Florida Record
St. Petersburg
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Water safety and drowning prevention

Summary

Pinellas County saw 27 drowning deaths in 2025, 25 of them children. The city is offering free and scholarship-supported swim lessons, and fire and parks departments partnered on water safety events this month.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
0

Last discussed May 21, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A car wash fundraiser raised over $1,800 for free swim lessons.

✅Who benefits

Families with children, especially those who can't afford swim lessons.

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