St. Pete Reverses Decision, Will Keep Pools Open

RE: St. Pete Reverses Decision, Will Keep Pools Open

Former Member — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:50:54 GMT

perhaps, many politicians and many in the public would support pools if they saw them as more than only recreation and saw their potential to improve health, enhance vitality, enhance community and reduce the numbers strolling around shopping malls (sorry merchants) while we often look like we are having fun, pools are not frivolous in particular, seeing teaming kids swimming is a lot better than watching them play video games and watching tv for hours

RE: St. Pete Reverses Decision, Will Keep Pools Open

sharonswimsalot — Wed, 26 May 2010 06:25:44 GMT

We face losing a 50 meter pool with a 10 meter diving platform at the SW Pool in Largo, FL due to low revenues and shrinking city budgets. We hope the Largo City Council will have the same courage to just say no to short sighted plans to fill the pools in with dirt or convert to water parks. Visit our Facebook page " Save the Largo SW Pool".

RE: St. Pete Reverses Decision, Will Keep Pools Open

knelson — Wed, 26 May 2010 02:32:35 GMT

perhaps, many politicians and many in the public would support pools if they saw them as more than only recreation and saw their potential to improve health, enhance vitality, enhance community and reduce the numbers strolling around shopping malls (sorry merchants) Don't forget about safety. Drowning is a huge cause of accidental death, especially among kids. Pools are the perfect place to teach kids to swim.