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June 27, 2023

Retro-fit program offers conversion to turtle-friendly lighting

Artificial lighting along Pinellas County beaches can put sea turtle hatchlings at risk. New funding for an existing program will make it...

June 22, 2023

Parks & Conservation Resources adds another popular mobile parking app to payment options at parks, beaches, boat ramps

Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources is adding the ParkMobile mobile parking app for parking payments beginning on Monday, June 26 at...

June 8, 2023

Pinellas County Utilities launches upgraded water customer portal

Pinellas County Utilities is launching a new water portal on June 11 that will allow customers to save money and water through advanced water monitoring features.

June 6, 2023

Pinellas County announces departure of President/CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater

Pinellas County on Tuesday announced the departure of Steve Hayes, who led Visit St. Pete-Clearwater (VSPC) as President/CEO for the past four...

April 14, 2023

64 affordable homes for veterans under construction in Seminole

A groundbreaking ceremony for Valor Preserve took place Friday, April 14, with Pinellas County, Norstar Development USA, the Pinellas County Housing Authority and other partners. The development located at 9575 Seminole Boulevard will offer 64 affordable units, with half set aside for people with disabilities and preference to veteran applicants

April 6, 2023

Office of Justice Coordination offers re-entry resources

Pinellas County’s Office of Justice Coordination announces new online guidance to set residents up for success as they return to the community from jail or prison.

April 3, 2023

Pinellas County launches new virtual building inspection service

As of April 3, contractors and homeowners in Pinellas County are able to save time by completing certain building inspections virtually using...

March 21, 2023

Pinellas County Utilities offers private sewer lateral rebates

Pinellas County Utilities sewer customers can help eliminate sanitary sewer overflows that damage our bay and beaches by inspecting their private sewer pipes and addressing any issues that may be contributing to the problem.

March 16, 2023

Pinellas Citizen University begins new sessions April 12

Applications due by March 31 Pinellas County residents can experience a behind-the-scenes look at how their county government provides first-class services in...