A tree falls in Largo. A lawsuit takes root.After warning the city about an ailing tree in 2023, a homeowner is seeking up to $250,000 in damages. But whose tree was it?3 days ago3:25
City to residents: Keep outdoor lights off neighborsIndian Rocks Beach considers a third set of lighting rules aimed at glare spilling onto neighboring properties and waterways.5 days ago5:07
Indian Shores approves ordinance protecting public beach useMeasure recognizes recreational rights on privately owned beaches; could help secure federal funding for future renourishment projects.6 days ago4:46
After decades of discord, signs of a thawIn a rare interview, Belleair Shore's vice mayor outlines possible concessions on beach gates and umbrellas and a renewed effort to mend relations with Belleair Beach.13 days ago9:00
A year later, Belleair Shore again extends an olive branch to Belleair BeachTown's vice mayor renews push to mend relations as disputes over beach access, umbrellas and the ECL persist.14 days ago5:36
Treasure Island moves closer to protections for Elnor IslandDeed restriction would prevent development while preserving recreational access to little-known city-owned island.15 days ago5:12
Bamboo can stay, magistrate rulesBelleair Bluffs' nuisance case against former Clearwater mayor thrown out18 days ago4:51
Seminole removes Amendment 3 opposition links after lawmaker's warningThe Pinellas Current questioned lawmaker about city's webpage six days before he demanded changes20 days ago3:14
Anatomy of a feudBELLEAIR SHORE — The iron gates here went up suddenly and without warning, blindsiding neighboring Belleair Beach, whose residents were now locked out of the beach after sunset. Thirty years after that well-publicized confrontation between these bickering beach burgs — which share part of a name and a shoreline but not much else — they're still at it. The gates, initially derided by some as foreboding and downright ugly, have outlasted a succession of elected officials in both communities. So h23 days ago11:35
Backroom TalkMemorable quotes, political oddities and municipal moments from around Pinellas that were too good to leave in the notebook.27 days ago5:09
Seminole chamber loses city grant after years of declining fundingMayor points to financial uncertainty as council approves $36.7 million budget.about 1 month ago3:15
Largo commissioners urged to end ICE agreementPolice chief says department has taken no enforcement actions since joining program.about 1 month ago3:07
Belleair Shore renews beach boundary fightAmended petition cites past state decisions in bid to overturn rejection of town’s request.about 1 month ago5:36
Redington Shores to reel in shark-fishing banTown plans to narrow restrictions rather than repeal ordinance entirely.about 1 month ago3:59
South Pasadena approves double-digit property tax rate hikeCommissioners say higher rate is needed to protect reserves as city's tax base shrinksabout 1 month ago5:38
A troubled road: Oldsmar project still waiting for construction after nearly a decadeThe city's long-running effort to remake St. Petersburg Drive has spanned four mayors and three city managers.about 1 month ago9:55
Vacation rental owner sues fire district over higher assessmentLawsuit challenges reclassification that nearly tripled Belleair Beach owner's bill.about 1 month ago4:03
‘That was our comfort zone’A former Safety Harbor restaurant remembered as a gathering place for blacks could make way for three single-family homes.about 1 month ago5:47
‘Scare tactics’ or ‘reality tactics’? Largo debates Amendment 3A $15.7 million projected revenue loss fuels a sharp dispute over police, fire and other city services.about 1 month ago6:41
‘Are we trying to be an HOA?’ Belleair Beach zoning rewrite draws fireSweeping ordinance advances 4-2, but rules on rocks, bamboo and other property restrictions could change.about 1 month ago4:57
