Forward Pinella News Today

The plan for an activity center there, which would remedy a longstanding conflict between the county and Madeira Beach, now heads back to the city.

Approval from county commissioners is one of the final hurdles for a long-discussed plan seeking to rectify a conflict between Madeira Beach and county rules.

TARPON SPRINGS — It appears that the only way this city of 26,442 residents is going to get its own seat on the Forward Pinellas board is if a lot

On Wednesday, a crosswalk with flashing lights was installed down the street from where a Largo teen was hit and killed while walking to his school bus stop six months ago. 

Alternate U.S. 19 is a major Pinellas County artery that connects St. Pete with Clearwater and other communities along the highway’s length. And right now, Alt 19 is on Forward Pinellas’ radar.

CLEARWATER — Pinellas County commissioners said yes April 12 to two of three applicants requesting funding through the Penny for Pinellas Employment sites program.

CLEARWATER — The Forward Pinellas board on March 9 unanimously approved an Equity Action Plan designed to ensure that its leadership, resources and plans are “inclusionary and equitable.”

Forward Pinellas was recently named the 2020 Planning Organization of the Year by the Florida Department of Transportation. During the virtual Excellence in Transportation Planning Awards ceremony on April 9, Forward Pinellas was honored for outstanding achievements that encourage innovation, foster collaboration and partnerships, and demonstrate creative planning techniques, according to a press release. “FDOT would like to congratulate Forward Pinellas on winning the 2020 Planning Organi...

Allegiant announces new nonstop route to and from Portsmouth Allegiant recently announced a new nonstop route from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Portsmouth, New Hampshire beginning June 2. Allegiant also began a new route to Fargo, North Dakota on Feb. 11 and plans to fly nonstop to and from Little Rock, Arkansas beginning in May. Allegiant is PIE’s primary carrier currently offering 53 nonstop routes. It is the fourth largest airline in Tampa Bay. The new route comes ...