More precious than gold!

The Chamber’s new Business Development & Advocacy Committee (B-DAC) learned about Tampa Bay Water’s plan for new water supply projects at a special presentation last week. Maribel Medina, the utility’s planning and projects director (back center) reviewed how it’s nearing completion of its latest Long-term Master Water Plan. The goal? To supply 10-20 million gallons per day of additional supply to the region by 2033. To learn more, visit TampaBayWater.org.

Free for members. $25 for guests.

Welcome, The Calming Effect LLC

   Kathryn Tippel, of The Calming Effect LLC, was presented with her official Chamber membership plaque.

    Specializing in relaxation massage

therapy, The Calming Effect LLC offers soothing massages that help to reduce

stress, improve circulation, and promote deep relaxation. Through a variety of

techniques including Swedish massage, deep pressure and trigger point therapy,

and aromatherapy, Kathryn creates a truly holistic experience that will calm

your mind and heal your body.

    To learn more, visit:

https://the-calming-effect-llc.abmp.com/

Pinellas County Schools

15th Annual College and Career Fair

Monday, October 2, 2023, 6:00 - 7:30 pm.

Countryside High School, 3000 St. Rd. 580, Clearwater FL

Free event open to students, parents or guardians, and the public.

Featuring dozens of exhibitors from colleges, technical schools, military branches of service, business professionals and major employers from across the state and nation. For more information, please contact Kathleen Lamb at pcs.lambk@pcsb.org or call 727 725-7956 ext. 2318.           

Ribbon Cutting & Reception at Holiday Inn Express

Celebrate the remodel of the Holiday Inn Express with a ribbon-cutting and some informal networking! Register for free here.

Lawyers struggle to advise Florida schools on books

It’s been no secret that Florida law governing issues such as library book selection has confused educators around the state. Attorneys charged with advising school boards and superintendents have found themselves equally flummoxed.

Stunned by a Citizens Insurance ‘depopulation’ letter? Here’s what you need to know.

Tens of thousands of customers of state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. are getting a stunning surprise in their mailboxes.

School districts hit by Idalia face millions of dollars in repairs

Idalia hit some of Florida's poorest counties, where many of the public schools qualify for Title I funding.

Florida researchers find stormwater ponds and reclaimed water feed red tide blooms

There are over 76,000 urban stormwater ponds across Florida, and the state leads the nation in reclaimed water use, primarily in residential areas.

Take a safari through Florida's 500 invasive species

Florida has more than 500 invasive species— more than any other state in the country.

Bay Care/Morton Plant Hospital

Business & Family Insurors

Check Before Hire

Cloud Law Firm PA

Duke Energy

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Home Instead/Be a Santa

Jackson & Associates CPA

Melody Hunter Homes

National Aviation Academy

Pinellas Technical College

Piper Fire Protection

Platinum Information Services

Regions Bank

State Farm - Team Cocco

The Palms of Largo

Valley National Bank

Village Inn

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater

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