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Pinellas Beach and Boat Pass Prices Rose Thursday, Hourly Parking Coming in December
Government & Politics

Pinellas Beach and Boat Pass Prices Rose Thursday, Hourly Parking Coming in December

Annual beach and boat ramp passes went up county-wide on Oct. 1, and in December flat daily beach parking fees give way to an hourly rate at Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard Park.

Oct 13 min read
Deadline Hits Today for Bids on 25 Acres of County Land in Downtown Clearwater
Government & Politics

Deadline Hits Today for Bids on 25 Acres of County Land in Downtown Clearwater

Pinellas County's 3 p.m. Friday deadline closes a 90-day window for developers to bid on 17 county properties, including the courthouse, that will shape downtown Clearwater's next era.

Sep 174 min read
Ferry Dock Funding Secured: $850,000 to Build Permanent Vinoy Landing for Tampa Bay Ferry
Government & Politics

Ferry Dock Funding Secured: $850,000 to Build Permanent Vinoy Landing for Tampa Bay Ferry

PSTA has locked in federal money for a permanent ferry dock in front of the Vinoy Hotel, with a temporary landing near Straub Park ready to carry $10 rides to Tampa before the year is out.

Sep 53 min read
Pinellas Commissioners to Vote Sept. 10 on $355 Million Hospital Assessment Tied to $700 Million in Medicaid Funding
Government & Politics

Pinellas Commissioners to Vote Sept. 10 on $355 Million Hospital Assessment Tied to $700 Million in Medicaid Funding

County commissioners meet Sept. 10 to decide a special assessment on non-public hospitals that officials project will draw down $700 million in enhanced Medicaid revenue for Pinellas hospitals serving low-income and uninsured patients.

Sep 23 min read
Clearwater Opens Landings Golf Club to Rival Bids After $180M Sports Complex Pitch
Government & Politics

Clearwater Opens Landings Golf Club to Rival Bids After $180M Sports Complex Pitch

The City Council voted unanimously to keep reviewing a developer's plan to replace the 77-acre municipal golf course with athletic fields, pickleball courts and a water attraction, while giving other developers a 30-day window to submit competing proposals.

Aug 284 min read

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