Seminole removes Amendment 3 opposition links after lawmaker's warningThe Pinellas Current questioned lawmaker about city's webpage six days before he demanded changesabout 8 hours ago3:10
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 h4 days ago11:28
Backroom TalkMemorable quotes, political oddities and municipal moments from around Pinellas that were too good to leave in the notebook.7 days ago5:09
Seminole chamber loses city grant after years of declining fundingMayor points to financial uncertainty as council approves $36.7 million budget.12 days ago3:15
Largo commissioners urged to end ICE agreementPolice chief says department has taken no enforcement actions since joining program.14 days ago3:06
Belleair Shore renews beach boundary fightAmended petition cites past state decisions in bid to overturn rejection of town’s request.15 days ago5:36
Redington Shores to reel in shark-fishing banTown plans to narrow restrictions rather than repeal ordinance entirely.15 days ago3:59
South Pasadena approves double-digit property tax rate hikeCommissioners say higher rate is needed to protect reserves as city's tax base shrinks15 days 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.16 days ago9:55
Vacation rental owner sues fire district over higher assessmentLawsuit challenges reclassification that nearly tripled Belleair Beach owner's bill.18 days 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.19 days 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.20 days 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.20 days ago4:57
Gotham gets the edge for Largo’s former City Hall siteCommissioners favor 367-unit proposal but want developer to dial back density.21 days ago4:18
Luxury-home ambitions meet everyday code problems in Redington BeachCompanies tied to Jason Matthews face dozens of code cases as he pursues plans for 36 luxury homes and a larger Bay area short-term rental portfolio.26 days ago11:13
Former Clearwater mayor battles Belleair Bluffs over 'nuisance' bambooCity says towering privacy screen is a nuisance; special magistrate questions whether the case fits the code.29 days ago8:44
Redington Beach moves to scale back shark-fishing banTown is narrowing its ordinance after Indian Shores repealed its ban over state preemption concerns.about 1 month ago4:54
Amendment 3 gets unusual spot in Pinellas tax noticesProperty Appraiser's office uses TRIM mailing to explain pending ballot measureabout 1 month ago8:32
The bride wanted 100 white chairs. The town allowed 50.A beach wedding dispute brings out the law — and could lead to changes in North Redington Beach.about 1 month ago6:33
Tax hike still on table as South Pasadena shelves new $15M City HallCapital spending would fall 28%, but proposed budget still taps more than $532,000 in reservesabout 1 month ago7:19
