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|Commissioner Sandy Murman kicked-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square. Breast cancer is the most preventable form of cancer among women and|

|the second-leading cause of cancer death. Hillsborough County has the 17th-highest annual incidence rate of breast cancer among women in Florida counties. “I encourage |

|everyone to learn about breast cancer risk factors and urge all women to be screened for the disease,” stated Commissioner Murman |

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|Hillsborough County considers tougher local vaping laws |

|Commissioner Sandra Murman said the proposed law has teeth and a promise from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office to aggressively enforce it. |

|“Well, we have penalties in the ordinance. It’s not just penalties for the retailer,” Murman said. “It’s also penalties for the user.” Murman said she would still like to|

|see the ordinance include a ban on flavored products before they discuss it again during a public hearing on Oct. 16. |

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|Hurricane-heavy September sets record for tropical activity |

|September earned its title as the peak month of hurricane season this year setting a new record as part of the three busiest consecutive Septembers on record, according |

|to the National Hurricane Center. Since the start of September there have been eight different named tropical systems spiraling around the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. |

|Hurricane Dorian first caught meteorologists attention in Aug. 24, but became a Category 5 hurricane, one of the strongest in history. |

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|Reimagine Your Neighborhood with Hillsborough County |

|Wanting ideas on how to take your neighborhood to the next level? Not involved as much as you'd like to be or looking for ways to branch out in your community? Whatever |

|you're looking for, the 16th Annual Neighborhoods Conference on Saturday, November 2, is calling your name. The conference is the perfect time for you to meet with |

|hundreds of influential leaders and decision-makers from across Hillsborough County who can help you and your community. |

|ART & ENTERTAINMENT IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY |

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|Greater Hillsborough County Fair |

|The Greater Hillsborough County Fair focuses on family fair tradition in Hillsborough County. We know that importance of providing wholesome family fun rooted in many |

|years of tradition that are a large part of our county fair. With a variety of free entertainment, events and community competitions and a family fun Midway, our county |

|fairs offers something for everyone! |

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|The 2019 Greater Hillsborough County Fair opens Thursday, October 17 for two weekends of fun and entertainment! This year’s theme: Let the Good Times Grow. The fair will |

|run October 17-20 and 24-27. Livestock shows, carnival rides and fair food are a staple at this annual event and the excitement doesn't stop there! The Hillsborough |

|County Fair boasts some of the largest youth livestock shows among county fairs in the southeastern United States. Dairy and beef cattle, rabbits, poultry, sheep, goats |

|and pigs round out an array of more than 800 animals that will be on display and competing in our show ring. |

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|SouthShore Seafood & Arts Festival |

|The Seafood Festival is South Hillsborough County’s largest community event with over 15,000 in attendance in 2018! |

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|Fabulous Seafood & More! Feast on savory seafood fare, enjoy a variety of live music and dive into the action of activities… featuring boats & RVs, arts & crafts, |

|educational displays, commercial exhibits, plus tons of interactive kids entertainment! |

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|The sunlit array of natural amenities nestle you while you’re indulging in nature’s culinary delights…clams, grouper, mullet, shrimp, seafood chowder, and so much more |

|mouth-watering crustaceans cuisine. Festival filled fun featured in a tropical paradise setting makes it the ideal weekend destination event! |

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|Saturday, November 2nd 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. |

|Sunday, November 3rd 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. |

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|FROM THE BOARD ROOM |

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|Partnerships with Chambers Expand Business Resources |

|The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved $68,200 in agreements with the Brandon, SouthShore, Temple Terrace, South Tampa, Riverview, and Plant City |

|chambers of commerce to continue partnerships for Economic Development business consulting, workshops, and outreach to new and existing businesses that will retain and |

|create employment opportunities. |

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|Funding Approved for Road Safety and Traffic Improvements |

|The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved a $38,931,176 agreement for the widening of Bell Shoals Road between Bloomingdale Avenue and Boyette Road |

|to improve safety and accommodate higher traffic volume for residents and motorists. |

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|UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE COUNTY |

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|Tuesday, October 8th 9:00 AM – BOCC Land Use Meeting, County Center |

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|Wednesday, October 16th 9:00 AM – Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting, County Center |

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|Call my Office: 813-272-5470 | |

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HEADLINES FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

October 8, 2019

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