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Dunedin business owner hopes city will extend outdoor dining hours
DUNEDIN, Fla. - If you want to eat and drink at bars and restaurants in Dunedin past 11 p.m. on weekdays and after midnight on weekends, it has to be done inside. A city ordinance that has been in place since 2011 said all patrons of any outdoor area "whether located on private property or within the public right of way, shall cause all patrons to vacate the permitted area by 11:00 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday nights, inclusive; and by midnight on Friday and Saturday nights."
Ground broken in New Port Richey for low-income housing for vets
NEW PORT RICHEY — The Pasco County Housing Authority’s first complex devoted exclusively to providing affordable housing for low-income veterans came one step closer to reality June 17 when ground was broken for Magnolia Oaks. The complex, to be located on a 9.8-acre property at 7338 Massachusetts Ave., will include 77 housing units, an office for a Veterans Affairs staffer to provide support services, a community building and a swimming pool. It is located on a bus line and less than two miles from the New Port Richey VA Clinic on Little Road. The Pasco Housing Authority is an independent authority not officially connected with the government of Pasco County. Mostly supported by tenant rents and funds from the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), it manages more than 200 units of housing for low-income people across the county.
Massive 1,000-unit apartment project proposed for west St. Pete seeks $14.8 million from city and county
After years of retooling plans for a 29-acre vacant industrial property in west St. Petersburg, a new proposal has been filed to redevelop it into a massive 1,000-unit apartment community. Landowner Porter Development, headed by Les Porter, and joint venture partners Falcone Group and Metro Development Group, have submitted funding...
Frustration continues in neighborhoods with in-limbo Pinellas County bridge projects
HARBOR BLUFFS, Fla. — There’s just one lane of travel at the end of Oakwood Drive in Harbor Bluffs, while a traffic light has been signaling drivers across for more than a year. Left over equipment, material and more sits idly by. “It’s very disappointing,” says Darcell Morrison,...
Book buses travel around Pinellas County giving away free books
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Two book buses will be traveling across Pinellas County giving away free books throughout July to combat summer learning loss and instill a love of reading in kids. The Juvenile Welfare Board's Summer Book Buses hit the road on Monday for the seventh year to...
Greater Palm Harbor YMCA celebrates $3.3M expansion
PALM HARBOR — Dana K. "Girlie" Brandon was more than just a name at the Greater Palm Harbor YMCA. Her spirit of dedication to the community resonated through the years, inspiring countless lives. On June 19, that spirit found a new home as the YMCA unveiled a $3.3 million expansion, a symbol of unwavering commitment and a heartfelt homage to Dana's legacy.
Patient sues dentist for causing permanent nerve damage
A patient filed a lawsuit in Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, FL, against a dentist and a dental practice, claiming a wisdom tooth extraction caused nerve damage that left him with permanent pain and loss of sensation in his tongue. Joshua Harrison filed a lawsuit...
Clearwater’s BayCare Sound marks 1-year anniversary with nine days of fun
CLEARWATER — Just over one year has gone by since the inaugural performance at The BayCare Sound at Coachman Park, when Cheap Trick helped concertgoers christen the new venue on June 28, 2023. Roughly 8,000 fans showed up for the first concert at The Sound, and several thousand also...
Seminole elections chief: County leaders verbally attacked my family
In an extraordinary letter to Seminole County commissioners, county Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson said he’s concerned “about the safety of my family and myself” after what he says are “deeply unsettling” statements by some commissioners. “Of particular distress is the inclusion of my wife and children in these attacks by some members of the board [of county commissioners],” Anderson ...
Keystone residents protest affordable housing project plans: 'Not my backyard'
KEYSTONE, Fla. - Community members in Keystone are coming out against plans for a new development they say will cause more traffic and overcrowding issues in the area. It’s part of Governor Ron DeSantis’ Live Local Act to push for more affordable housing across the state, but Hillsborough County residents say it will badly impact their community.
Whispering Souls Cemetery makes monumental statement
SAFETY HARBOR — Ever since she helped establish the nonprofit that oversees the Whispering Souls African American Cemetery Restoration Project seven years ago, Jacqueline Hayes knew the fight to revitalize the rundown, century-plus-old graveyard established for the area’s Black residents would be an uphill battle. “It was tough...
Clearwater has $100M plan to keep North Beach from flooding
CLEARWATER — As Hurricane Idalia swept past Tampa Bay last summer, storm surge topped seawalls and inundated David Hooks’ Clearwater Beach neighborhood. Though his home was spared, many others up and down Hooks’ street weren’t so lucky. Neighbors soon mounted full remodels, only to be flooded out again months later when another storm washed away that progress in December.
Oldsmar City Council to consider salary increases
OLDSMAR — In a move that sparked a debate about appropriate compensation for elected officials, the Oldsmar City Council voted 4-1 on June 18 to consider an ordinance raising salaries for council members and the mayor. The council acknowledged the discussion was uncomfortable, but ultimately voted to move the proposal forward for further public input.
Madeira Beach Independence Day Fireworks Set to Launch on July 3rd
Join the City of Madeira Beach for the Annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Wednesday, July rd. There will be live music on the stage from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. Viewers are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Fireworks will be viewable at ROC Park located at 200...
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