Stories
Inspirational and informational articles across various topics and departments of Pinellas County.
Pinellas County Consumer Protection helps unlicensed contractor victims file charges, receive restitution
A Pinellas County Consumer Protection investigation recently led to charges against an unlicensed contractor and $6,000 in restitution for a Palm Harbor...
Welcome to Your New Home – Tie for 1st Place
Seth Stern-Waterstone Mortgage – 727.647.1356 and Charles Garneau-Legacy Mutual Mortgage – 863.602.3487 are currently in a tie for 1st place. Seth and...
New virtual tour of the Solid Waste Disposal Complex
Photo Caption: Image of the Pinellas County Solid Waste Disposal Complex (SWDC) from the top of the Bridgeway Acres Landfill, as shown...
Consumer Alert: PACE Program Solicitations
Pinellas County residents are advised that there has never been an authorized residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program in Pinellas County....
Solid Waste partners with Code Enforcement to help property owners in need
Photo Caption: Before and after photos of the Clearwater home that was assisted by the partnership. Pinellas County Solid Waste’s Household Hazardous...
Homebuyers can get up to $75K zero-interest loan for down payment
Buying a home is a dream that’s become out of reach for many hardworking Pinellas residents, but a newly-increased program for people...
Welcome to Your New Home Featured Lender
Maureen Helm with CrossCountry Mortgage is in the spotlight this week. With over 20 years of experience Maureen can help you through the...
Consumer Protection investigation leads to arrest, $203,941 in restitution for 30 victims
Pinellas County Consumer Protection’s discovery of a scam in 2020 and subsequent investigation led to justice for 30 victims across the country...
The transformational Live Local Act (SB 102) signed into law
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County is a partner in the Sadowski Coalition, the Sadowski Affiliates, and a proud supporter of...
Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County partners with the City of St. Petersburg and others to provide 85 units of affordable senior multifamily housing
The Housing Finance Authority of Pinellas County (HFA) closed on the bond financing for Bear Creek Commons on May 31, 2023. Bear...