ARE YOU SEWER SMART? 
Help protect St. Pete pipes and prevent sewer blockages and overflows by being kind to your pipes.

Don't flush these items: 
• Dental floss 
• Diapers
• Feminine hygiene products 
• Facial tissues 
• Paper towels 
• Wipes, including those advertised as flushable

Dispose of fats, oil and grease properly: 
•    Collect grease in a container once cooled and dispose in the trash, not down the drain.
•    Remove grease and oils from your pans before washing. 
•    Dispose of food scraps in the trash. 

Learn more at stpete.org/SewerSmarts

SHOW SOME LOVE FOR THOSE IN NEED
This Valentine's Day, help those struggling with their utility bill by donating to the Utility Assistance Program.  

The Utility Assistance Program allows you to make easy, automatic charitable donations through your utility bill to help St. Pete’s less fortunate. You can make a one-time contribution or commit to monthly donations for any amount. Collected funds are distributed through a network of social service agencies to help St. Pete families in need.

Learn more and sign up to donate at stpete.org/utilityassistance

READY, SET, GLOW!
Join us to shine a light on health in the Sunshine City. Lace up your sneakers for the 5th Annual Fit City 5K & 1 Mile on Saturday, March 12. 

Register at HealthyStPeteFL.com/FitCity

CELEBRATE ST. PETE'S HISTORY OF HORSEPOWER
Look out, world - there's a new season opener on the block! Check out the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg during Feb. 25-27.

Tickets, details and more: gpstpete.com

JOIN THE COHORT OF CHAMPIONS
Our Cohort of Champions initiative helps St. Pete's minority youth ages 12-24 get summer jobs and offers workforce development training, community service projects, and wrap around assistance. 

Interested? Apply today to become a Champion: stpete.org/MBSK

EASY LOANS TO IMPROVE YOUR HOME
Whether you're looking to improve your roof or add solar panels and hurricane shutters, SELF is here to assist with home improvements that can save you money on energy and insurance bills, increase comfort and protect against extreme weather.

Call your St. Pete SELF representative, Rob Perry at 727-315-3223 to learn more about these low-cost financing options. More at bit.ly/StPeteSELF

MEET THE MAYOR + TEAM 
ICYMI: Last month, Mayor Ken Welch + new City Council members were sworn in at City Hall. Get to know the new team at stpete.org

CLASS IN SESSION @ ENTREPRENEURIAL ACADEMY 
Want to learn the essentials of starting and owning a business?

The Entrepreneurial Academy is a combination of subject-matter experts, direct mentoring, coaching opportunities, pitch practice, and more...for businesses at any stage!

More at: stpetegreenhouse.com/EA

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