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 Encyclopedia: Pinellas County, Florida
The county is contained entirely within area code (727), except for sections of Oldsmar, which has area code 813.
Pinellas County is a county located in the U.S. State of Florida.
The county has its own area code (727), and along with Hillsborough County, Florida comprises the Tampa -St.Pete metro area, often called the Tampa Bay area.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Pinellas-County,-Florida   (759 words)

  
 Pinellas County Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Pinellas County is a peninsula surrounded by the waters of the Gulf of Mexico along it's west coast and Tampa Bay on the east coast.
Pinellas County officially became a county on January 1st, 1912, with a population of 13,000.
The biggest industry in Pinellas county is tourism and in 1997 the estimated number of tourists was 4,250,000, adding almost $2 billion to the economy.
home.earthlink.net /~divelrak/pinellas.html   (782 words)

  
 Facts about topic: (Pinellas County, Florida)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
As of the 2000 census (A period count of the population), the population ((statistics) the entire aggregation of items from which samples can be drawn) is 921,482.
Its county seat (The town or city that is the seat of government for a county) is Clearwater, Florida (additional info and facts about Clearwater, Florida)
Pinellas County was created in 1911, and was named for the Spanish (The Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain) Punta Piñal ("Point of Pines" or "Piney Point").
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/pi/pinellas_county,_florida.htm   (796 words)

  
 Pinellas County Emergency Management
The Department of Emergency Management began as Pinellas County Civil Defense during the Cold War era of the late 50's and early 60's.
The principal focus was protection of the population from the threat of Nuclear attack by a hostile country.
Over the years it became obvious that Pinellas County's population was vulnerable to a host of natural and technological hazards that were more likely to occur,and on a more frequent basis, than nuclear attack.
www.pinellascounty.org /emergency   (430 words)

  
 Florida / TropicalAdventure.com: Florida's Pinellas County
The area where Pinellas County now exists was first inhabited by the Tocobagan Tribe, and subsequently dominated by the Spanish, led by Panfilo de Narvaez and Hernando DeSoto in the 16th century.
Pinellas County is situated in an ideal location for a vacation, on the central west coast of Florida, with such major destinations as Orlando, to the east, and the Everglades, to the south.
Pinellas County rests on the banks of The Gulf of Mexico, which yields another universe of adventure activities for all ages.
www.tropical-adventure.com /travelguide/archives/Florida-Pinellas-County.shtml   (1815 words)

  
 Local Pasco and Pinellas County, Florida, Resources
Guardian Association of Pinellas County: www.guardian-association.com "The misson of the Guardian Association is advocacy and education; to promote the welfare and quality of service for wards by development and improvement of the capabilities of guardians through education programs, lectures, discussions, and various methods of instruction."
Pinellas County agency receives funds through contract with AAAPP to provide adult day care, transportation, home-delivered meals, and congregate meals.
Pinellas County information may also be requested by dialing the telephone number 211 (not 911, as in emergencies).
www.agingcarefl.org /links/local   (1082 words)

  
 Pinellas Plant, Largo, Pinellas County, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
In March 1995, the Pinellas Plant was sold to the Pinellas County Industry Council.
Remediation of environmental conditions at the Pinellas Plant is being addressed under authority of a Federal RCRA permit that includes corrective action requirements and cleanup under state Superfund statutes.
Funds budgeted for environmental restoration at the Pinellas Plant total $5.9 million of appropriated funding for FY 96 and $7.5 million for FY 97 according to the request in the President's Budget.
web.em.doe.gov /cercla/5-03pine.html   (919 words)

  
 PPLC : Pinellas County, Florida   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
Pinellas County is bordered by Tampa Bay, the Gulf of Mexico, and Pasco and Hillsborough counties.
The county has 71 square miles of water.
Pinellas County was established in 1911 from a portion of Hillsborough County.
www.pplc.us /pinellas.html   (72 words)

  
 Pinellas County Schools Home Page
The Pinellas County School District is the 22nd largest district in the nation and 7th largest in the State of Florida.
With over 13,000 employees, Pinellas County Schools is the largest employer in Pinellas County.
Situated in the middle of Florida's west coast, Pinellas County is home to more than 148,000 prekindergarten through adult public school students.
www.pinellas.k12.fl.us   (234 words)

  
 Pinellas County, Florida, Ballot Box Sat Ignored In Office
In the 2000 presidential election, Pinellas County was initially called for Bush, until discoveries led to a significant swing — subtracting 61 erroneous votes for Bush and adding 417 missing votes for Gore — putting the county in the Gore column.
Pinellas elections supervisor Deborah Clark had to ask the state for permission to change the county's official results again in November 2004 election.
Five days ago, Clark sent the state the county's final results for the November 2, 2004, election.
www.ejfi.org /Voting/Voting-41.htm   (848 words)

  
 Pinellas County Genealogy
Pinellas County is situated on a peninsula that forms the western shore Tampa Bay.
Pinellas County enjoys a mild, sub-tropical climate and has some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in the world.
1911 brought about the creation of Pinellas County from the westernmost part of Hillsborough County due to the residents disgust with the lack of services available to them.
www.rootsweb.com /~flpinell/pine.htm   (198 words)

  
 Pinellas County Government Home Page
As part of an ongoing effort to involve citizens in government, Pinellas County is conducting a survey to help determine what issues are most important to Pinellas County residents.
Those impacted by this maintenance program include Pinellas County Utilities customers as well as customers in the cities of Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs and part of Oldsmar.
Pinellas County Property Appraiser Jim Smith is continuing to enhance customer service for the citizens of Pinellas County with the opening of a new branch office in downtown St. Petersburg.
www.pinellascounty.org   (306 words)

  
 Pinellas County Utilities Home Page
The method of water treatment utilized by Pinellas County Utilities and its wholesale customers will be temporarily modified from December 5th, 2005 through January 13th, 2006 resulting in a switch from chloramines to chlorine disinfection.
The Pinellas County Reef Construction Program is providing an environmentally friendly home for the faulty structure pilings from the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
The South Cross Bayou Discover a Cleaner Tomorrow education program is a unique partnership between the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners, Utilities and the School Board.
pubgis.co.pinellas.fl.us /pcuweb_live/index.cfm   (462 words)

  
 Opinion: 'Change has to come'
Pinellas' school choice plan needs an overhaul, and this time the School Board is seeking the advice of the county's families and educators.
The way Pinellas currently assigns students to schools defies educational logic, and the choice plan needs an overhaul.
Something is terribly wrong with the design of Pinellas' choice plan, and, over the course of the next year, board members are likely to hear some consistent themes in the community.
www.sptimes.com /2005/05/08/Opinion/_Change_has_to_come_.shtml   (619 words)

  
 Miscellaneous Pinellas County, Florida Obituaries
She was a past president of the National School Lunchroom Association, Pinellas County.
He was born in Clearwater and was a lifelong resident of Pinellas County.
A native of St. Petersburg, she was a 1969 graduate of Dixie Hollins High School, and received a psychology degree from the University of South Florida.
www.obitcentral.com /obitsearch/obits/fl/fl-pinellas4.htm   (6980 words)

  
 Pinellas County, FL - Supervisor of Elections - Deborah Clark
Pinellas County, FL - Supervisor of Elections - Deborah Clark
Also included are the locations of our three offices and information on how to contact us.
Pinellas County, Florida • 315 Court Street, Room 117 • Clearwater, Florida 33756-5190
www.votepinellas.com   (70 words)

  
 Pinellas County Records Main Menu
Guest access to Pinellas records is made available on the Internet by the Clerk of the Circuit Court to allow Pinellas County citizens to view records for personal use.
To provide the best possible service for those that need complete, rapid access to a full range of Pinellas County public records, an Electronic Access Subscription Service is available.
Pursuant to Florida Statute 28.2221 (5)(a) the Clerk is not authorized to post records on this site pertaining to military discharges, death certificates, or court records pertaining to Family, Juvenile, or Probate matters.
pubtitlet.co.pinellas.fl.us /mainmenux.jsp   (347 words)

  
 Exploring Florida Pinellas County Maps
county, established on May 23, 1911, from a segment of Hillsborough County.
It gains its name from a derivative of the Spanish name for the area Punta Pinal meaning "point of pines." Clearwater, originally named Clear Water Harbor because of a spring located near the Gulf coast that made the water clear and sparkling, is the county seat.
For earlier maps of this area, visit the Hillsborough County map gallery.
fcit.usf.edu /florida/maps/county/pinellas/pinellas.htm   (125 words)

  
 Pinellas County Florida Skywarn Program   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
The Pinellas Skywarn group is sponsored under the Amateur Radio Emergency Service for Pinellas County, Florida.
Please note, Florida is FLAT...we do not have Flash Flooding in the pure sense of the word....water doesn't run that fast without gravity to help it.
Petersburg holds the Guiness Book of Records entry for the greatest number of lightening strikes in one year and lightening is the single greatest cause of accidental death other than automobile crashes in our state, averaging about 25 deaths per year.
www.skywarn.ampr.org /pinellas.htm   (1048 words)

  
 Pinellas County Homes for Sale. Real Estate in Pinellas County, Florida
Then contact any of the Florida Real Estate Agents for professional assistance finding your Florida area home.
Click on the Pinellas cities that you are interested in or search all Real Estate in Pinellas County:
So whether you are wondering what your home value is, looking for an agent to help you buy or sell your real estate, or just looking to browse properties in your area, it's all right here.
www.homes.com /Real_Estate/FL/County/PINELLAS   (330 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Pinellas County, Fla.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
U.S. Representative from Florida, 1955-93 (4th District 1955-67, 12th District 1967-73, 15th District 1973-83, 19th District 1983-93); elected unopposed 1954, 1958.
U.S. Representative from Florida 1st District, 1951-53; elected unopposed 1950.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/FL/PI.html   (748 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Pinellas County , Florida (FL) - (county) - Facts and Information
Clearwater; 27°53'N 82°44'W. Largely a peninsula (Pinellas peninsula), bet.
Gulf of Mexico (W) and Tampa Bay (E); bordered W by chain of barrier isls., including Long Key; has L. Butler in N. Tourist area, with canning, wood processing, and sponge-fishing industries.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/P/P04894-pinellas.html   (165 words)

  
 Hotels Accepting Pets in Disasters-Pinellas County, Florida
NOTE: Pinellas County is in a COASTAL AREA, and therefore is subject to storm surge flooding of varying degree in hurricanes.
Visitors should not seek shelter in Pinellas County if the surrounding areas are included in a hurricane WATCH or WARNING.
The area would be able to provide accommodations for a limited number of evacuees from other areas if the storm threat does not include Pinellas County.
collierem.org /pets/pinellas.htm   (304 words)

  
 Pinellas County Schools, Florida
Due to the inability of the school board to monitor all materials used by teachers, the following guidelines were created in regard to copyright laws for educators and staff members of the Pinellas County School Board.
In the event of a law suit, this information could provide the court with proof that Pinellas County Schools is making a conscientious effort to comply with the copyright laws.
In Pinellas County, off-air taping is subject to Principal approval and monitoring.
www.pinellas.k12.fl.us /lmt/Copyright/Copyright.htm   (5643 words)

  
 Pinellas County Clearwater, Florida (Counties)
The county seat of Pinellas County, Florida, is Clearwater.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 878,499, an increase of 26,840 over the 1990 census.
For information on county government, contact the National Association of Counties Web site.
www.ohwy.com /fl/y/y12103.htm   (75 words)

  
 Welcome to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
The members of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office take great pride in providing dedicated and professional service to all in Pinellas County - whether it is in law enforcement, corrections, court security or in a support staff role.
Thank you for your interest in the Pinellas County Sheriff's office.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is a fully accredited law enforcement agency.
www.pcsoweb.com /index.aspx   (144 words)

  
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