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<title>City Facility Closings Due to Fourth of July Holiday</title>
<description>Many city of St. Petersburg facilities including City Hall, Municipal Services Center, city government offices and Sunken Gardens business offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, due to the Fourth of July holiday.</description>
<content:encoded>Many city of St. Petersburg facilities including City Hall, Municipal Services Center, city government offices and Sunken Gardens business offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, due to the Fourth of July holiday.</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:25:22 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>PUBLIC COMMENT INVITED DURING THREE 2010 CITY BUDGET FORUMS </title>
<description>The first of three opportunities for citizens to comment on the proposed 2010 St. Petersburg city budget and any proposed reductions will be held Thursday, July 9, during a forum at City Hall.</description>
<content:encoded>The first of three opportunities for citizens to comment on the proposed 2010 St. Petersburg city budget and any proposed reductions will be held Thursday, July 9, during a forum at City Hall.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/6-26-2009_public_comment_invited_during_three_2010_city_budget_forums.asp</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:23:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR TAKAMATSU STUDENTS JULY 18 TO 30</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:55:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>PRIDEFEST &amp; PARADE TO AFFECT TRAFFIC Saturday/FREE SPEECH AREA &amp; SIGN LIMITS DESIGNATED</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:55:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFORMATION FOR THE RAYS/PHILLIES AND RAYS/MARLINS HOMESTANDS</title>
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<title>COUNCIL MEETING TO FEATURE UPDATE ON REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND BUS RAPID TRANSIT </title>
<description>Officials from several bay area agencies will be presenting an update and status report on the regional transportation planning process now underway at the St. Petersburg City Council Meeting on Thursday, June 11 in Council Chamber, City Hall, 175 Fifth Street N.</description>
<content:encoded>Officials from several bay area 

agencies will be presenting an update and status report on the regional 

transportation planning process now underway at the St. Petersburg City 

Council Meeting on Thursday, June 11 in Council Chamber, City Hall, 175 Fifth 

Street N.</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:33:48 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>June 11 Tampa Bay Area Business Expo unites governments to help strengthen our regional economy </title>
<description>Operating a business in the current economy is becoming more challenging everyday. Consumer spending is down, which means profits are down and debts are mounting...</description>
<content:encoded>Operating a business in the current economy is becoming more challenging everyday. Consumer spending is down, which means profits are down and debts are mounting...</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:54:31 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFORMATION FOR RAYS/ANGELS AND RAYS/NATIONALS HOMESTANDS</title>
<description>Baseball fans in St. Petersburg are in for a treat as the Tampa Bay Rays host the Los Angeles Angels and Washington Nationals, each with a three-game home stand this week. The Rays take on the Angels beginning Tuesday, June 9, while ...</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:54:15 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Summer Swim Lesson Registration</title>
<description>Register for Session 1 swim lessons at all City of St. Petersburg pools this Saturday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. Swim lessons</description>
<content:encoded>Register for Session 1 swim lessons at all City of St. Petersburg pools this Saturday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. Swim lessons </content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/6-2-2009_summer_swim_lesson_registration.asp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:53:38 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>IRONKIDS ST. PETERSBURG TRIATHLON ANNOUNCES WEEKEND EVENTS </title>
<description>On Sunday, June 7, IronKids will hold its second event of the season in St. Petersburg drawing youth ranging from six to 15 years of age.</description>
<content:encoded>On Sunday, June 7, IronKids will hold 

its second event of the season in St. Petersburg drawing youth ranging from 

six to 15 years of age. </content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:05:13 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>74th Annual Miss Florida Pageant Comes to St. Petersburg July 5 to 11 </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:08:07 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFORMATION FOR RAYS/ROYALS HOMESTAND </title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:07:01 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>ST. PETERSBURG CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCE 2010 BUDGET FORUMS </title>
<description>As the city continues its planning for the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, a number of opportunities exist for citizens to become involved in the process. City leaders are anticipating a budget shortfall of $15-20 million dollars in the general ...</description>
<content:encoded>As the city continues its planning for the 

Fiscal Year 2010 budget, a number of opportunities exist for citizens to 

become involved in the process. City leaders are anticipating a budget 

shortfall of $15-20 million dollars in the general ...</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-22-2009_st_petersburg_city_leaders_announce_2010_budget_forums.asp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 20:29:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>St. Pete Clay Company Hosts SPARC Business Forum for Artists May 27</title>
<description>The city of St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center and the Pinellas Chapter of SCORE/Counselors to America&apos;s Small Business, invite area artists to attend SPARC, ...</description>
<content:encoded>The city of St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center and the Pinellas Chapter of SCORE/Counselors to America&apos;s Small Business, invite area artists to attend SPARC, ...</content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 20:29:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CITY TO OPEN DESIGNATED LAKES FOR SUMMER FISHING SEASON </title>
<description>The St. Petersburg Parks Department will open 19 fresh water and two salt water lakes for the summer season beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fishing is allowed between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily.</description>
<content:encoded>The St. Petersburg Parks Department 

will open 19 fresh water and two salt water lakes for the summer season 

beginning Memorial Day through Labor Day. Fishing is allowed between 8 a.m. 

and 8 p.m. daily.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-18-2009_city_to_open_designated_lakes_for_summer_fishing_season.asp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 14:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>COOL OFF AND CELEBRATE AT THE GRAND OPENING OF NEW WATER PLAYGROUND AT DELL HOLMES PARK </title>
<description>Join Mayor Baker, neighbors and friends for a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the city&apos;s newest water playground from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Dell Holmes Park, 2741 22nd Street South.</description>
<content:encoded>Join Mayor Baker, neighbors and friends for a 

Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the grand opening of the city&apos;s newest water 

playground from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Dell Holmes Park, 2741 

22nd  Street South. </content:encoded>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 20:11:25 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>VIEWS FROM THE VINOY&quot; RECEIVES STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD</title>
<description>St. Petersburg&apos;s paperback history of the Old Northeast neighborhood, Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views from the Vinoy, has been recognized with a 2009 Preservation Award for outstanding achievement in the education/media category by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.</description>
<content:encoded>St. Petersburg&apos;s paperback history of the Old Northeast neighborhood, Souvenir of St. Petersburg: Views from the Vinoy, has been recognized with a 2009 Preservation Award for outstanding achievement in the education/media category by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation.</content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-15-2009_views_from_the_vinoy_receives_state_historic_preservation_award.asp</link>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 13:24:29 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Student Citizen of the Month Honored </title>
<description>This month, District 1 Council Member Herb Polson, along with St. Petersburg City Council, presented a Student Citizen of the Month Award for May 2009 to A.J. Augustine, a senior navel cadet at Admiral Farragut Academy (AFA).</description>
<content:encoded>This month, District 1 Council Member Herb Polson, along with St. Petersburg City Council, presented a Student Citizen of the Month Award for May 2009 to A.J. Augustine, a senior navel cadet at Admiral Farragut Academy (AFA). </content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-14-2009_student_citizen_of_the_month_honored.asp</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 16:05:54 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>CITY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE TRAFFIC AND PARKING INFORMATION FOR CLEVELAND/OAKLAND HOMESTAND </title>
<description>Over the next several days, St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays play host to the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland A&apos;s for an eight-game home stand at Tropicana Field.</description>
<content:encoded>Over the next several days, St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay Rays play host to the Cleveland Indians and the Oakland A&apos;s for an eight-game home stand at Tropicana Field. </content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-13-2009_city_officials_announce_traffic_and_parking_information_for_cleveland_oakland_homestand.asp</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 15:23:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MISS ST. PETERSBURG TO HOST COASTAL CLEAN-UP TOMORROW </title>
<description>Katie Crews, Miss St. Petersburg, will host a coastal clean-up on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pinellas Point Park (located at the southern end of 14th St., just south of Pinellas Point Drive).</description>
<content:encoded>Katie Crews, Miss St. Petersburg, will host a coastal 

clean-up on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Pinellas Point Park 

(located at the southern end of 14th St., just south of Pinellas Point Drive).

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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 20:16:28 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>MAIN LIBRARY TO CLOSE FOR RENOVATION</title>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-5-2009_liberty_tree_memorial_elm_to_be_planted_in_dell_holmes_park_tuesday.asp</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 20:08:09 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>LIBERTY TREE MEMORIAL ELM TO BE PLANTED IN DELL HOLMES PARK TUESDAY </title>
<description>The public is invited to join Mayor Rick Baker, members of City Council, and guests on Tuesday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. as a ceremonial elm tree will be planted in Dell Holmes Park, 2741 20th Street South.</description>
<content:encoded>The public is invited to join Mayor Rick 

Baker, members of City Council, and guests on Tuesday, May 5 at 3:30 p.m. as a ceremonial elm tree will be planted in Dell Holmes Park, 2741 20th Street 

South. </content:encoded>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/5-5-2009_liberty_tree_memorial_elm_to_be_planted_in_dell_holmes_park_tuesday.asp</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 18:52:32 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>BANYAN SCAPES CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY</title>
<description>The public is invited to join city officials for the one year anniversary celebration of Banyan Scapes, Inc., 932 49th Street South, on May 5, at 10 AM.</description>
<content:encoded>The public is invited to join city officials for the one year anniversary celebration of Banyan Scapes, Inc., 932 49th Street South, on May 5, at 10 AM.  </content:encoded>
<link>BANYAN SCAPES CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY</link>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 18:52:12 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>WEED AND SEED 13th ANNUAL FAMILY FUN DAY FESTIVAL MAY 2 FEATURES the Original Florida Spiritualaires &amp; the Mighty Sons of Zion </title>
<link>http://www.stpete.org/news/4-24-09_weed_and_seed_13th_annual_family_fun_day_festival_may_2_features_the_original_florida_spiritualaires_&amp;_the_mighty_sons_of_zion.asp</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:25:30 GMT</pubDate>
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