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Madeira Beach explores property purchase that would be ‘game-changer’ for city

Pinellas targets aging pumps in $30 million water project
Replacing aging equipment is only part of the work. The county also wants to protect the pump station from flooding.
Council OKs 91 reserve units, clearing way for Palm Pavilion hotel

Site studies underway for Largo stormwater conservation project
The City of Largo has started the “initial assessment phase” of the Pinecrest Stormwater Conservation Area project, according to a prepared statement. The effort was designed to “mitigate flooding and improve water quality in McKay Creek, while protecting wildlife, natural…

Emerson Road rezoning rejected over density, traffic

Places This Week: An Intracoastal and Gulf-front estate
The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.

Largo’s ‘downtown activation plan’ will include Dead Bob’s
Commissioners also signed off on a lease with Bochelli Modern Italian, a Tampa restaurant.

Fairfield highlights St. Pete’s homeownership gap
"Closing this transaction was like landing a SpaceX rocket in the Pacific Ocean in the middle of a tsunami on a dinghy ..."

Zoning change for Dunedin parking garage kickstarts first phase of downtown project

See the Florida Aquarium’s next stage of expansion in new concept art

Historic designation eyed for Williams Park Bandshell
The current structure was built in 1954.

Affordable housing initiative launched for bay area
The SERI USA platform also focuses on workforce development and mental health.