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Weekend Planner
Explore the fun and recreation unfolding across the nearly 26 miles of hiking, equestrian and paddling trails in Brooker Creek Preserve and Weedon Island Preserve this eekend. Discover just why the Preserves recently earned the national Trails and the Arts Award at the National Trails Symposium. more>>

Greater Ridgecrest Area Improvements Continue
The county is trying to encourage single-family development and ownership in neighborhoods. As part of this program, the Community Development Department has been acquiring various commercial properties and rezoning them to allow the construction of single-family residential units. more>>

County Courthouse Road and Sidewalk Construction
Court and Oak streets, adjacent to the Pinellas County courthouse, are both undergoing road and sidewalk improvements by the city of Clearwater Public Works in cooperation with Pinellas County Public Works. more>>

Dealing with Cold Temperatures
State emergency management and fire officials are urging residents throughout the Sunshine State to check their heating appliances, smoke detectors and chimneys in preparation for colder temperatures tonight. By taking basic safety precautions, residents can reduce their chances of fire, property damage and loss of life. more>>

Commissioners Take Oath of Office
Commissioners Kenneth T. Welch, Karen Williams Seel, Nancy Bostock and Neil Brickfield took the oath of office at the Nov. 18 commission meeting.
The commission elected Commissioner Calvin D. Harris to serve as chair of the Board of County Commissioners for one year, with Commissioner Karen Williams Seel to serve as vice chair. more>> watch video

Airport Stages Disaster Preparedness Drill
While it may have looked like a disaster at the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport Nov. 13, it was actually a well-executed lesson on disaster preparedness. more>> watch video

Water Restrictions Tightened
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board recently voted to tighten water restrictions for all of Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. more>>