“I would like to thank my fellow consumer-minded legislators in the Florida House of Representatives for standing firm and keeping the important opt-in provision of House Bill 245 intact. Without the courage of these like-minded lawmakers to hold firm, this amendment giving policyholders the option to stay or leave Citizens by their own free will [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano Sen. Mike Fasano and Rep. Richard Corcoran announce the passage of HB 667, relating to murder, through both the House and Senate.  The bill is now awaiting the signature of Governor Scott. HB 667 will increase the charges that can be brought against a suspect if [...]

On Friday, March 2 the Toronto Blue Jays will be playing an intrasquad scrimmage at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin. The game is scheduled to begin at 12 p.m. and the gates will open at 11 a.m. There is no charge for admission, and concessions stands will be open selling food and drink throughout [...]

By Brad Purdy Safety Harbor, Fla. – The City of Safety Harbor is now accepting applications for the Sixth Annual Safety Harbor Citizens’ Academy.  Academy sessions are scheduled for Tuesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. and will begin on May 8, 2012 at City Hall. The Citizens’ Academy will run for seven weeks and will be limited [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano Legislation is currently working its way through the Florida Legislature that will limit what perpetrators of  heinous crimes can receive from their victims.  The legislation filed by Sen. Mike Fasano and Rep. Richard Steinberg is modeled after a bill that passed in New Jersey in 2009. [...]

By Mathew Eberius, Recreation Leader III, City of Dunedin The largest event of its kind in the southeastern United States and one of the largest in the country, the City of Dunedin Parks & Recreation Department’s 11th Annual “Touch a Truck” is seeking vehicles to add to the over 150 in attendance each year. With an [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano State Sen. Mike Fasano has been awarded the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine’s “Morton Morris Award.”  In a letter released by Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director of the Board,  he stated the “…award is given annually to a citizen of Florida who exemplifies the public protection of all [...]

By Craig Durham, Communications Coordinator, Dunedin Blue Jays Broadcaster The Dunedin Blue Jays are excited to announce that the 2012 Florida State League season will open with a rocking night at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, as the Black Honkeys will play a concert on the field immediately following the Blue Jays game against the Clearwater Threshers. [...]

From the Desk of Sheriff Bob Gualtieri We are pleased to invite residents this month to mark their calendars for an important upcoming event! On Saturday, April 28, 2012 the Sheriff’s Office will hold its seventh installment of Operation Medicine Cabinet (OMC). The event to be held in conjunction with the DEAs National Take Back Day, [...]

Officials of Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium announced it is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from the Progress Energy Foundation that will support an interactive exhibit. The grant is among the first that have been awarded to The Pier Aquarium’s new visitor attraction that is scheduled to open at John’s Pass Village [...]

ConsumerAffairs.com The former CEO of Shell Oil USA says there is a “better than 50 percent chance” gasoline prices will hit $5 a gallon by sometime this summer. John Hofmeister, founder of an advocacy group called Citizens for Affordable Energy,” says even though demand for gasoline is weak in the U.S., global demand for oil will [...]

Pinellas County commissioners voted unanimously last month to include the East Lake area in Pinellas County’s Comprehensive Plan. The Council of North County Neighborhoods sought to have the East Lake  recognized in the Pinellas County Comprehensive plan via the adoption of a Community Overlay. The measure will provide East Lake residents with a voice relgarding future land [...]

By Pinellas County Communications UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension has teamed-up with Pinellas County Libraries to offer a fun and factual new energy-conservation program. The goal of the Kill-a-Watt Campaign is to help Pinellas citizens monitor their home’s energy use to lower power bills. Check your local library for Kill-a-Watt monitors that you may borrow to evaluate [...]

“In my 18 years of elective office I have always and will continue to vote my conscience I have stood up for the little guy and gal, those who otherwise would not have a voice in the legislative process. I will always speak out when I see injustice, no matter what the consequences may be.” [...]

By Craig Durham, Communications Coordinator, Dunedin Blue Jays Broadcaster The Blue Jays will be holding auditions for the right to sing the American and Canadian National Anthems before 2012 Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training games, and Dunedin Blue Jays Florida State League games. Auditions will take place at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium in Dunedin on Saturday, [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano Below is a letter State Sen. Mike Fasano has sent to Ash Williams, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration (and copied to the Trustees of the SBA).  In the letter Sen. Fasano repeats an earlier unanswered question he previously posed to Mr. Williams.  [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Aid to Sen. Mike Fasano Sen. Mike Fasano’s SB 694,which establishes standards of care for adult day care centers, passed the Senate Health Regulation Committee on January 25th.  This is the second of three committee stops in the Senate.  It has one more committee hearing remaining before it will be [...]

By Greg Giordano, Chief Legislative Assistant to Sen. Mike Fasano Attached is a letter State Senator Mike Fasano has sent to Ash Williams, Executive Director of the State Board of Administration (and copied to the Trustees of SBA).  In the letter Senator Fasano follows up on the public records request he made regarding a $125 million dollar [...]

Elections held Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at 7 p.m. at East Lake Library Happy New Year! The board of directors of CNCN invites you to attend our important annual meeting to elect members of the board and discuss CNCN strategy. The designated CNCN representative from each member community is strongly requested to attend and vote on issues brought to the [...]