Photo Of The Week: Sunset At St. Pete Beach

Have you taken some great photos of flowers in bloom, children frolicking at the beach or breathtaking sunsets? Share them with Patch.

Girls Inc. Of Pinellas Announces Women In STEAM Honorees

The organization will honor outstanding women in their fields at a Sept. 17 event.

Residents Of Freedom Square Award Employee Education Grants

Freedom Square of Seminole’s Scholarship Fund has helped hundreds of Freedom Square employees further their education since 1999.

Pinellas County To Open 2 Shelters Ahead Of Tropical Storm Elsa

Pinellas County will open two shelters at 9 a.m. Tuesday for residents seeking emergency shelter from Tropical Storm Elsa.

Pinellas Park Fire Dept. Announces Free Community CPR Classes

If you wait for first responders to arrive, that is already a 40 to 80 percent decrease in survival for the person needing help.

Pinellas Trail South Gap Survey Extended Through June 19

The county needs to make two decisions about the alignment that have multiple options.

Pinellas County Emergency Management Asks Residents To Prepare For Hurricane Season

Officials say people should know their risk, make a plan and stay informed.

Philippe Park To Reopen Today At Noon

The black bear previously spotted in the park has now been sighted several miles away.

Pinellas County Wastewater/Stormwater Partnership Highlights Progress

Projects by the cities of St. Pete Beach and Clearwater were discussed.

Philippe Park Will Remain Closed Through Friday As Search For Black Bear Continues

A bear that had previously been spotted in Safety Harbor was seen in the park early yesterday morning by a park ranger.

Pinellas County Emergency Management: Make A Plan Before Start Of 2021 Hurricane Season

The season starts June 1.

Tips For Pet Owners Returning To Normal Routines

Pinellas County Animal Services, as well as partners such as the Humane Society, are offering pet food pantries.

Pinellas County Rainy Season Fertilizer Restrictions Begin June 1

The restrictions will last through Sept. 30.

Pinellas County Utilities Encouraging Customers To Follow Reclaimed Water Restrictions

Failure to comply may result in enforcement actions.

Historical Marker Celebrates Dansville Community

It’s the latest effort to maintain the historically Black neighborhood’s identity and celebrate its history.

Girls Inc. Of Pinellas To Host Fuel Her Fire Virtual Gala

Renée Baker of Raymond James is the keynote speaker for the May 15 event.

Pinellas County: How Dispose Of Old Generator Fuel Before Start Of Hurricane Season

Two free options are available.

Pinellas County Rescinds Face Covering Requirement Following Governor's Order

Private businesses and organizations may still require face coverings and/or any other safety protocols as part of their own operation.

Pinellas County: Sea Turtle Nesting Season Begins May 1

Most of the county's beach communities have ordinances prohibiting lighting that casts glare onto the beach during this time.

Lights Out: It's Turtle Nesting Season Along Florida Beaches

Innocent mistakes by beach goers can results in the deaths of newly hatched sea turtles. Only one in 1,000 sea turtles survive to adulthood.

Spring Cleaning? Drop Off Chemicals, Gas And Electronics For Free At HEC3

The Pinellas County Department of Solid Waste also offers mobile collection events on select Saturdays from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Condado Pinellas Monitorea Emergencia En Piney Point En Condado Manatee

El gobernador Ron DeSantis declaró estado de emergencia para los condados Manatee, Pinellas y Hillsborough.

Pinellas County Seasonal Reclaimed Water Restrictions Go Into Effect April 1

The restrictions will continue through the month of June.

Program Launches Wednesday To Help Pinellas Renters Avoid COVID-19 Related Evictions

Eligible applicants must have a household income at or below 80% of the area median income.

Pinellas Residents Age 40+ Eligible To Book COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments

Inoculations begin on Monday.

Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board Seeking New Members

Applications must be received no later than 3 p.m. on April 29.

Study Shows 1 Out Of 4 Manatees Have Scars From 10 Boat Strikes

Florida House and Senate bills would require that all boat operators pass a safety education test that includes ways to protect marine life.

Coronavirus Vaccine Appointments For Next Week Currently Available In Pinellas County

Ages 65+ as well as eligible health care workers of any age, and law enforcement, firefighters and K-12 school staff age 50+ are qualified.

Pinellas County Extends Coronavirus State Of Local Emergency Through March 12

County and public health officials continue to closely monitor the 7-day rolling averages for new COVID-19 cases, positivity rates and more.

Lifeguards Needed For 2021 Beach Season In Pinellas County

These jobs will last from April to September.

Pinellas County Coronavirus State Of Emergency Extended To March 5

Pinellas continues to be a leader among large counties in vaccinating residents, but positive COVID-19 cases have crept up slightly.

Single Mom Gets Ultimate Valentine's Day Gift: A New Home

Tiffany Danh became the 661st recipient of a home from Habitat of Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties.

Suncoast Health Council Vacancies Announced

Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10.

Pinellas County To Open New Coronavirus Vaccination Site Next Week

The process for booking appointments has changed to ease scheduling.

Public Input Sought On New Pinellas Trail Logo

The survey will be open through Tuesday, Feb. 9.

Pinellas County Extends State Of Local Emergency Through Feb. 12

As of Wednesday, the county has had 58,838 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 1,307 deaths.

Publix Announces Coronavirus Vaccines In Pinellas County

Some pharmacies will begin offering appointments beginning Wednesday.

Pinellas County Tornado Drill Set For Wednesday

Students, employees and other residents are encouraged to get to their safe spaces quickly and take a selfie to post on social media.

Pinellas Residents Affected By Tropical Storm Eta May Now Be Eligible For Low-Interest Loans

The SBA has opened a Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center to help survivors apply online.

Pinellas County Recycling Guide For 2021 Now Online

Residents and businesses can learn how to recycle or safely dispose of hundreds of items.