BBA parties in Largo
The Bluffs Business Association recently had a well-attended mixer at Fifth Third Bank on West Bay Drive in Largo.
The association’s monthly donation went to the Pineapple Projects, which helps those in the community who are starting over and need help by turning their house into a home.
Using "gently used" donated home furnishings and thoughtful interior design, the non-profit helps transform empty homes into spaces its residents can take pride in.
Club accepts scholarship applications
The Belleair Garden Club is now accepting scholarship applications from Pinellas County high school students committed to pursuing a career in one of several areas of study: agronomy, horticulture, botany, environmental studies or a related field.
Applications will be accepted through March 31.
Applicants must be a resident of Pinellas County and plan on continuing their education in one of the identified areas of study.
Applicants also must submit a copy of a current high school transcript and two letters of recommendation, one from a teacher and one from a specific area of study.
Scholarships will be awarded based on the applicant’s previous academic and work experience, plans and vision of pursuing this career, as well as financial need. Applicants will be notified of their status by May 1.
For further information, visit belleairgardenclub.com. Specific questions can be addressed to Ellen Ritter at belleairgardenclub1@gmail.com.
Garden Club sets April events
The following programs have been scheduled for April by the Belleair Garden Club. Programs are held at the club, 903 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Belleair. Field trips are held off-site and participants are responsible for associated costs.
• Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. — Art in Bloom, Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. Art in Bloom presents floral interpretations of art works in the museum collections. Floral interpretations will be displayed in the museum’s galleries and gardens and are included with the cost of museum admission. The Belleair Garden Club has an entry in the show, with members Carol Albertini, Lorraine Golomb, Judy Hanks, Dorothy Shuman and Hillis Smith as designers. Members and guests will meet at the MFA at 10 a.m., followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
• Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. — Presentation: “Mosquitos: What’s in a Bite?” Presenter Kailey Travis, of Pinellas County Mosquito Control, will discuss mosquito control, prevention and protection tips, mosquito-borne illness detection, how to report a problem in your community, how to stop raising mosquitoes around your home and yard and what to expect at a mosquito service request. The program is free and open to the public.
For further information visit belleairgardenclub.com.
