Public Safety & Community Vitality Projects
Recent projects completed or under construction by Pinellas County and the 24 cities.
Animal Services Clinic Expansion and Kennel Renovation
Renovate four buildings to provide a safe, healthy environment for the public, staff, and animals.
Bear Creek Commons
Bear Creek Commons is affordable housing in St. Petersbug.
Clearwater Beach Marina Replacement
Rebuild includes replacing docks and sea wall, modernizing utilities, redoing slip layouts, updated ticket sales locations and creating a pedestrian-friendly “Marina Walk.”
Clearwater City Hall Replacement
Clearwater’s new city hall will house multiple departments, have a community training room for the public and new City Council Chambers.
Clearwater Countryside Library
Built a new branch library to serve the Countryside community.
Clearwater Fire Station 46
Fire station 46 provides fire protection and Advanced Life Support response coverage for the beach community.
Clearwater Fire Station 47 Relocation and Rebuild
Fire station 47 was rebuilt and relocated to a more central location in the community.
Clearwater Fire Station 50
Fire station 50 provides coverage to the northeast area of the Clearwater fire district.
Clearwater Police District 3 Substation Replacement
The new station is a 21,625-square-foot emergency operations center for police and is equipped to withstand a Category 5 hurricane.
Decorative Beach Signage in Indian Rocks Beach
Projects undertaken to reduce signage clutter and provide clarity at all beach access points with the city.
Dunedin City Hall
The new Dunedin City Hall consolidated employees in five different buildings, providing efficiencies for staff and the public.
East Community Library at St. Pete College
The 40,000-square-foot library includes 10,000-square-feet of dedicated public space, 15,000-square-feet of dedicated college space and 15,000-square-feet of shared space.
Emergency Operations and Fire Training Center
Category 5-rated facility designed to serve as the City’s Emergency Operations Center during major disasters.
Gulf Blvd. Electrical Undergrounding
Safety, reliability and aesthetics improvements along Gulf Blvd. in St. Pete Beach.
Highland Recreation Complex
Highland Recreation Complex includes a game room, indoor play area, walking track, party rooms, multiple gym and fitness spaces, licensed childcare, and the Highland Family Aquatic Center.
Jamestown Townhouse and Apartment Improvements
Renovation of a low- to moderate-income residential community in St. Petersburg.
Largo Community Center
Community Center featuring a stage ballroom, art studios, three sprung-floor classrooms, fitness center, full-service kitchen, and community garden plots.
Largo Fire Station 39
The reconstruction of Fire Station 39 enhances public safety with upgraded apparatus bays, expanded storage, and improved emergency response capabilities.
Largo Fire Station 43
Fire Station 43 is a one-of-a-kind, vertical facility built to enhance emergency response and firefighter readiness.
Largo Playground Replacements
Construction of a new playground at Highland Recreation Complex and improvement to the existing playground a the Southwest Recreation Complex.
Largo Stormwater System Improvements
Strategic stormwater and drainage improvements across the City of Largo
Lealman Exchange
Provide services, recreation and community meeting space in Lealman.
Lealman Exchange Gym & Recreational Facilities
Improve recreational facilities for the community by replacing the gym.
Lealman Fire Station 19
Build a new fire station in the Lealman Fire District.
Long Center Renovation
Replacement of the building envelope and HVAC. Repair of the building frame and pool shell. Addition of solar panels and mechanical equipment.
Merry Pier Deck and Piling Replacement
Replacement of the aging deck and pilings at the historic Merry pier to improve saftey.
Mirror Lake Library Improvements
Replacement of HVAC, address numerous water entry points including a new roof, and restoration or replacement of the front entry.
Obama Main Library
The state-of-the-art facility will offer STEAM programming and a redesigned back patio overlooking Lake Jorgensen.
Palm Harbor Fire Station 68
Fire and EMS facilities, vehicles, vessels and other equipment to maintain fast emergency response.
Public Safety Campus Upgrades
Large-scale repairs and upgrades to the Pinellas County Public Safety complex.
Public Safety Radio and Equipment Improvements
Improvements and upgrades to the radio system used by hospitals, EMS first responders, and ambulance dispatch.
Ready Rack Washer Extractor 30
Specialized extractor designed to clean firefighters’ protective clothing according to industry standards and ensuring thorough decontamination.
Safety Harbor Community Center Expansion and Fitness Center
Community Center improvements to lobby and addition of fitness center.
Safety Harbor Fire Station 52 Renovations
Relocation of two existing doors and enclosure of the apparatus floor.
Scott X3 Pro SCBA Packs
Essential life-support equipment for firefighters in smoky, toxic or oxygen-deficient environments.
Scout Hall Rehabilitation
Renovation to restore the Scout Hall’s structure and appearance including a new roof, foundation work and more.
Solar Initiative in Indian Rocks Beach
Projects were undertaken to reduce the City’s carbon footprint.
St. Pete Beach Library Improvements
The City upgraded the library with a new roof, HVAC system, lighting, windows, and essential structural and electrical repairs.
Trolley Market Square
49th Street Redevelopment Plan creating a historic neighborhood theme centered on the old Trolley route and connecting the area’s history with local businesses.
Utility Undergrounding in Madeira Beach
Safety, reliability and aesthetics improvements along Gulf Blvd. in Madeira Beach.
Note: This page represents select projects supported by the Penny over the past decade. For a full list of projects, check Pinellas County’s Annual Capital Improvement Plan or check with your city. To see a map of historic project accomplishments (1990-2019), see the Historic Accomplishments Map.
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