Community Update

Parkmobile Comes to St. Pete Beach

Guests can now use a mobile application to pay for meter parking at St. Pete Beach.

Indian Rocks Beach Taps Finalists for City Manager

City commissioners will interview seven candidates out of 60 who originally applied for the job.

St. Pete Beach Could Get Money for Beach Repairs

Do you think St. Pete Beach is in need of beach restoration?

Who Cast Ballots in the 2012 Election in Florida?

The interactive U.S. voting map shows who the Florida voters were in the 2012 presidential election. You may be surprised by the results.

Pinellas County Sues BP Over Oil Spill

Pinellas joins other municipalities suing BP for economic losses related to the Deepwater oil spill in 2010.

Supervisor of Elections Pleased with Election Reform Bill

The bill would allow local supervisor of elections to have more say in early voting.

Texting Ban Passes: Will it Make Beach Roads Safer?

The Florida Senate recently approved a measure that would make it against the law to text while driving. Do you think it will improve the safety of local roads?

Archibald Beach Park to Get Additional Renovations

The Madeira Beach City Commission will discuss the item at Tuesday's commission meeting.

Tarpon, Bonefish Could Become Catch-and-Release Only

The proposal will voted on a final time by the FWC at its June meeting.

It Costs More to Rent St. Pete Beach Community Center

With higher demand for the community center, city leaders have raised the rental fees. What do you think of the change?

LED Lights Out for Belleair Causeway Bridge

A petition with 199 signatures from residents is asking for the lights. But it's not likely to happen. Here's why.

Tourism Numbers in Pinellas Continue Positive Gains

The total economic impact of February overnight visitation to Pinellas county added $689,232,813 to the economy, according to a report by the TDC.

Beachfront Restaurant Coming to Madeira Beach

The Gulf Grill is expected to open in December.

Madeira Beach to Get New Boat Slips

Madeira Beach is one of two Florida communities to win a federal grant to build or replace public docks for recreational boaters.

In Place of Seabird Sanctuary, Largo Park Could Open Bird Rescue

McGough Nature Park could be the site of a new rescue facility to help fill the void left by the closing of the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary in Indian Shores.

Health Report: Two-Thirds of Pinellas Adults Overweight

The report also stated 16 percent of Pinellas adults could not afford to see a doctor in 2010.

Sen. Nelson Vows to Support Gay Marriage

'If we are endowed by our creator with rights, then why shouldn't those be attainable by gays and lesbians?' Sen. Bill Nelson told the Tampa Bay Times.

FDOT Approves Bike Lane on Gulf Boulevard in Madeira Beach

The project will begin in Spring 2014.

Treasure Island to Receive $8 Million for Tropical Storm Debby Damage

Total needed repairs for Treasure Island are around $12 million, which the city expects to get from the county and state, the Times reported.

Do Gulf Beach Communities Have a Stormwater Problem?

What should be done to help with stormwater drainage in Pinellas County?

Have Your Say on Beach Transportation Issues

The Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation Authority is getting ready to host a series of town hall-style meetings over the phone.

VIDEO: Chair Welch's State of Pinellas Address

Pinellas County Commission Chair Ken Welch delivered the State of Pinellas address this week.

Treasure Island Considering Changes to Alcohol Ban?

Do you think there should be an alcohol ban on Sunset Beach?

FHSAA Warns Bill Would Make High School Athletes 'Free Agents'

The organization said the bill would be 'dangerous' and 'damaging' to high school athletics.

Curbside Recycling Coming to Redington Shores

The service will be free and begin April 1.

Florida's National Guard Faces Furloughs, Other Cuts

Florida's National Guard members will learn Thursday about the cutbacks from sequestration.

Health Clinic for the Homeless to be Built

The health clinic will be located near the Pinellas County Jail and the county homeless shelter.

Would Your Condo Make For a Good Movie Set?

A local producer is looking for a condo use for a day of shooting for an independent foreign film.

Daylight Saving Time: Should Florida Make it Year-Round?

A state senator thinks Florida should stay on the same schedule 12 months a year. What do you think?

Recount Friday For Treasure Island Election

One of five referendum questions on Tuesday's ballot ended in a tie vote.

Treasure Island Election Results Are In; Recount Needed

Voters went to the polls to decide five referendum questions in Tuesday's election, one of which ended in a tie.

Sen. Jack Latvala Curses Out Florida Reporter

The Pinellas Republican state senator was not happy to go through emails to fulfill a public records request, the Florida Times-Union reported.

New App Lets You Keep Up With Your Reps. in Tallahassee

The app, which is now available to download from iTunes, allows you to watch live meetings and see what your local representatives are voting on.

Does Your Insurance Cover Sinkholes?

Should you be worried if your property is protected from an unexpected sinkhole?

Madeira Beach Nuisance Law Could Be Model For New Port Richey

A city councilwoman there who is concerned about public safety recently reached out to Madeira Beach about its chronic nuisance ordinance.

St. Pete Beach Police Savings Could Go Toward Corey Ave. Improvements

City commissioners are looking to pass on the projected $433,000 savings from dissolving the police force in November, the Beach Beacon reports.

Treasure Island Could Crack Down on Waterfront Landscaping

The city commission is considering placing a restriction on the height of trees and other backyard vegetation so they don't restrict views, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Madeira Way to Host Year's Worth of Events

Madeira Beach officials recently approved "Mid-Month Madness," a full schedule of two-day themed events, for the shopping corridor, the Beach Beacon reports.

Careful With Those Grass Clippings, Redington Shores Official Warns

Vice Mayor John Branch says the illegal act costs the town thousands of dollars in sewer cleaning expenses, the Beach Beacon reports.