Mon.

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For only $2.75 per month (paid annually), you can now keep St. Petersburg green by participating in curbside recycling. The service is provided by the city through Waste Services of Florida, Inc. (WSI). Two free blue recycling bins are included for newspaper and cans and bottles. Call WSI today at 451-6247 and start recycling!

TRASH PICKUP DAYS SAME DURING PRESIDENTS' HOLIDAY WEEK

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There are no changes to residential trash collection for St. Petersburg customers during the Presidents' holiday week, February 20 to 24. City Hall and most city business offices will be closed for the federal holiday on Monday, February 20. City facilities OPEN on Monday include three golf courses (Twin Brooks, Mangrove Bay and Cypress Links), The Pier, North Shore Aquatic Complex, Recreation Centers and Sunken Gardens attraction (offices closed).

LET'S GO FOR THREE IN A ROW!

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Through March 3, the public is encouraged to help St. Petersburg capture the number one Top 25 Arts Destination title for a third year in a row by casting a vote in the annual AmericanStyle magazine (www.americanstyle.com) readers' poll. Results will be announced in May.

St. Petersburg's arts initiative has transformed the 600 block of Central Ave.; introduced more than 100,000 guests to The Chihuly Collection, and celebrated the Dali Museum's one year birthday and a more‑than‑double attendance figure of 370,000 visitors.

And new Arts and Entertainment Pass, valued at more than $110, offers visits to selected museums and galleries, performances at The Mahaffey and discounted dining. Read more about arts and culture in St. Petersburg.

RESERVE SEASON TICKETS NOW FOR SPRING BASEBALL!

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The ten game series runs from March 6 to March 18 at Al Lang Field and features the 2011 World Cup Championship team from the Netherlands, Team Canada and Team USA playing spring squads from the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves. Season tickets are only $80 -- a 36% discount off the single game price of $12.50. For schedule and ordering info, visit www.stpeteinternationalbaseball.com or call 727-551-3000.

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DW12 Display Car, 2012 IndyCar Chassis.
Feb. 18 to 25 - DW12 Display Car, 2012 IndyCar Chassis. Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st St. S. Sat. noon to 6 p.m., Mon. to Thurs. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. to noon and Sat, 2/25, noon to 6 p.m. The new 2012 IndyCar chassis, also known as the DW12 in memory of the late Dan Wheldon, will be on display at the Mahaffey Theater lobby.