A bicycle industry trade magazine awarded the South West Florida Bicycle United Dealers its national advocacy award in recognition of SWFBUD's efforts to lobby local governments and agencies to improve conditions for bicyclists in the Tampa Bay area and to promote bicycling. ...more

April 20, 2009

FLU SHOTS: Flu shots are recommended for everyone, especially those 50 or older, children, caregivers, people with chronic medical conditions and those who live in long-term-care facilities. The Pinellas County Health Department will offer flu shots for $25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays throughout October, or as long as supplies last. Pneumonia vaccinations will also be available for $40. Bring Medicare card, health insurance card and a photo ID if paying by check or credit card. Call ahead to be sure there is an available supply. For information, visit www.PinellasHealth.com. ...more

October 18, 2008

Bicycle enthusiasts Alan Snel and Mike Limerick want to know whether Seminole Heights residents want a local bicycle club. ...more

January 23, 2008

AVON PARK — Water has been gushing out of a faulty water valve at the site of the old Walker Memorial Hospital for at least a month, creating a small, steady stream down U.S. 27's southbound curb near the Polk County line. Avon Park's Public Works Department, which supplies water to that area, has been aware of it for that long. But if it wasn't for the yellow tape surrounding what now resembles a small spring off the side of the highway, there would be no visible sign suggesting that they knew about the problem. ...more

January 16, 2008

About 30 residents ages 7 through 60-plus pedaled off Sept. 15 on a 5.2-mile jaunt through the neighborhood. ...more

September 22, 2007

Fran Kane is fed up with Tampa's cycling environment. The owner of Flying Fish Bikes blames unenforced laws for leading to unaware motorists and hazardous conditions. He said each of his store's 10 staff members, including him, has been hit while biking. ...more

September 19, 2007

Fran Kane is fed up with Tampa's cycling environment. The owner of Flying Fish Bikes blames unenforced laws for leading to unaware motorists and hazardous conditions. He said each of his store's 10 staff members, including him, has been hit while biking. ...more

September 19, 2007