News Roundup For The City Of St. Pete Beach

Public works announcements, government meetings, COVID-19 updates, and more.

Pinellas County To Hold Virtual Trade And Vocational Career Information Session On Aug. 18

Registration is required to attend.

City Of St. Pete Beach Community Update For July 31

The update contains public works and library news, plus upcoming meeting dates.

Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board Seeking New Members

The deadline to submit applications is 3 p.m. on Aug. 21.

City Of St. Pete Beach Community Update For July 24

The latest news includes a lane closure on Gulf Boulevard and a City Commission Virtual Meeting on July 28.

City Of St. Pete Beach July 17 Community Update

The city commission budget workshop is set for July 20; Freebee to expand service area.

More Free Mask Distribution Locations Opening Countywide Today

Pinellas County is opening four new sites.

North County Reclaimed Water System Unavailable Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays

The system is being shut down on those days due to reduced supply, increased demand, and lack of seasonal rainfall.

Pinellas Trail Closure Scheduled In Tarpon Springs

Routine maintenance and repairs will take place from July 20 to Aug. 10.

Egan Park Tennis Courts Now Open In St. Pete Beach

In other news, the city commission will meet on Tuesday.

Beach-Goers Reminded To Take Care During Sea Turtle Nesting

Beach-goers are urged to take precautions to help protect these federally threatened and endangered marine reptiles.

Residents, Small Business Owners, Organizations Invited To Take CARES Funding Survey

Pinellas County is seeking input to identify the most pressing community needs.

Pinellas County Office Of Human Rights Receives Grant For COVID-19 Outreach

Pinellas County’s Office of Human Rights has received a $50,000 grant from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Pinellas County Vacation Rentals Permitted To Reopen With Restrictions

Property owners and managers will receive a copy of the plan outlining safety and sanitation measures that must be followed to reopen.

Pinellas BCC Extends Local State Of Emergency Through May 29

Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday extended its local State of Emergency declaration for COVID-19 through May 29.

New Campground Reservations For Fort De Soto And Shell Key Preserve Will Resume Wednesday

New reservations were temporarily suspended due to concerns about the COVID-19 virus.

Pinellas County Gyms Can Reopen Per Governor’s Full Phase I Plan

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners extended the state of emergency for another week, through Friday, May 22.

Gyms To Reopen On May 18 In Pinellas County

Gyms and fitness centers will be allowed to reopen on Monday, May 18, 2020, with modifications for increased public safety.

Pinellas County Vacancy Announced For Solid Waste Technical Management Committee

Mandatory applications can be found at www.pinellascounty.org/boards and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 28, 2020.

Careersource Pinellas Announces Board Vacancies

Applications must be received Tuesday, May 26, 2020.

Pinellas Nonprofits Can Apply For Funds To Meet Covid-Related Needs

Available funds include $1,481,969 in the Community Development Block Grant Program – Coronavirus Response (CDBG-CV).

Pinellas County Relief From Utilities Non-Payment Extended Through June 30

Customers can be assured that they can continue to use safe, reliable water without termination for non-payment through June 30.

Pinellas County Adds 4th Free Coronavirus Test Site

The nonprofit also indicated that sites provide same day walk-ups and drive-ups, but appointments are recommended to decrease wait times.

Barbershops, Hair And Nail Salons Open In Pinellas

The state is allowing these establishments to reopen May 11 "provided they adopt social distancing and precautionary measures”.

Pinellas Commission Extends Local State Of Emergency With No Changes

he Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners extended its COVID-19 Local State of Emergency to May 15 without any changes.

Utilities Advises Pinellas County Customers To Flush Shutdown Water Systems

Water in shutdown or low occupancy buildings will stagnate and can be unsafe for use.

Pinellas County Aligns With Phase 1 Of Governor’s Plan For Recovery

Citizens will no longer be prohibited from leaving home for essential activities and services, but they should practice social distancing.

Pinellas Cares Fund Available For Individuals, Businesses

Individuals, families and small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic can now get emergency financial assistance through the C ...

Water Shortage Order Issued For Pinellas County

The order went into effect on May 8 and will remain in effect through July 1.

11 Locations Across Pinellas County Accept Homemade Face Coverings

Eleven locations across Pinellas County are accepting homemade, cloth face covering donations.

Pinellas Beaches To Reopen Monday, Pools This Thursday, With Restrictions

The pools and childcare facility playgrounds may reopen Thursday at 6 a.m., and the beaches will open Monday, May 4, at 7 a.m.

Pinellas County Suspends Mulch Delivery To County Parks Due To Coronavirus

Pinellas County Solid Waste and Parks and Conservation Resource Departments has suspended mulch delivery at four locations.

Pinellas County Commission Extends Local State Of Emergency

The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday extended its Local State of Emergency declaration through May 1.

Pinellas County Require Volunteers To Safely Provide Meals To Kids In Need

Personal protective gear is provided, and COVID-19 safety measures are in place for volunteers.

Pinellas County Water System Maintenance To Begin In May

There have been no indications of significant bacteriological contamination problems in the system.

Pinellas County Accepting Donations Of Homemade Face Coverings

Pinellas County is now accepting donations of clean, homemade cloth face coverings to aid in the fight to keep COVID-19 from spreading.

Pinellas County Public Beaches, Community Pools To Remain Closed For Now

With the order in effect through April 30, citizens are reminded they can leave home only to obtain essential services.

Pinellas Commission To Hold Virtual Meeting On April 16

Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will hold its next public meeting virtually on Thursday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m.

Pinellas Shelter Adopts All Available Dogs Amid Pandemic

Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, and remains open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Pinellas County Extends Local State Of Emergency Through April 17

This includes that public beaches and beach parking areas in Pinellas County will remain closed at least through April 17.