Local News in Pinellas County

Largo’s $97K welcome sign project: More than aesthetics

"There's inherent economic value in creating a sense of identity and a sense of place."

Pinellas moves ahead with North County Service Center

"By owning a properly sized and modern facility, the County reduces ongoing operating costs funded by annual property taxes."

What’s the future of the Woodson African American Museum?

The proposal for the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District announced in July includes a new home for The Woodson.

Workforce housing is workforce development

Welcome to the Catalyst’s Community Voices platform. We’ve curated community leaders and thinkers from all parts of our great city to speak on issues that affect us all. Visit our Community Voices page for more details. St. Petersburg’s housing affordability challenge is often…

Developer: Waterfront project fees could fund climate resilience

"These fees would be required to be spent on new resiliency-related capital projects that benefit the new buildings."

Ground broken for Clearwater Executive Airport terminal

The structure will be home to a flight school and feature a flight simulator.

Airport lands $13.6 million federal grant, $750,000 from state

Pinellas County moves to get ahead of AI data center growth

The Forward Pinellas board includes county commissioners and elected officials from throughout the county.

Places This Week: Palm Harbor estate on 2.5 acres of land

The Catalyst’s weekly roundup of notable Pinellas County real estate news.

John’s Pass dredging helped, but sand is reaccumulating

"When anyone else needs sand, come to this location and grab it."

Treasure Island plans new home for public works, police and fire

The Public Works campus suffered extensive damage during the 2024 hurricane season.

Central Avenue sidewalk project widens

The Downtown Partnership is creating a “larger plaza area” for small business, restaurant and bar owners to utilize.