Local News in Pinellas County

Pinellas rethinks grant funding for nonprofits

Nonprofits will get one more year of funding as commissioners scrutinize social service spending for potential duplication.

BayCare’s Pinellas impact reaches $5.1 billion

New economic analysis shows BayCare’s footprint in Pinellas County has grown about 16% since 2022.

Sanderlin Center plans major South St. Pete expansion

The James B. Sanderlin Neighborhood Family Center will unveil plans Sept. 15 for a new 40,000-square-foot Education and Social Service Center in South St. Petersburg. The new facility will provide dedicated space for programs and essential services, and nearly double the number…

‘These aren’t scare tactics — these are reality cuts’: Sparks fly during Tampa Bay town hall debate over property tax-cutting Amendment 3

A town hall discussion Wednesday night of the proposed constitutional amendment to reduce homestead property taxes sparked sharp exchanges between two Pinellas County Republicans. The conversation took place in Largo, the third largest city in Pinellas and fourth biggest in the…

St. Pete Fire Rescue plans for a bigger, taller city

City Council unanimously approved the department’s 2026-2031 strategic plan Thursday.

A piece of old Pass-a-Grille receives protection

Local historic status was to granted three surviving, post-World War II cottages at Island’s End.

Christie Bruner to leave St. Petersburg Chamber

The vice president of advocacy and leadership has been with the organization since 2022.

This St. Pete Beach Club membership brings pools, private beach access & year-round fun in the sun

Most of us spend at least part of the year counting down to our next vacation. But SkyBeach Resort (6800 Sunshine Skyway Lane S) has another idea: why not make […]

Innovation District to host Tech X-Change event Sept. 23

The St. Pete Innovation District will host its next Tech X-Change gathering Sept. 23 at the Maritime and Defense Technology Hub, at 450 8th Avenue SE., from 4 to 5:30 p.m. According to a prepared statement, the event will feature a presentation from Excelsior University on…

Clearwater to celebrate public library service next week

The City of Clearwater will host the “Celebrating 110 Years: The Carnegie Legacy Continues” event Sept. 14 at the Clearwater Main Library, at 100 N. Osceola Avenue, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. According to a prepared statement, the gathering “will look back at the beginnings of public…

Indie Flea announces upcoming fall market dates

Indie Flea season is almost back in St. Pete. The ultra-popular market returns this October, launching five months worth of markets to carry through the fall and winter season. Four […]

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