Seminole

The form of government in the city is a City Council with a City Manager to manage the affairs of the city. The Mayor is elected city-wide and the position of Vice Mayor is elected by the Council. The Mayor has a three-year term and six Councilors are elected in City-wide elections with three-year overlapping terms.

Seminole occupies approximately 5.3 square miles with a 2008 population of 18,862 with 12,939 registered voters. The Greater Seminole area, which is serviced by the Fire Department, Library and Recreation Divisions, has a population of about 80,000. The City is located on Florida’s West Coast in West Central Pinellas County. Seminole is only 1.5 miles from the Gulf of Mexico and is halfway between Clearwater to the north and St. Petersburg to the south.

Seminole is a full service city, including professional administration, finance, library, recreation, community development, fire, public works, sanitation, and recycling services Sewage is treated by Pinellas County through a long-term agreement. Pinellas County provides City water supply. Sanitation and recycling services are contracted through Waste Management, Inc. and the transportation service is contracted with the countywide public transportation system. The Pinellas County Cooperative provides library services. Finally, law enforcement services are provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Department.

Seminole demographic studies indicate that the city population has almost doubled from 1999 to the present population of 18,862 estimated in 2008. Personal income average is $44,028 and median age is 44.9 years. Seminole is a favorite of families with young children due to its highly rated school system and excellent athletics programs.

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