April and May have historically been the driest months of the year. Because we’ve had such low rainfall, and because we are in such a severe drought, a phase one water shortage order goes into effect for Charlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Lake, Levy, Manatee, Marion, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties on May 8th. The order is scheduled to last until July 31st. This is a very limited order; however, water restrictions could become more stringent as water becomes more scarce. The order requires that local utilities companies review their conservation measures, and it asks that residents reduce usage and conserve water. Stopping leaky faucets, and limiting lawn watering are ways you can reduce your water usage. Rest assured because there isn’t any reason for concern. An adequate water supply is still available for your water needs.
Category Archives: Community News
Food Trailer Fire
After looking at the pictures of Sand Key from that banger swell on the 21st of November, I noticed in the pictures, the small food trailer always on the beach had caught fire. Not that that really has any significance to surfers, because the trailer is usually closed in the winter when there is surf. Regardless, there was a city firetruck and county recreation truck on the scene. There appears to be no city records of this incident, so it is hard to determine the cause of the fire. But what is clear, is that, the food trailer has been crispified.
Sewage Main Break in North Pinellas
Around 7:15 in the morning a 36 inch main sewer pipe burst. This rupture is pouring out wastewater at an alarming rate. The water is pouring out at a rate of 1000 gallons per minute. It is unclear where the water is going and what environmental impacts will occur from this main break. Some water will be absorbed into the ground, but it appears most of the water is draining back into a sewer at the bottom of the hill. And, phew is it ever stinky. Continue reading Sewage Main Break in North Pinellas
New Joint-Use Community Library
That stand alone archaic library building nestled among the centuries old tall oak trees on the Clearwater campus of Saint Petersburg College is being replaced by a new joint-use library. The city is teaming up with the college on this 15 million dollar project which will serve the needs of citizens and students. The groundbreaking for the project is taking place tomorrow morning at 9:30am. The college president Doctor Law and the Clearwater mayor George Cretekos will provide the opening remarks.
Dunedin Live Reef threatened by Beach Renourishment
Many beaches along the coastline of the gulf have pieces of structure left over from when structures were removed. You will find cement and wood piling along much of the coastline from old piers and jetties. Less frequent are completely submerged Continue reading Dunedin Live Reef threatened by Beach Renourishment