Future of Lealman CRA in doubt
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Lealman’s redevelopment agency could be shut down early if Pinellas County needs the money, according to a county attorney’s answer recorded in July meeting minutes.
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THE LEALMAN EDITIONLealman criminal-mischief charges fall, but a Pinellas comparison is missing
Lealman Crime, By the Numbers: Part 7. Two property-damage charge rows declined after 2021. Public county and city statistics do not establish whether Lealman improved faster.
What the asterisks leave out of Lealman’s crime table
Lealman Crime, By the Numbers: Part 6. The same symbol covers large increases, complete declines and zero baselines. Counts and definitions are essential to reading the report.
34th Street corridor remains a Lealman crime hot spot in sheriff’s maps
Lealman Crime, By the Numbers: Part 5. The area near 50th Avenue North stands out in both recent analyses. Map clusters do not establish incident totals for individual motels.
Lealman domestic-battery charges fall, but the figures leave gaps
Lealman Crime, By the Numbers: Part 4. The domestic-related battery row fell to 116 charges. Separate categories and unreported abuse limit what that decline can establish.
Lealman drug-possession charges rise as other counts fall
Lealman Crime, By the Numbers: Part 3. Possession charges reached 413 in the latest reporting period. The sheriff’s figures do not separate drug activity from enforcement changes.
Lealman burglary and auto-theft charges fall sharply, with a vehicle-theft exception
Lealman Crime, By the Numbers: Part 2. Residential-burglary charges fell about 72% from 2016 and auto-theft charges about 68%. A separate vehicle-theft category rose.
County marks 46th Avenue sidewalk work complete
The project covers 49th to 37th streets. Public Works says it added sidewalks, curb ramps and drainage improvements along the residential corridor.
What the Linking Lealman plan means for your daily trip
The county’s transportation plan identifies possible safety improvements. Residents can check whether a project has funding and a construction date.
Help bring Bagel home
The brown-and-black dog went missing Oct. 3, shortly after being rescued from the woods, her owner said.
Drip draws a crowd at 49th Street and 38th Avenue
A busy start, a banana pudding latte and a welcoming atmosphere put the new coffee, tea and kava shop on neighbors’ radar.
Neri Park is open. Here is what the county added.
The park’s February opening followed years of planning. Its address is now 4300 Duval Park Boulevard.
At the Lealman Exchange, a class or a little help close to home
The community center’s calendar includes exercise, games and help with everyday technology. Check the individual listing before making the trip.
Trash and debris pickup rules for Lealman
Where to place waste, which day to use and when to arrange a special pickup under the Coastal agreement through Dec. 31, 2026.
Lealman business grants: check the rules before work starts
Owners must put up matching money, and the county reimburses approved expenses later. Projects already underway are ineligible.