150 Miles of Excuses - Work Session Highlights (10-8-26)
A birthday solo, a 150-mile road backlog and other moments from the Pinellas County Commission’s Oct. 8 work session.
Photo credit: Pinellas County
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THE LEALMAN EDITIONLealman gets a say in $200,000 redevelopment plan update
A county mailer invites residents and business owners to two November 2 open-house sessions at the Lealman Exchange.
Commissioner Peters Calls Us the Poors
There is no shame in having a low income. Residents deserve answers about the services their neighborhoods receive.
Iconic Poop Building mired in County Permitting
The owners say county permitting bureaucracy has kept their plumbing business from opening at 49th Street and 62nd Avenue. The county says it is working with their engineer.
Who decides how Lealman’s redevelopment money is spent?
County commissioners make the decisions. Lealman’s advisory committee makes recommendations. The work plan is where residents can start following the money.
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.
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.