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.about 15 hours ago5:35
Treasure Island considers permanent protections for Elnor IslandDeed restriction could boost flood-insurance credits while preserving city-owned islet in Boca Ciega Bay.1 day ago2:27
Bamboo can stay, magistrate rulesBelleair Bluffs' nuisance case against former Clearwater mayor thrown out5 days ago4:26
Seminole removes Amendment 3 opposition links after lawmaker's warningThe Pinellas Current questioned lawmaker about city's webpage six days before he demanded changes6 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 h10 days ago11:28
Backroom TalkMemorable quotes, political oddities and municipal moments from around Pinellas that were too good to leave in the notebook.13 days ago5:09
Seminole chamber loses city grant after years of declining fundingMayor points to financial uncertainty as council approves $36.7 million budget.18 days ago3:15
Largo commissioners urged to end ICE agreementPolice chief says department has taken no enforcement actions since joining program.20 days ago3:06
Belleair Shore renews beach boundary fightAmended petition cites past state decisions in bid to overturn rejection of town’s request.21 days ago5:36
Redington Shores to reel in shark-fishing banTown plans to narrow restrictions rather than repeal ordinance entirely.21 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 shrinks21 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.22 days ago9:55
Vacation rental owner sues fire district over higher assessmentLawsuit challenges reclassification that nearly tripled Belleair Beach owner's bill.24 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.25 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.26 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.26 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.27 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.about 1 month 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.about 1 month 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
