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Petition drive to block development in Madeira Beach stalls

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Residents in this barrier island community have gone to war with the Madeira Beach government over a proposal to build a seven-building hotel/condominium/parking complex at the entrance to the city. “I haven’t heard anyone say they’re opposed to development,” said Sam Baker Jr. of Madeira Beach United, the group fighting the proposal. “What they’re opposed to is this grossly excessive development.” Members of the group have filed suit to stop the development. And they’ve also started a petition drive to…

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Mayors ask Pinellas to reconsider Sunday morning alcohol sales ban

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Some Pinellas mayors want the Pinellas County Commission to relax its ban on selling alcohol before 11 a.m. on Sundays. Allowing sales earlier in the day, they say, is a matter of smart economics, a sign of a progressive region, and a tourist-friendly idea. “In our minds, it’s just sort of a leftover law that doesn’t have any use anymore,” said R.B. Johnson, mayor of Indian Rocks Beach, of his council’s favorable stance on changing the rule. “We just felt…

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Activists warn of danger posed by leaving children, pets in hot cars

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The first three-day weekend of the summer is looming. Many people will be taking their children and pets on road trips or simply to a nearby park for some fun. But a group of child and animal advocates say that fun could become a tragedy if a child or pet is left in a hot car. The group gathered Thursday at the SPCA Tampa Bay to warn of the potential dangers to humans and animals. It’s a tragedy, they said,…

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Beach mayors want to end law preventing cities from restrictring short-term rentals

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Saying the law violates home rule, a coalition of beach mayors passed a resolution Wednesday asking the state Legislature to repeal a statute that limits their ability to regulate short-term rentals. The Legislature is trying to cater to the short-term rental lobbyists, North Redington Beach Mayor Bill Queen said. “They forget that they represent the people,” Queen said. “That’s the huge issue right there.” Short-term rentals have become a booming business in recent years. Companies like Airbnb list private homes…

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Water transport seen as solution to traffic congestion on Pinellas beaches

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It’s probably no surprise to anyone who has ever driven along Gulf Boulevard that traffic congestion is seen as a major problem on Pinellas’ beaches. Traffic congestion, especially on the weekends and during tourist season, has been a long-standing issue for the beach communities and has had officials often scratching their heads in a search for a solution. But recently, the search has drifted away from the roadways to the water, specifically the Gulf Intercoastal Waterway. The idea of waterborne…

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Judge allows former Pinellas commissioner’s lawsuit to continue

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A judge has denied a motion by Pinellas County attorneys to dismiss a lawsuit brought against County Administrator Mark Woodard and others by former Commissioner Norm Roche. Roche has accused county officials of refusing to hire him, withdrawing a job offer and denying him public records. “I’m encouraged,” Roche said of the ruling. “I’m not dancing for joy. It’s been a heartbreak. … It’s bittersweet.” Woodard was in a meeting and could not be reached for comment. Roche spent a…

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St. Pete Beach mayor to leave office before term is up

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St. Pete Beach Mayor Maria Lowe told a group of beach mayors Wednesday that she plans to leave office shortly before her term and will not run for re-election in March. Lowe said she will be going with her husband, Gerald, to Paris, France, late this year. He has accepted a job as the deputy director of the American Battle Monuments Commission. The ABMC, created by Congress in 1923, is responsible for America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials that honor…

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