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County Commission adopts resolution supporting state DOGE
Furthering our efforts to identify unnecessary spending and create new efficiencies, the Pinellas County Commission on Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting the...
Pinellas draws strong initial public input on $813 million storm fund  Â
Residents filled the Lealman Exchange community center for the first public meeting on Pinellas County’s upcoming $813 million disaster recovery programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Â
Vacancy announced on Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Advisory Committee
Pinellas County is accepting applications for one appointment to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Citizen Advisory Committee. This appointment is for...
Regional Opioid Abatement Funding application opens
Pinellas County Human Services is accepting applications for Regional Opioid Abatement Funding Treatment and Recovery Program Services through 4 p.m. on Monday,...
Pinellas County Commission adopts short-term-rental ordinance
New program for unincorporated County promotes owner accountability,guest safety, neighborhood preservation Pinellas County Commissioners on Tuesday evening adopted a short-term rental ordinance...
Pinellas seeks input on $813 million storm recovery fund  Â
Pinellas County has been awarded $813,783,000 by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support long-term recovery from Hurricane Idalia in 2023, and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. These funds from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program can help rebuild homes and businesses, provide rental assistance, restore damaged infrastructure and address other critical community needs.
Lifeguards needed for 2025 beach season
With swim season approaching, Pinellas County is seeking seasonal lifeguards to ensure public health and safety at Pinellas County beach parks. Lifeguards...
Pinellas contingent visits Washington to vote for beach nourishment
A Pinellas County delegation led by County Commissioner Kathleen Peters traveled to Washington this week to further efforts to reestablish federally funded...
Commissioners press need for Sand Key beach nourishment easements
The Pinellas County Commission was well-represented Thursday at an event intended to urge property owners to sign construction easements for the Sand...
Care About Me program expands access to behavioral health services for school-aged children in Pinellas County
Pinellas County’s Care About Me program, a coordinated access system designed to connect Pinellas County residents with needed mental health, substance use...