New County Parks reservation system coming April 8<\/p>\n
Technical issues that delayed rollout of the new Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources online reservation system have been resolved and the new reservation system will be available starting on Wednesday, April 8.<\/p>\n
The new system will be used to make reservations and registrations for all Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources Department programs, campsites, shelters, beach and boat passes, and events requiring registration.<\/p>\n
The current system is currently offline, and reservation services will be suspended through April 7 for data migration. User accounts will be automatically created for anyone with an active shelter or campsite reservation, or an active parking pass with an expiration date beyond April 8. All other users will need to create new accounts when they sign-in for the first time.<\/p>\n
The new system will accept all major credit cards, automatically notify users waitlisted for programs, and provide full mobile access across all platforms and browsers.<\/p>\n
Contact Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources with questions, cancellations, or to request refunds while the reservation system is offline at parks@pinellas.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pinellas to host free countywide tire disposal event<\/p>\n Pinellas County is hosting a free tire collection event for residents on Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at three locations throughout the county.<\/p>\n Tires will be collected at the following locations:<\/p>\n \u2022 HHW North, 29582 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater<\/p>\n \u2022 Walsingham Park, 12615 102nd Ave., Seminole<\/p>\n \u2022 Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th Street N., St. Petersburg<\/p>\n Pinellas County Mosquito Control and Pinellas County Solid Waste are partnering to host the countywide event in a continued effort to reduce the spread of mosquitoes and mosquito-borne illnesses. Waste tires left in the environment collect water where mosquitoes breed. One scrap tire can lead to the breeding of thousands of mosquitoes over a single season.<\/p>\n This event is for Pinellas County residents only; a government-issued ID will be required to verify residency. No business drop-offs will be accepted. County residents can bring up to 12 tires, 36 inches or less in diameter. Tires with rims will not be accepted.<\/p>\n Tires collected at the event will be processed through Pinellas County Solid Waste\u2019s Waste-to-Energy facility, which generates enough electricity to power about 45,000 homes a day. Metal from the tires will be recovered from the remaining ash and recycled.<\/p>\n For more information about the event or about mosquitoes in Pinellas County, residents can call Pinellas County Mosquito Control at 727-464-7503 or visit Pinellas.gov\/mosquito<\/a>.<\/p>\n Residents who cannot attend the event can use the Where Does It Go? Search Tool at Pinellas.gov\/where<\/a> to find year-round disposal options for tires.<\/p>\n Clerk of Court wins budget presentation award for 3rd year<\/p>\n The Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the third year in a row.<\/p>\n The award represents a significant achievement by the entity, the Clerk\u2019s Office said in a press release. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To receive the budget award, the entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity’s budget serves as:<\/p>\n \u25aa a policy document<\/p>\n \u25aa a financial plan<\/p>\n \u25aa an operations guide<\/p>\n \u25aa a communications device<\/p>\n Budget documents must be rated “proficient” in all four categories, and in the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award.<\/p>\n Pinellas Clerk warns public of scam text message<\/p>\n CLEARWATER \u2014 Pinellas County Clerk Ken Burke is alerting residents to a recent text message scam falsely claiming to be associated with his office or the State of Florida. The warning follows a statewide notification issued by the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers.<\/p>\n Citizens have reported receiving fraudulent text messages alleging unpaid traffic violations. These messages may appear legitimate and, in some cases, include images resembling certificates, proclamations, or official court notices. These communications are scams and are not sent by the Clerk\u2019s office or any official government entity, Burke said in a press release. Reports indicate that residents in multiple Florida counties have received similar messages, suggesting a broader, coordinated scam effort.<\/p>\n \u201cWe want the public to be informed and to stay vigilant,\u201d said Burke. \u201cIf you receive a suspicious message, do not engage with it. Always verify information directly through our official channels.\u201d<\/p>\n The Clerk\u2019s office urges residents to take the following precautions if they receive one of these messages:<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not click on any links or QR codes<\/p>\n \u2022 Do not provide personal or financial information<\/p>\n \u2022 Delete the message immediately<\/p>\n Residents who are unsure about a communication are encouraged to contact the office directly at (727) 464-7000, Monday through Friday, or to verify information online at www.mypinellasclerk.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Citizen\u2019s Academy offers behind-the-scenes look at juvenile justice<\/p>\n The Juvenile Justice Citizen\u2019s Academy is accepting applications for the program. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the Pinellas County juvenile justice system.<\/p>\n Pinellas County, in partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice, will host a free 10-session Juvenile Justice Citizens\u2019 Academy on Thursdays from April 23 to June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Each week, the class will meet for an up-close view of how Pinellas County provides services for detained and at-risk youth and their families. Participants will also have the opportunity to tour some of the county juvenile justice facilities.<\/p>\n Apply online at pinellas.gov\/juvenile-justice-citizens-academy<\/a> by April 17.<\/p>\n Participants must attend a minimum of eight sessions to receive a certificate of attendance.<\/p>\n Vacancy announced for South St. Petersburg CRA<\/p>\n Pinellas County is accepting applications for one vacancy on the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Citizen Advisory Committee. Applications are due by 3 p.m. April 22.<\/p>\n The selected applicant will fill the current term set to expire January 31, 2027, but will be eligible to reapply to serve another term.<\/p>\n The South St. Petersburg CRA Citizen Advisory Committee was created by an interlocal agreement between Pinellas County and the City of St. Petersburg to establish the framework for establishing and administering a redevelopment plan within the identified boundaries. The CRA Advisory Committee advises the Community Redevelopment Agency for the South St. Petersburg CRA on the proposed community redevelopment plan and any amendments, and to advise the CRA on issues and policies within the South St. Petersburg CRA.<\/p>\n The South St. Petersburg CRA Citizen Advisory Committee is comprised of nine members who must be residents, business and\/or property owners or other community stakeholders within the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Area.<\/p>\n Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every other month at 5:15 p.m. at St. Petersburg City Hall. More information about the South St. Petersburg Community Redevelopment Citizen Advisory Committee can be found at https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/2z89mkjj<\/a><\/p>\n