Pinellas County Government: Update 2: Residents, Visitors Should Prepare For Possible Impacts From Hurricane Elsa

Residents, visitors should prepare for possible impacts from Hurricane Elsa

Pinellas County Government: County Monitoring Tropical Storm Elsa

Residents are advised to review their storm preparedness plans.

What's Open, Closed In Pinellas County 4th Of July Weekend

Pinellas County Government offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.

St. Petersburg College Remembers Beloved Educator With Dedication Ceremony

The SPC Health Education Center nursing skills lab was dedicated in honor of the late Catherine Holmes Crumbs.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How East Lake Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for East Lake area high schools.

Fireworks Near Me: East Lake's 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around East Bay.

City Of Oldsmar To Host Hurricane Expo

Raffle prizes of three hurricane kits will be given away.

St. Petersburg College Brotherhood Offers Assistance To Black Men In College

SPC’s Brother to Brother program seeks to address low success, retention and completion rates among African American male college students.

Pinellas County Likely To Miss Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the East Lake area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Pinellas County Commission Approves Penny Funding For 4 Affordable Housing Projects

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday approved funding from the Penny for Pinellas for four projects.

Pinellas County Says Red Tide Blooms Moving North

The county's contractor had cleanup crews working the southern shoreline of Dunedin Causeway and Fred Howard Park Wednesday.

Pinellas Surpasses 50 Percent Vaccination Rate As COVID-19 Cases Decline

Going into the third week of June, 492,878 Pinellas residents had received the vaccine, according to the Department of Health.

What's Open, Closed In Oldsmar For The 4th Of July Weekend

Normal business will resume on Tuesday, July 6.

A Hole In 1 For Ladies At Century 21, East Lake High School

The sold-out golf event at Cypress Run Golf Club benefitted the East Lake High School football team.

Palm Harbor University High Student Earns Perfect SAT Score

Angela Li, 17, is among less than 1 percent of students who attempt the SAT and earn a perfect score.

St. Petersburg College: SPC Early College Honors Student Earns Perfect SAT Score

St. Petersburg College's Honors and Early College programs offer the best and the brightest Pinellas County Schools students a chance to ...

Oldsmar Mayor Eric Seidel Receives Chamber's Upper Tampa Bay Cup

Seidel was honored for providing leadership that goes beyond the call of duty and for creating a task force to deal with pandemic hardships.

Pinellas County Government: County Initiates Red Tide Cleanup On Beaches

With Red Tide persisting, Pinellas County has initiated cleanup of dead marine life from the county's beaches. Crews will begin work lat ...

East Lake Area Home Prices Up Recently

Home prices are higher in the East Lake area recently. See how much.

Now Hiring: City Of Oldsmar

The city is currently seeking full and part time job applicants.

Unemployment Not Changed In East Lake Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Pinellas County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month change.

Restrooms Closed At Bicentennial Park In Oldsmar

The facility will be under repair until further notice.

Father's Day: Share Your Favorite Photo On East Lake Patch

Publish a photo of pops on the East Lake Patch for Father’s Day 2021 to share your favorite father-son or father-daughter moments.

Pinellas County Residents Can Sign Up For Free Emergency Alerts, Other Important Notifications

The alerts can be received by cell phone, landline, text or email.

Disaster Preparedness Materials Sales Tax Holiday Is Underway

Items such as generators, flashlights, batteries, tarps and coolers are being sold exempt from sales tax through Sunday, June 6.

Palm Harbor Man Killed After Car Strikes Tree On Highpoint Drive

A 21-year-old Palm Harbor man died early Saturday after driving off the road and crashing into a tree.

Congratulations, East Lake Grad Nicole Potamousis

Before this year's seniors head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Broadband Speed In East Lake Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

Access to broadband speeds needed for remote work and learning vary greatly across the U.S.

University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy: UF College Of Pharmacy Celebrates Class Of 2021 Graduates

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy conferred Pharm.D. degrees for 265 graduates of the class of 2021, May 15. Also joining th ...

University Of Florida College Of Pharmacy: Two UF Pharmacy Students Score Top 5 ISPOR Abstract Awards

Two University of Florida College of Pharmacy students were selected as top scoring abstract winners out of more than 1,300 submissions ...

Holiday Closure Notice For The City Of Oldsmar

City offices, facilities, and the library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Oldsmar Public Library Has Resumed Normal Business Hours

The library will still follow all CDC, federal, state, county and city guidelines.

Woman In Critical Condition After Car Struck Tree In Oldsmar

A 60-year-old woman is in critical condition after crashing into a tree on Tampa Road in Oldsmar Saturday morning.

Congratulating The Class Of 2021: Nicole Potamousis Of East Lake High School

East Lake Patch is celebrating graduates for their accomplishments.

Salute Your 2021 Graduate On East Lake Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on East Lake Patch.

Fair Market Rent Rates In East Lake Area

The coronavirus pandemic and other factors have shaken up the rental market. See how things have changed in East Lake area.

Oldsmar Tree Giveaway Set For May 22

The event will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Municipal Services Complex.

City Of Oldsmar Face Covering Requirement Rescinded

Masks are still recommended within city facilities.

Pinellas County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the East Lake area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Mother’s Day 2021: Surprise Mom By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the East Lake Patch.