St. Pete Beach commissioners approved the Corey Landings development project and received a $3 million check for the fire station.
Photo by Trei JohnsonCorey Landings Wins Final Approval
Corey Landings received its approval at the Oct. 28 St. Pete Beach City Commission meeting.
After months of debate, St. Pete Beach City Commissioners voted 5-0 to approve both Ordinance 2025-20 and Resolution 2025-23, clearing the way for the Corey Landings project. The plan includes two eight-story buildings with 133 condominiums, about 11,000 square feet of retail and dining space, and a public park and waterfront promenade. Developers reduced the original 243-unit design and added public space after community feedback.
The St. Pete Beach City Commission approved the Corey Landings site plan at its Oct. 28 meeting.
Image via the City of St. Pete BeachHere’s what else happened at the Oct. 28 St. Pete Beach Commission Meeting
City commissioners on Oct. 28 approved the first reading of a rule that makes it easier for homeowners to rebuild after hurricanes. They also honored State Rep. Linda Chaney for helping the City secure $3 million to modernize Pass-a-Grille Fire Station 22.
Setback Changes Aim to Speed Rebuilding
Commissioners unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2025-21, which adjusts residential setback rules. Elevated homes may now extend stairs up to 10 feet into front yards — 5 feet in historic Pass-a-Grille — while accessory structures and raised equipment can remain non-conforming during repairs.
Routine Business Approved Quickly
In other business, Commissioners approved the 2026 meeting schedule, new holiday decorations costing $76,621, a county storm-recovery agreement, and a $177,531 janitorial contract. They also confirmed a new special magistrate and made paid-time-off adjustments for city staff who worked through hurricanes.
Chaney Recognized for Leadership
St. Pete Beach Fire Chief Jim Kilpatrick shows off the giant $3 million check that will be used to upgrade his fire station, while Representative Linda Chaney flaunts her proclamation from the City.
Photo by Trei Johnson
Mayor Adrian Petrila presented State Rep. Linda Chaney with a proclamation praising her for championing public safety funding. The city described Pass-a-Grille Fire Station 22 as a “vital lifeline” for southern neighborhoods and credited Chaney for securing $3 million in state funding to modernize the storm-damaged facility.
Fire Chief Jim Kilpatrick thanked Chaney.
“Post-hurricane we’ve gone through a lot of expenses based on the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. So this really makes the project possible. I don’t know where we’d be without it,” Kilpatrick said.
Petrila added that the upgrade will make St. Pete Beach “stronger and more prepared for storms.” Chaney called the state support “nothing short of miraculous.”
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