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The homeowner mutiny leaving Florida cities defenseless against hurricanes
Lisa Hendrickson is almost out of sand. Hendrickson is the mayor of Redington Shores, Florida, a well-heeled beach town in Pinellas County. Her town occupies a small section of a razor-thin barrier island that stretches down the western side of the sprawling Tampa Bay metro area, dividing cities like Tampa and St. Petersburg from the […] The post The homeowner mutiny leaving Florida cities defenseless against hurricanes appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
City attorney says Madeira Beach Caddy's owns sand to median high water line
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — During a recent city commission meeting, more than a dozen people spoke during public comment to oppose Caddy's in Madeira Beach from placing chairs in the sand. Caddy's claimed they owned the beach in front of the restaurant, enabling them to place furniture on the...
Around Town: South Pinellas news briefs
ST. PETERSBURG — St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department's seasonal neighborhood pools have resumed summer hours following the Memorial Day observances. • Childs Park Pool, 1227 43rd St. S. — Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m., Friday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. • Fossil Park...
Brewery investor files lawsuit tied to allegations of missing money at local nonprofit
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Another lawsuit has been filed with ties to the local non-profit The Center for Special Needs Trust. 10 Investigates told you how the Florida Attorney General's office has filed a lawsuit against the founder of the trust Leo Govoni after $142 million dollars went missing. The latest lawsuit targets a business Govoni's son owns.
St. Pete launches 'Safe Summer Fridays' for young teens
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With school out for the summer, families are searching for activities their kids can take part in that are both entertaining and safe. Lisa Wheeler-Bowman, the Community Impact and Safety Liaison for the city of St. Petersburg, said they're taking steps to make sure kids in their community can have both through events like the St. Pete Safe Summer Kickoff.
Big Storm Brewing being evicted from Ybor City location, faces lawsuit
TAMPA, Fla. — Above: A look at today's top headlines. Big Storm Brewing is in some choppy waters. The brewery is being evicted from its Ybor City location, and a lawsuit alleges the company has ties to a troubled nonprofit. The lawsuit ties Big Storm and its owner, L.J....
Clearwater reaches a lane-repurposing compromise
June 7, 2024 - The Clearwater City Council reached a compromise Thursday on a long-planned project that called for reducing Drew Street from four lanes to three and a dedicated turn lane. The city-owned section from North Osceola Avenue to Alternate U.S. Highway 19 will change; the remaining project area, overseen by the state, will keep the current lane configuration. Lane-repurposing is a controversial topic in Pinellas County and beyond, and the Florida Department of Transportation proposed the compromise June 3.
Around Town: Pinellas news briefs
LARGO — Pinellas County Government will hold a Career Fair on Friday, June 14, from 1-4 p.m. in the Florida Botanical Gardens’ Magnolia Room at 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo. Hiring managers from Pinellas County government, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and the Pinellas County School District will meet with candidates, and candidates can also apply on the spot.
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