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8/11/2006

CLEARWATER, FL (August 11, 2006) – The Pinellas County Board of County
Commissioners in November will fill open positions on the Tourist Development
Council (TDC) that oversees the tourism marketing activities of Pinellas County. As
stated in the Pinellas County Ordinance and referenced in Florida Statute 125.0104,
the requirements for non-elected official TDC members are that the board is
comprised of persons who are involved in the tourist industry and have demonstrated
an interest in tourist development with not less than three members nor more than
four being owners or operators of motels, hotels, RV parks or other tourist
accommodations and subject to the tourist development tax. All applicants must be a
Pinellas County resident and registered voter in the county.

Anyone in the tourism industry interested in being considered for appointment to the
TDC by the Board of County Commissioners should contact Carole Ketterhagen at
the CVB office, 13805 58th Street N, Suite 2-200, Clearwater, FL, 33760 or by
calling 727-464-7211 to request an application form.

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is the countywide
tourism management and marketing organization responsible for developing and
promotions the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area as a leisure, business, convention,
conference, sports and film production destination. The St. Petersburg/Clearwater
area is the leading destination on Florida’s Gulf coast, drawing more than five
million overnight visitors annually. The area is best known for record-breaking
sunshine and 35 miles of spectacular beaches, including Fort De Soto Park, named
America’s Best Beach 2005 by Dr. Beach. A variety of attractions, world-class
museums, sporting activities and nature-related experiences are also readily
available.

MEDIA CONTACT: James Raulerson, St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area CVB
800-822-6461 or 727-464-7223; Fax 727-533-2192; jamesr@floridasbeach.com

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