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Timely news from departments and topics across Pinellas County.
Pinellas County Animal Services earns $10,000 grant for inclusive practices
Maddie’s Fund and the Michaelson Found Animal Foundation have awarded Pinellas County Animal Services a $10,000 grant for piloting the “Best Overall Effort” to open doors to adopters and volunteers and welcome the entire community during their Open Arms Challenge.
Pinellas County Parks prepares black skimmer nesting area at Sand Key Park
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources, in partnership with Audubon Florida, have pre-posted a nesting area for black skimmers at the north...
Pinellas County convenes Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is convening an expansive and diverse advisory committee that will help finalize the County’s first Sustainability and Resiliency Action Plan...
Countywide compact to address long-term housing solutions
Pinellas County, Forward Pinellas and the cities of Clearwater, Largo, Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg officially launched a new partnership Tuesday aimed...
Pinellas County awarded more than $17 million for flood protection along Joe’s Creek
Pinellas County has been awarded a grant for more than $17 million by the State of Florida for the Joe’s Creek Greenway...
#BettyWhiteChallenge sees 55 pets adopted from Animal Services
Thanks to the compassion and support of the community, Pinellas County Animal Services saw 55 pets adopted and $4,347.79 received in donations...
Pinellas County awarded $28.6 million for environmental resilience projects
Projects include utilities water and wastewater system improvements and living shoreline at Phillippe Park Pinellas County has been awarded $28.6 million in...
Enroll Today for Ambulance Coverage through March 2023
Enrollment applications are still available for the 2022 Sunstar FirstCare Ambulance Membership. Enroll now to receive a full year of financial help...
Master Gardeners receive UF/IFAS Extension Award of Excellence
UF/IFAS Extension awarded Pinellas County Master Gardeners the 2021 Award of Excellence for Beautification and Enhancement in recognition of their volunteer garden...
Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles hit the road
Pinellas County Government’s first two fully electric vehicles are hitting the road this week, paving the way to a reduced carbon footprint...