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September 13, 2024

County holds groundbreaking for Dansville Community Park

12-acre park will offer new amenity in the Greater Ridgecrest area Pinellas County officials and community leaders held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday...

Vacancy announced on Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority

Applications are being accepted for an appointment to the Pinellas County Health Facilities Authority. This appointment is for a term of four...

September 9, 2024

County Accessory Dwelling Unit Update & Multigenerational Tax Exemption

Tiny homes, cottages or garage apartments are a great way to use extra space on your property to provide a home for...

Water system maintenance to begin September 23

Pinellas County Utilities will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine from Monday, Sept. 23 through Saturday, Oct. 12. During this time, drinking water may smell or taste slightly different but there will be no impact to water pressure or service.

September 6, 2024

Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment advances to next phase

Pass-a-Grille beach nourishment has been mostly completed south of Paradise Grille and will move to the north end of the beach early...

September 3, 2024

County and partners break ground on High Point Community Park

Elected officials and staff members from Pinellas County Government, Pinellas County Schools and the City of Largo broke ground on High Point...

August 30, 2024

Bringing Down the House: County clears new path for community revival

In early August, the County tore down the "Blue House," a condemned property at 3925 Mohr Ave. in St. Petersburg. This demolition marked a major milestone in the County's ongoing efforts to improve the area.

August 28, 2024

Applications sought for Pinellas County Historical Commission

Applications are being accepted for one appointment on the Pinellas County Historical Commission. This is an individual appointment position for Commissioner Chris...

Vacancies announced on Local Planning Agency

Updated, Aug. 30, 2024: Applications are being accepted for two appointments on the Pinellas County Local Planning Agency. These are individual appointment...

Water Shortage Order extended through Dec. 31

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended its modified Stage 1 Water Shortage to Dec. 31 2024, due to below average rainfall over the past year. This extension requires all residents to continue limiting watering to one day per week using the approved watering schedule for your area.