Standing left to right Councilors Roger Edelman Jim Olliver Thom Barnhorn and Bob MatthewsSeated Councilor Trish Springer Mayor Leslie Waters Vice Mayor Chris Burke

E

SpringSummer 2020

Inside this issue Your City Council MAYORrsquoS 2020 STATE

OF THE CITY

1 2

FINANCE AWARD 1

CITIZENS ACADEMY 2

POW WOW FESTIVAL amp

PARADE

3

WATERFRONT PARK 3

50TH ANNIVERSARY

EVENTS

4

PUBLIC WORKS 5

2020 U S CENSUS 5

FIRE RESCUE 5

COMMUNITY POLICING 5

RECREATION EVENTS 6

LIBRARY 7

COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT

8

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 8

The City of Seminole has come a long way over the decadeshellipand in 2020 we turn the

2020 State of the City Mayor Leslie Waters

BIG FIVE-0 November 15 2020 to be exact To appreciate the wonderful City of Seminole of 2020 we must look back to the day the City was found-ed in 1970 Organized in the Food Court of the former Seminole Mall with community leaders and citi-zens sitting on folding chairs and with a vote of 823-72 the vision of a new city began Since 1970 the voters of the City of Seminole have elected 9 Mayors hired 11 Fire Chiefs to manage the Seminole Fire District and contracted with 2 City Managers Frank Edmunds and Ann Toney-Deal to oversee City Administration City priorities and City growth In 1976 Seminole was designated as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation and in 2017 desig-nated as a Purple Heart City by the Military Order of the Purple Heart Due to population growth the major 2-lane roadways in Seminole have expanded to 4-lanes over the

The City of Seminole

is Dedicated to

Excellence

Professionalism and

Integrity in the Delivery

of Community Services for

an Enhanced Quality of

Life for those Living

Working and Visiting our

Community

years The indoor Seminole Mall located on 40 acres at the epi-center of the city served the community for 40 years was replaced in recent years by the bustling Continued on page 2

Excellence in Financial Reporting Award This year the City of Seminole was awarded the ldquoCertificate of Achievement for Excel-lence in Financial Reportingrdquo by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year 2017-2018

This is the 21st consecutive year the City of Seminole has been awarded the GFOA Achievement of Excellence in Financial Reporting This certificate is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting Attainment of this GFOA Certificate of Achievement represents a significant accomplishment by a gov-ernment and its management

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the highest standards of the program which includes demonstrating a constructive ldquospirit of full disclosurerdquo to clearly communicate its financial story

1

7th Annual Citizens Academy

Held Each Wednesday Evening mdash March 25 2020 through May 6 2020

Learn about City of Seminole Government

Meet and interact with City Staff

Tour City Buildings and Facilities

Seven (7) evening classes will be held every Wednesday

Graduation is on Thursday May 12th City Council meeting

Refreshments each evening

Applications and Agenda are online at wwwmyseminolecom

Subjects include

ldquoGoverning Managing our City and Home Rulerdquo ldquoThe Foundation of Seminolerdquo ldquoKeeping Our City SafemdashLaw Enforcement Servicesrdquo ldquoKeeping Our City SafemdashFire Rescue Servicesrdquo ldquoSeminole in Actionrdquo ldquoSeminole Reading Plus Much Morerdquo ldquoCity Council Ice Cream Social amp Mock City Council

Meetingrdquo

Contact Information Fire Chief Heather Burford (727) 393-8711 Ex 217 or hburfordmyseminolecom

Mayorrsquos State of the City continued

Seminole City Center shopping and entertainment district The Seminole Community Library combination of a

City and St Petersburg College partnership opened in 2003 with award winning and international attention for its innovative merging of both high-end technology and digital information with traditional library collections and services Our Library is a state-of-the-art joint-use integrated facility for the public and for students

As 2020 begins the City continues to be debt-free and has not raised the millage rate on citizens for over 13 years In 2020 the City of Seminole has plans to redevelop Blossom Lake Park a wonderful neighborhood ldquopocket parkrdquo and will be initi-ating the next phase of Waterfront Park on Park Blvd including building a boardwalk along the bayou State grants have been helpful with the funding

The Seminole Public Works Complex along 70th Ave-nue oversees all infrastructure projects and the state-of-the-art Emergency Operation Center is ready for action if needed

Our future holds in store the addition of a fifth Fire Sta-tion to be located at Bay Pines We hope to add 3 Fire Lieuten-ants and a District Chief for EMS At last improvements to John-son Boulevard and Liberty Lane are on the drawing board Up-dating City signage is also being planned

The Recreation Complex will be under a re-design and re-build

Of great importance to the City of Seminole is the recent completion of a seven year Pavement Plan along with a Financial Plan sufficient to implement the Pavement Management Plan without raising taxes City-wide road and resurfacing projects are part of this pavement plan

We strive to keep the comfortable quality of life in Sem-inole by maintaining our parks and green space strive for contin-ued low crime and recognize and appreciate our highly regarded elementary schools numerous churches veterans posts and civ-ic clubs

The strong relationship between the City the Seminole Chamber of Commerce and the St Petersburg College-Seminole campus as well as the Seminole Historical Museum a gem in our community will continue to add to the diverse and interest-ing fabric of a thriving Seminole

Throughout 2020 City Management and Officials will continue to facilitate the annual Citizens Academy and the Hurri-

cane Preparedness Symposium

In 2020 numerous fun and exciting events will be sched-uled at the Library and Recreation Complex The improved Teen Room and the first city Recreation Digital Art Studio in the State (maybe the nation) will continue to be popular destinations

The elected City leaders will continue to be active mem-bers of the Suncoast League of Cities the Florida League of Cit-ies the Pinellas County Council of Mayors and the Florida League of Mayors All members of City Council will remain vig-ilant in protecting ldquoHome Rulerdquo helping to remind the 2020 Florida Legislature that ldquoLocal decisions are best made locallyrdquo and not by legislators who do not live in Seminole City Manage-ment will continue to be active with the Florida City County Management Association

The City of Seminole received the Government Finance Officer Associationrsquos Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for the 21st consecutive year as well as the Govern-ment Finance Officer Associationrsquos Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 12th consecutive year Recent CPA audits reveal positive processes and appropriate and healthy fund balances over the years Our goal is to continue to receive such distinguished fiscal recognition

The Cityrsquos 50th AnniversaryBirthday Committee Chaired by Former Seminole Mayor Dottie Reeder has been working diligently over the past year to assure that every month in 2020 will be spotlighted with a special event

The first event was held on January 22 and was hosted by the Seminole Historical Museum The theme of this event was the ldquoPast Remembering the Presentrdquo A Family Fun Night was held at City Park and the first Seminole Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is scheduled as well as a Cemetery Tour highlighting Seminolersquos founding families Holloway Haven ldquoGarden Tourrdquo a Food Truck Rally Scavenger Hunt a Salute to Schools a Taste of Seminole and a Fifty Years of Dance event will all add to the Cityrsquos 50th celebration

For a ldquobig-littlerdquo cityhellipSeminole is thriving and as the proud Mayor my focus as we turn the BIG FIVE-0 will be to follow the Cityrsquos long-range plans as a guide to the future budget conservatively encourage good citizenship and participation in community outreach efforts and to work in sync with Council Management and City Volunteers to continue to strengthen im-prove and evolve into ldquoan even better Seminolerdquo

2

7th Annual Citizens Academy

Held Each Wednesday Evening mdash March 25 2020 through May 6 2020

Learn about City of Seminole Government

Meet and interact with City Staff

Tour City Buildings and Facilities

Seven (7) evening classes will be held every Wednesday

Graduation is on Thursday May 12th City Council meeting

Refreshments each evening

Applications and Agenda are online at wwwmyseminolecom

Subjects include

ldquoGoverning Managing our City and Home Rulerdquo ldquoThe Foundation of Seminolerdquo ldquoKeeping Our City SafemdashLaw Enforcement Servicesrdquo ldquoKeeping Our City SafemdashFire Rescue Servicesrdquo ldquoSeminole in Actionrdquo ldquoSeminole Reading Plus Much Morerdquo ldquoCity Council Ice Cream Social amp Mock City Council

Meetingrdquo

Contact Information Fire Chief Heather Burford (727) 393-8711 Ex 217 or hburfordmyseminolecom

Mayorrsquos State of the City continued

Seminole City Center shopping and entertainment district The Seminole Community Library combination of a

City and St Petersburg College partnership opened in 2003 with award winning and international attention for its innovative merging of both high-end technology and digital information with traditional library collections and services Our Library is a state-of-the-art joint-use integrated facility for the public and for students

As 2020 begins the City continues to be debt-free and has not raised the millage rate on citizens for over 13 years In 2020 the City of Seminole has plans to redevelop Blossom Lake Park a wonderful neighborhood ldquopocket parkrdquo and will be initi-ating the next phase of Waterfront Park on Park Blvd including building a boardwalk along the bayou State grants have been helpful with the funding

The Seminole Public Works Complex along 70th Ave-nue oversees all infrastructure projects and the state-of-the-art Emergency Operation Center is ready for action if needed

Our future holds in store the addition of a fifth Fire Sta-tion to be located at Bay Pines We hope to add 3 Fire Lieuten-ants and a District Chief for EMS At last improvements to John-son Boulevard and Liberty Lane are on the drawing board Up-dating City signage is also being planned

The Recreation Complex will be under a re-design and re-build

Of great importance to the City of Seminole is the recent completion of a seven year Pavement Plan along with a Financial Plan sufficient to implement the Pavement Management Plan without raising taxes City-wide road and resurfacing projects are part of this pavement plan

We strive to keep the comfortable quality of life in Sem-inole by maintaining our parks and green space strive for contin-ued low crime and recognize and appreciate our highly regarded elementary schools numerous churches veterans posts and civ-ic clubs

The strong relationship between the City the Seminole Chamber of Commerce and the St Petersburg College-Seminole campus as well as the Seminole Historical Museum a gem in our community will continue to add to the diverse and interest-ing fabric of a thriving Seminole

Throughout 2020 City Management and Officials will continue to facilitate the annual Citizens Academy and the Hurri-

cane Preparedness Symposium

In 2020 numerous fun and exciting events will be sched-uled at the Library and Recreation Complex The improved Teen Room and the first city Recreation Digital Art Studio in the State (maybe the nation) will continue to be popular destinations

The elected City leaders will continue to be active mem-bers of the Suncoast League of Cities the Florida League of Cit-ies the Pinellas County Council of Mayors and the Florida League of Mayors All members of City Council will remain vig-ilant in protecting ldquoHome Rulerdquo helping to remind the 2020 Florida Legislature that ldquoLocal decisions are best made locallyrdquo and not by legislators who do not live in Seminole City Manage-ment will continue to be active with the Florida City County Management Association

The City of Seminole received the Government Finance Officer Associationrsquos Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for the 21st consecutive year as well as the Govern-ment Finance Officer Associationrsquos Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 12th consecutive year Recent CPA audits reveal positive processes and appropriate and healthy fund balances over the years Our goal is to continue to receive such distinguished fiscal recognition

The Cityrsquos 50th AnniversaryBirthday Committee Chaired by Former Seminole Mayor Dottie Reeder has been working diligently over the past year to assure that every month in 2020 will be spotlighted with a special event

The first event was held on January 22 and was hosted by the Seminole Historical Museum The theme of this event was the ldquoPast Remembering the Presentrdquo A Family Fun Night was held at City Park and the first Seminole Murder Mystery Dinner Theater is scheduled as well as a Cemetery Tour highlighting Seminolersquos founding families Holloway Haven ldquoGarden Tourrdquo a Food Truck Rally Scavenger Hunt a Salute to Schools a Taste of Seminole and a Fifty Years of Dance event will all add to the Cityrsquos 50th celebration

For a ldquobig-littlerdquo cityhellipSeminole is thriving and as the proud Mayor my focus as we turn the BIG FIVE-0 will be to follow the Cityrsquos long-range plans as a guide to the future budget conservatively encourage good citizenship and participation in community outreach efforts and to work in sync with Council Management and City Volunteers to continue to strengthen im-prove and evolve into ldquoan even better Seminolerdquo

2

3

Project Elements Completed

Project Elements in Process

Waterfront Park 10400 Park Boulevard (East of Home Depot)

More Exciting Elements Coming Soon

Annual Pow Wow Parade

Carnival Rides amp Food

Fireworks

Wristband $25

Saturday March 14th 1100 ammdash1100 pm

ADA Accessible Outdoor Exercise Equipment

ADA Floating KayakCanoe Dock amp Launch System

All Abilities Playground

Area Lighting

Gazebo

KayakCanoe staging and wash-down facilities

Landscaping amp Irrigation

Nature Observation Boardwalk

RestroomStorage Building

Small Pavilion

Ten-foot-wide Concrete Hiking Trail

Veteranrsquos Ring of Honor

Waterfront Access Trail

Parking

CanoeKayak Launch

Playground Globe

Picnic Pavilion

Picnic Facility

Sunday March 15th 1100 ammdash700 pm

52nd Annual Pow Wow Festival and Parade Seminole Recreation Complex Entry Free Tickets available for purchase

Unlimited Weekend Pass or the ldquoMega Ticketrdquo Carnival Wristband $45

Must be purchased by Friday March 6th by 400 pm at Recreation Center

Friday March 13th 500 pmmdash1100 pm

Carnival Opening Night

Rides amp Food

Live Music amp Entertainment

Wristband $20

Childrenrsquos Extravaganza Community Stage Carnival Rides amp Food Wristband $15

Pow Wow Parade Saturday March 14th 1000 am-12 00 pm

Free Event

Begins at 80th Avenue N amp 113th Street moves north to end between the Recreation CenterCity HallPost

Office

Infrastructure

Pond Construction

Roadway Entrance

Sidewalks

Ornamental Fencing

Automated Gate

Seminole Historic Cemetery Tour

April 5th 100 pm to 300 pm $10 per person

Pre-registration required-space is limited

Visit wwwseminolehistoricalsocietyorg

ldquoMurder is a Fine Artrdquo Murder Mystery Dinner

April 17th 600 pm

Parkview Room at Seminole City Park

$30 per person Pre-registration is required

Purchase tickets now at the Recreation Center

Holloway Haven Garden Tour

May 17th 1000 am to 400 pm

Holloway Haven House 11500 74th Ave

$10 per person wwwseminolehistoricalsocietyorg

Food Truck Rally

June 13th 600 pm to 1000 pm

Seminole Recreation Center

Free to attend food available for purchase

Seminole Scavenger Hunt

July 18th 900 am to 100 pm

Starting at Seminole Recreation Center

$30 per team mdash Pre-registration is required

A Taste of Seminole

September 14th 600 pm to 900 pm

Parkview Room at Seminole City Park

$25 per person

Purchase tickets in advance at the Recreation Center

Kiwanis Field of Honor

November

Seminole City Hall

Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole

wwwkiwanisseminolebreakfastclubcom

50th Anniversary Dance

November 14th 600 pm to 900 pm

Seminole Recreation Center

$7 per person

Purchase tickets in advance at the Recreation Center

November 15th 330 pm to 600 pm

Seminole City Park Free

FacebookcomCoS50thAnniversary

4

Seminole Historic Cemetery Tour

April 5th 100 pm to 300 pm $10 per person

Pre-registration required-space is limited

Visit wwwseminolehistoricalsocietyorg

ldquoMurder is a Fine Artrdquo Murder Mystery Dinner

April 17th 600 pm

Parkview Room at Seminole City Park

$30 per person Pre-registration is required

Purchase tickets now at the Recreation Center

Holloway Haven Garden Tour

May 17th 1000 am to 400 pm

Holloway Haven House 11500 74th Ave

$10 per person wwwseminolehistoricalsocietyorg

Food Truck Rally

June 13th 600 pm to 1000 pm

Seminole Recreation Center

Free to attend food available for purchase

Seminole Scavenger Hunt

July 18th 900 am to 100 pm

Starting at Seminole Recreation Center

$30 per team mdash Pre-registration is required

A Taste of Seminole

September 14th 600 pm to 900 pm

Parkview Room at Seminole City Park

$25 per person

Purchase tickets in advance at the Recreation Center

Kiwanis Field of Honor

November

Seminole City Hall

Kiwanis Breakfast Club of Seminole

wwwkiwanisseminolebreakfastclubcom

50th Anniversary Dance

November 14th 600 pm to 900 pm

Seminole Recreation Center

$7 per person

Purchase tickets in advance at the Recreation Center

November 15th 330 pm to 600 pm

Seminole City Park Free

FacebookcomCoS50thAnniversary

4

Any items to the right in the red grouping are considered Recycling contamination

5

United States Census Make Sure Our Community Is Counted

Would you like PCSO to come out to your community event

Just because an item is plastic does not mean it can be recycled

One incorrect item in a recycling bin can contaminate an entire load

Pinellas County Sheriff Office (PCSO) experts from across the agency are available to appear at community events speaking engagements and other programs

Deputies are often requested at local churches businesses and schools to give presentations on such topics as

burglary prevention personal safety avoiding scams cyber bulling prevention active assailant hostile events

We are also available for vehicle displays and K9 demonstrations

Requests can be submitted online at httpswwwpcsowebcomspeaker-and-asset-requests

Public Works

April 1st Census Day Invitation arrives to participate

3 Options to respond for your home Online By Phone By Mail

Your Census Response is Important and Required by Law

Census data is used for key local funding for the next decade to address quality of life issues like

Highways amp Public Transit Fire Rescue amp Emergency Medical Services Head Start Lunch Programs and Senior Support How many seats the State has in Congress

To draw district boundaries for Congress the State and Schools

Your personal information is protected by law

May-July census takers visiting homes that havent responded

The Census will never ask you for

Social Security Number Money Donations About political parties Bank or credit card account numbers

Nothing smaller

than your fist

Find Recycling Guide AmdashZ online at wwwpinellascountyorgsolidwasterecyclehtm

Fire Rescue

Seminole Fire District Policy amp Regulation REQUIRED REGULATIONS

1 Recreational fires shall not be located within 25 feet of a structure orcombustible material unless contained in an approved manner (Nobarbecues outdoor fireplaces grills)

2 No open burning under low hanging trees amp other vegetation

3 Continual adult attendance required until fire is extinguished

4 Garden hose connected to water supply or other fire-extinguishingequipment ready for use

5 If for any reason the fire should become uncon-trollable get clear and call 911

Open burning that is only considered a nuisance contact Pinellas County Air Quality at (727) 464-4422

More information is on the City of Seminole website wwwmyseminolecomwebsitefire-burn-policyhtml

Community Policing

Deputy

Tiffany Ashcom

Learn Before You Burn

Recreation Events amp Programs

Community Yard SaleMarch 21 2020

900 AM-100 PM Recreation Complex East Lot Participants must pre-register $7 per space $5 per table

Sponsored by the Seminole Recreation Teen Board

Art in the Park April 18 2020

1000 AM-200 PM Seminole City Park

Come enjoy a day in our beautiful City Park while supporting our talented local artists Free to attend Artists $2500 per booth

Daddy Daughter Dance April 25 2020

600 PM-900 PM Recreation Complex Auditorium

2020 theme is ldquoUnder a Shanghai Moonrdquo All ages welcome Enjoy music dancing and great food

Please register in advance at the Seminole Recreation Center $35 per Couple $15 Additional Daughters

Pool Re-opens Pack the Pool May 2 2020

1000 AM-400 PM Seminole Recreation Aquatic Center

Come take a splash with us Enjoy fun amp games

Summer Camp 2020 amp Seminole Olympics Registration begins March 16 2020

Non-Resident Lottery March 30 2020

Camp begins June 3 2020 Camp hours 700 AM-600 PM

A valid membership to Seminole Recreation is required

Trirsquo if You Dare June 30 2020

700 AM-1200 PM Recreation Complex

Seminolersquos 15th Annual Kids Triathlon

Exciting youth event allows the beginner novice and experienced triathletes to enjoy a safe runbikeswim event

Awards given for top 3 boys and girls in each age group

6

Seminole Community Library at St Petersburg College 727-394-6905 bull myseminolecomwebsitelibraryhtml bull

SCLmyseminolecom Member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (pplcus)

For Children and Families Toddler and Preschool Playtime Mondays 10-1130am for ages 18 monthsndash5 years Nature Walk Monday April 6 amp May 4 at 11am for ages 5 amp under Toddler Storytime Tuesdays at 10am for ages 18-36 months Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11am for ages 3-5 years Baby Time Wednesdays at 10am for ages birth-18 months Wiggle Giggle and Sing Thursdays at 10am amp 1115am for ages 5 amp under Crafty Kids April 3 17 June 10 24 amp July 8 22 at 430pm for grades K-5 Registration required at craftykideventbritecom Journey Around the World Sunday April 19 at 200-400 pm for grades K-5 Registration required at worldjourneyeventbritecom Internet Safety for Kids June amp July dates amp times TBD Family Movie Matinee Saturdays at 2pm for the whole family Call 727-394-6913 for upcoming movie titles Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages Family Sing Along Concert with Julie Austin Tuesday June 30 at 10am for ages 18 months-5 years Mikey and Jo Kid Show Thursday July 9 at 10am for ages 5 amp un-der Tutoring Days and times vary For grades K-5 Appointment re-quired at 727-394-6913

For Teens

Summer Teen Volunteer Information Meeting Saturday May 2 at 1130am for grades 9-12 Creativity Abounds ndash Watercolor Painting Saturday May 16 11am-1pm for ages 12 amp up Registration required at creativityaboundseventbritecom Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages Library Teen Board Meeting Monthly meeting for teen volunteers in grades 8-12 This group meets September-April Fall 2020 dates and time TBD SAT Study Group Sundays 1-2 pm for grades 9-12 Registration required at satstudyeventbritecom Manga and Anime Club Saturday June 13 amp July 11 1230-130 pm For grades 6-12 Registration required at animeman-gaeventbritecom

For Adults 21st Century Prize Fiction Fourth Thursday at 2pm Discussions of the best contemporary novels

Backwards Travelers Historical Fiction Discussion Group Third Tuesday at 2pm Discussions of the best historical fiction Cinema at Sundown Second Thursday at 6pm Contemporary films from around the world Classic Movie Matinee Fridays at 1pm Movies from the 1940s-1990s

Crafty Adults Second and fourth Tuesdays at 530pm Join us for drop-in art activities to inspire creativity A different craft will be featured at each session Sup-plies are provided Registration required Gizmos amp Gadgets Technology assistance Days and times vary Appointment required at 727-394-6913 Great Books Reading Group Third Wednesday at 2pm Discussions of great works of literature history philosophy religion politics economics and more Mahhjong Club Wednesdays at 1pm Mahjong is a classic table game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 domino-like titles marked in suits counters and dice the object being to build a winning combination of pieces

Scrabble Club Tuesdays at 1pm Scrabble is the classic crossword game in which every letter counts No registration required All skill levels

Seminole Chess Club Wednesdays at 630pm For players already familiar with the rules and etiquette of chess No registration required Socrates Cafeacute Second Monday at 1pm Participants discuss and critique philosophical questions in a spirit of civil discourse assisted by a moderator

Sunday Musicale Regular monthly musical concerts Sundays March 1 22 April 5 May 17 amp June 14 at 3pm Please call the library for performers A Thinkerrsquos Haven Discussion Group Fourth Monday at 1pm Participants explore short topical readings and discussions in philosophy science and culture Winning Fiction by Women Second Monday at 230pm Discussions of distinguished works of contemporary fiction written by women

FOR ALL AGES

Fandom Festival Saturday March 28 930am-4pm Join us for a fun-filled and free day of celebrating your favorite fandom Planned activities include presenters crafts games trivia Harry Potter and Star Wars rooms costume con-test raffles and more

Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages

60th Birthday Bash Sunday July 12 1-4pm The Seminole Community Library opened on July 12 1960 Help us cel-ebrate our 60th Birthday with activities cake and music from the 1960s by The Three Happy Ukers

Funding for library programs is generously provided by the Friends of the Seminole Community Library

7

Recreation Events amp Programs

Community Yard SaleMarch 21 2020

900 AM-100 PM Recreation Complex East Lot Participants must pre-register $7 per space $5 per table

Sponsored by the Seminole Recreation Teen Board

Art in the Park April 18 2020

1000 AM-200 PM Seminole City Park

Come enjoy a day in our beautiful City Park while supporting our talented local artists Free to attend Artists $2500 per booth

Daddy Daughter Dance April 25 2020

600 PM-900 PM Recreation Complex Auditorium

2020 theme is ldquoUnder a Shanghai Moonrdquo All ages welcome Enjoy music dancing and great food

Please register in advance at the Seminole Recreation Center $35 per Couple $15 Additional Daughters

Pool Re-opens Pack the Pool May 2 2020

1000 AM-400 PM Seminole Recreation Aquatic Center

Come take a splash with us Enjoy fun amp games

Summer Camp 2020 amp Seminole Olympics Registration begins March 16 2020

Non-Resident Lottery March 30 2020

Camp begins June 3 2020 Camp hours 700 AM-600 PM

A valid membership to Seminole Recreation is required

Trirsquo if You Dare June 30 2020

700 AM-1200 PM Recreation Complex

Seminolersquos 15th Annual Kids Triathlon

Exciting youth event allows the beginner novice and experienced triathletes to enjoy a safe runbikeswim event

Awards given for top 3 boys and girls in each age group

6

Seminole Community Library at St Petersburg College 727-394-6905 bull myseminolecomwebsitelibraryhtml bull

SCLmyseminolecom Member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (pplcus)

For Children and Families Toddler and Preschool Playtime Mondays 10-1130am for ages 18 monthsndash5 years Nature Walk Monday April 6 amp May 4 at 11am for ages 5 amp under Toddler Storytime Tuesdays at 10am for ages 18-36 months Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11am for ages 3-5 years Baby Time Wednesdays at 10am for ages birth-18 months Wiggle Giggle and Sing Thursdays at 10am amp 1115am for ages 5 amp under Crafty Kids April 3 17 June 10 24 amp July 8 22 at 430pm for grades K-5 Registration required at craftykideventbritecom Journey Around the World Sunday April 19 at 200-400 pm for grades K-5 Registration required at worldjourneyeventbritecom Internet Safety for Kids June amp July dates amp times TBD Family Movie Matinee Saturdays at 2pm for the whole family Call 727-394-6913 for upcoming movie titles Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages Family Sing Along Concert with Julie Austin Tuesday June 30 at 10am for ages 18 months-5 years Mikey and Jo Kid Show Thursday July 9 at 10am for ages 5 amp un-der Tutoring Days and times vary For grades K-5 Appointment re-quired at 727-394-6913

For Teens

Summer Teen Volunteer Information Meeting Saturday May 2 at 1130am for grades 9-12 Creativity Abounds ndash Watercolor Painting Saturday May 16 11am-1pm for ages 12 amp up Registration required at creativityaboundseventbritecom Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages Library Teen Board Meeting Monthly meeting for teen volunteers in grades 8-12 This group meets September-April Fall 2020 dates and time TBD SAT Study Group Sundays 1-2 pm for grades 9-12 Registration required at satstudyeventbritecom Manga and Anime Club Saturday June 13 amp July 11 1230-130 pm For grades 6-12 Registration required at animeman-gaeventbritecom

For Adults 21st Century Prize Fiction Fourth Thursday at 2pm Discussions of the best contemporary novels

Backwards Travelers Historical Fiction Discussion Group Third Tuesday at 2pm Discussions of the best historical fiction Cinema at Sundown Second Thursday at 6pm Contemporary films from around the world Classic Movie Matinee Fridays at 1pm Movies from the 1940s-1990s

Crafty Adults Second and fourth Tuesdays at 530pm Join us for drop-in art activities to inspire creativity A different craft will be featured at each session Sup-plies are provided Registration required Gizmos amp Gadgets Technology assistance Days and times vary Appointment required at 727-394-6913 Great Books Reading Group Third Wednesday at 2pm Discussions of great works of literature history philosophy religion politics economics and more Mahhjong Club Wednesdays at 1pm Mahjong is a classic table game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 domino-like titles marked in suits counters and dice the object being to build a winning combination of pieces

Scrabble Club Tuesdays at 1pm Scrabble is the classic crossword game in which every letter counts No registration required All skill levels

Seminole Chess Club Wednesdays at 630pm For players already familiar with the rules and etiquette of chess No registration required Socrates Cafeacute Second Monday at 1pm Participants discuss and critique philosophical questions in a spirit of civil discourse assisted by a moderator

Sunday Musicale Regular monthly musical concerts Sundays March 1 22 April 5 May 17 amp June 14 at 3pm Please call the library for performers A Thinkerrsquos Haven Discussion Group Fourth Monday at 1pm Participants explore short topical readings and discussions in philosophy science and culture Winning Fiction by Women Second Monday at 230pm Discussions of distinguished works of contemporary fiction written by women

FOR ALL AGES

Fandom Festival Saturday March 28 930am-4pm Join us for a fun-filled and free day of celebrating your favorite fandom Planned activities include presenters crafts games trivia Harry Potter and Star Wars rooms costume con-test raffles and more

Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages

60th Birthday Bash Sunday July 12 1-4pm The Seminole Community Library opened on July 12 1960 Help us cel-ebrate our 60th Birthday with activities cake and music from the 1960s by The Three Happy Ukers

Funding for library programs is generously provided by the Friends of the Seminole Community Library

7

Seminole Community Library at St Petersburg College 727-394-6905 bull myseminolecomwebsitelibraryhtml bull

SCLmyseminolecom Member of the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (pplcus)

For Children and Families Toddler and Preschool Playtime Mondays 10-1130am for ages 18 monthsndash5 years Nature Walk Monday April 6 amp May 4 at 11am for ages 5 amp under Toddler Storytime Tuesdays at 10am for ages 18-36 months Preschool Storytime Tuesdays at 11am for ages 3-5 years Baby Time Wednesdays at 10am for ages birth-18 months Wiggle Giggle and Sing Thursdays at 10am amp 1115am for ages 5 amp under Crafty Kids April 3 17 June 10 24 amp July 8 22 at 430pm for grades K-5 Registration required at craftykideventbritecom Journey Around the World Sunday April 19 at 200-400 pm for grades K-5 Registration required at worldjourneyeventbritecom Internet Safety for Kids June amp July dates amp times TBD Family Movie Matinee Saturdays at 2pm for the whole family Call 727-394-6913 for upcoming movie titles Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages Family Sing Along Concert with Julie Austin Tuesday June 30 at 10am for ages 18 months-5 years Mikey and Jo Kid Show Thursday July 9 at 10am for ages 5 amp un-der Tutoring Days and times vary For grades K-5 Appointment re-quired at 727-394-6913

For Teens

Summer Teen Volunteer Information Meeting Saturday May 2 at 1130am for grades 9-12 Creativity Abounds ndash Watercolor Painting Saturday May 16 11am-1pm for ages 12 amp up Registration required at creativityaboundseventbritecom Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages Library Teen Board Meeting Monthly meeting for teen volunteers in grades 8-12 This group meets September-April Fall 2020 dates and time TBD SAT Study Group Sundays 1-2 pm for grades 9-12 Registration required at satstudyeventbritecom Manga and Anime Club Saturday June 13 amp July 11 1230-130 pm For grades 6-12 Registration required at animeman-gaeventbritecom

For Adults 21st Century Prize Fiction Fourth Thursday at 2pm Discussions of the best contemporary novels

Backwards Travelers Historical Fiction Discussion Group Third Tuesday at 2pm Discussions of the best historical fiction Cinema at Sundown Second Thursday at 6pm Contemporary films from around the world Classic Movie Matinee Fridays at 1pm Movies from the 1940s-1990s

Crafty Adults Second and fourth Tuesdays at 530pm Join us for drop-in art activities to inspire creativity A different craft will be featured at each session Sup-plies are provided Registration required Gizmos amp Gadgets Technology assistance Days and times vary Appointment required at 727-394-6913 Great Books Reading Group Third Wednesday at 2pm Discussions of great works of literature history philosophy religion politics economics and more Mahhjong Club Wednesdays at 1pm Mahjong is a classic table game of Chinese origin usually played by four persons with 144 domino-like titles marked in suits counters and dice the object being to build a winning combination of pieces

Scrabble Club Tuesdays at 1pm Scrabble is the classic crossword game in which every letter counts No registration required All skill levels

Seminole Chess Club Wednesdays at 630pm For players already familiar with the rules and etiquette of chess No registration required Socrates Cafeacute Second Monday at 1pm Participants discuss and critique philosophical questions in a spirit of civil discourse assisted by a moderator

Sunday Musicale Regular monthly musical concerts Sundays March 1 22 April 5 May 17 amp June 14 at 3pm Please call the library for performers A Thinkerrsquos Haven Discussion Group Fourth Monday at 1pm Participants explore short topical readings and discussions in philosophy science and culture Winning Fiction by Women Second Monday at 230pm Discussions of distinguished works of contemporary fiction written by women

FOR ALL AGES

Fandom Festival Saturday March 28 930am-4pm Join us for a fun-filled and free day of celebrating your favorite fandom Planned activities include presenters crafts games trivia Harry Potter and Star Wars rooms costume con-test raffles and more

Imagine Your Story Summer Kickoff Sunday June 7 2-4pm for all ages

60th Birthday Bash Sunday July 12 1-4pm The Seminole Community Library opened on July 12 1960 Help us cel-ebrate our 60th Birthday with activities cake and music from the 1960s by The Three Happy Ukers

Funding for library programs is generously provided by the Friends of the Seminole Community Library

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City of Seminole City Council City of Seminole Recreation wwwmyseminolecom City of Seminole Fire Rescue City of Seminole Public Works Newsletter online at Seminole Community Library wwwmyseminolecomseminolenewshtm

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Community Development The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Pinellas County Utilities and the City of Seminole Community

Development Department all have projects that are upcoming in 2020

As part of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) commitment to safe roadways FDOT will resurface part of Seminole Boulevard The FDOT project is scheduled to begin in March 2020 Three miles will be resurfaced from 53rd Avenue N to 101st Avenue N The cost is about $6800000 and will conclude by the end of 2020 If you have any questions concerning this upcoming FDOT project please call the FDOT Public Information Officer at 813-975-6060

Pinellas County Utilities is replacing two force main wastewater pipelines to protect public health and the environment as well as improve operational flexibility The force main project cost is approximately $15300000 and is expected to start in the Spring of 2020 The wastewater collection station is in front of Home Depot and pumps the wastewater to the South Cross Bayou Reclamation Facility (SCBWRF) Underground boring and open trenching will be used down the Park Boulevard right of way The project also involves the intersection of Park Street and Starkey to 84th Lane and then runs along Park Street to the South Cross Bayou treatment plant If you have any questions about this project please con-tact Pinellas County Utilities at 727-464-4000

The City of Seminolersquos Community Development Department staff has been working to address changes and updates in Federal and State law and to implement the direction of City Council Sign codes are being updated to be consistent with a U S Supreme Court decision on local signage regulation The Land Development code is being updated to meet chang-es to State law on City regulations for agricultural uses and trees on residential property Staff is working to ensure that non-residential properties do not deteriorate and become a community eyesore by creating regulations to address mainte-nance Deteriorating non-residential construction can potentially lead to safety issues to non-compliance with FEMA reg-ulations and to complications with buying selling and insuring property The community Development Department an-ticipates completing updates by July 2020

Protecting property values the quality of life and the character of the City of Seminole is a priority for the City Council the City Administration and the City Community Development Department staff If you have any questions related to the up-dates please contact the Cityrsquos Community Development Department staff at 727-398-3108 ext 106

Addresses Telephone Numbers amp Web Information City Hall (727) 391-0204 Library ( Located on SPC College Campus) (727) 394-6905

9200 113th Street North 9199 113th Street North

Hours M-F 800 am - 430 pm Hours Effective when SPC is in session

M-Th 730 am - 900 pm Community Development (727) 398-3108

Fri 730 am - 600 pm

9199 113th Street North Sat 1000 am - 500 pm Hours M-F 800 am - 430 pm Sun 100 pm - 500 pm

BuildingCode Enforcement (727) 392-1966 City Manager amp City Clerkrsquos Office (727) 391-0204

Occupational Licenses 9199 113th Street North

9199 113th Street North Waste Management (Exclusive Provider) (727) 572-8779

Hours M-F 800 am - 430 pm

Trash Services Special Pickups Brush Disposal Public Works (727) 397-6383

Pinellas County Utilities (727) 464-4000 11195 70th Avenue North

Hours M-F 800 am - 430 pm Water Services Watering Restrictions

Fire Administration (727) 393-8711 Seminole Historical Society (727) 399-0587

9199 113th Street North 7464 Ridge Road

Hours M-F 800 am - 430 pm Greater Seminole Area Chamber of Commerce (727) 392-3245

Recreation Center (727) 391-8345 9200 113th Street North (Located on SPC College Campus)

9100 113th Street North Pinellas County Sheriff (Non-Emergency) (727) 582-6200

Hours M-F 600 am - 900 pm

Sat 800 am - 400 pm If your call is an emergency Dial 9-1-1