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Council proclaims May as Drowning Awareness Month; city highlights swim lessons and water-safety outreach
Summary
Council proclaimed Drowning Awareness Month and city staff described recent water-safety events, life-jacket distributions, swim-lesson registration and partnerships to reduce drownings in Pinellas County.
The City Council proclaimed May 2025 as Drowning Awareness Month and presenters emphasized swim lessons, life-jacket giveaways and other prevention efforts targeted at young children.
Council Chair Coakley Gertas (presenting) and Councilmember Brandy Gabbard described local prevention work and personal experiences that framed the item. Gertas cited Pinellas County statistics included…
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