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Seminole, Florida

Seminole is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States.
Population 19,364

Top Events in Seminole History

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1960Government
=== Library === The Seminole Community Library was established in 1960 with the donation of 3,500 books.
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1964Culture
The library was run by members of the Women's Club until June 1964 when the running of the library was turned over to the newly created Friends of the Library group.
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1965Culture
In 1965, Home Federal Savings and Loan offered for the library to be moved into an open space in a nearby motel which they owned.
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1970Government
Seminole was incorporated in 1970.
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1971Culture
In 1971, the Seminole Community Library moved into a new location at 11000 Johnson Boulevard.
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1974Architecture
Two additions were added to this building, one in 1974 to add a reading and reference room, and another in 1984 to create more room for the children's section as well as shelf s...
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1989Culture
In 1989, the City of Seminole finally took ownership of the library, agreeing to administer and fund the service for the community.
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1992Architecture
In 1992, the library again moved to a newly constructed building, partially funded through a $400,000 state grant.
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1998Education
Petersburg College opened their Seminole campus in 1998, across the street from the library, talks began with the City of Seminole to begin a partnership in serving both the com...
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 10,890 people, 5,989 households, and 2,701 families residing in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1960Government
=== Library === The Seminole Community Library was established in 1960 with the donation of 3,500 books.
1964Culture
The library was run by members of the Women's Club until June 1964 when the running of the library was turned over to the newly created Friends of the Library group.
1965Culture
In 1965, Home Federal Savings and Loan offered for the library to be moved into an open space in a nearby motel which they owned.
1970Government
Seminole was incorporated in 1970.
1971Culture
In 1971, the Seminole Community Library moved into a new location at 11000 Johnson Boulevard.
1974Architecture
Two additions were added to this building, one in 1974 to add a reading and reference room, and another in 1984 to create more room for the children's section as well as shelf s...
1989Culture
In 1989, the City of Seminole finally took ownership of the library, agreeing to administer and fund the service for the community.
1992Architecture
In 1992, the library again moved to a newly constructed building, partially funded through a $400,000 state grant.
1998Education
Petersburg College opened their Seminole campus in 1998, across the street from the library, talks began with the City of Seminole to begin a partnership in serving both the com...
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 10,890 people, 5,989 households, and 2,701 families residing in the city.
2003Architecture
The current Seminole Community Library building opened on August 10, 2003, and is located at 9200 113th Street North.
2010History
== Demographics == === 2010 and 2020 census === As of the 2020 United States census, there were 19,364 people, 8,724 households, and 4,847 families residing in the city.
2019History
In 2019, the median income for a household in the city was $53,975.
2021History
The city's newest park is Waterfront Park, which held its playground ribbon-cutting in 2021 and features a waterfront boardwalk, canoe and kayak launch, walking trail, pavilions...

Did You Know?

1
Seminole is located in the state of Florida.
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Seminole has a population of 19,364 residents.
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The population was 19,364 at the 2020 census.

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