March is the month to get out and about in Frankston, with a host of community events being held right around the City, and of course Sand Sculpting Australia continuing at the Frankston Waterfront.

Works to strengthen the Olivers Hill jetty are expected to commence Monday, 3 March.   The jetty constructed in 1984, services the boat launching ramp at the base of Olivers Hill, and provides general public access for water based recreational activities.

Students from Monterey Secondary College are learning to help local primary school pupils become more involved in physical activity, as part of the Frankston North - Connecting Through Sport program.

Work is underway to ensure the Frankston Football Club will take to the field at the start of the VFL season next month, after fire destroyed its historic grandstand, player, medical and umpires rooms last Wednesday (13 February 2008).

It is anticipated that 30,000 Engineers across Australia are likely to retire within the next 10 years.     Currently there is a shortage of 1,000 in the roads area alone and new graduates    are not keeping up with the retirement pace.

Frankston City Mayor Alistair Wardle today announced that the Council had accepted the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Steve Gawler, effective from 31 March 2008. Mr Gawler joined Frankston City in February 2004.

A master plan is being prepared to turn the 94-hectare Frankston Reservoir into a park for the people.   But what shpe do you see this park taking? For Frankston City Mayor, Alistair Wardle, his vision is for the reserve to become a wildlife conservation park.

International Women's Day is celebrated across the world, providing an opportunity to recognise the achievements of women and their contribution to society.

The Mayor Bear, complete with robes and chains, will be the special guest at the Toy Library's Teddy Bears' Picnic on Sunday, 24 February. Supported by Frankston City Council, ANZ bank and Oztanks, the picnic is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008.

The return of Frankston's celebration of Latin American culture, Ventana Latina, is only three weeks away, and to help Frankstonites' get into the mood, Saturday, 23 February will see a Latin American mini-fiesta in Wells Street Plaza.

Frankston City Council's Food For All project is giving residents the opportunity to learn how to grow their owen vegetable garden. The Food For All project aims to increase people's access to nutritional, culturally acceptable and affordable food.

Students from Monterey Secondary College are learning to help local primary school students get more involved in physical activity as part of the Frankston North Connecting Through Sport program.

Frankston City Council will continue to advocate for the State Government to fund stabilisation works at Olivers Hill, after gaining approval from the Deparment of Sustainability and Environment to release the findings of a slope stabilisation study.

Frankston City Chief Executive Officer Steve Gawler said the Frankston Safe Boat Harbour is a step closer to reality with Council working closely with the State Government to finalise its Preferred Development Model for the facility

Frankston City's South-West Ward Councillors will be holding their first meeting for 2008 on Thursday, 28 February.   Residents and ratepayers will have the opportunity to discuss local issues with their ward councillors at Frankston Heights Primary School, Kalmia Street, Frankston at 6:30pm.

A friendly, welcoming atmosphere contributed to a magnificant race day at the inaugural I Love Frankston Cup at Cranbourne Turf Club last Sunday (10 February).   And with over 2500 people in attandance, the event also attracted many first time visitors to the track.

Frankston City Chief Executive Officer Steve Gawler said the Frankston Safe Boat Harbour is a step closer to reality, with Council working closely with the State Government to finalise its Preferred Development Model for the facility.

A recent incidence has highlighted the importance of Frankston City Council regulations regarding the damage and destruction of the municipality's community forest, such as the Vegetation Vandalism Guidelines.

Seaford Village's relationship with plastic bags is set to change forever this Valentine's Day, with traders pledging to offer their customers more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as re-usable bags, paper bags and boxes.

Frankston City Council is committed to strengthening and supporting local business and is running a range of training and development programs to assist local business operators.

A third community safety meeting for residents of Langwarrin to discuss concerns and new ideas for reducing ant-social behaviour in the suburb will be held on Wednesday, 20 February at 6:30pm.