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mylocalpress.com/content/5d54... INDIAN SHORES — Beachgoers here now have a local ordinance recognizing their right to enjoy privately owned stretches of sand without needing permission from beachfront property owners.
Indian Shores approves ordinance protecting public beach use
Measure recognizes recreational rights on privately owned beaches; could help secure federal funding for future renourishment projects.
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October 15, 2026 at 1:07 AM
mylocalpress.com/content/5d54... INDIAN SHORES — Beachgoers here now have a local ordinance recognizing their right to enjoy privately owned stretches of sand without needing permission from beachfront property owners.
mylocalpress.com/content/d6d3... BELLEAIR SHORE — In a rare interview, the town's vice mayor outlines possible concessions on beach gates and umbrellas and a renewed effort to mend relations with Belleair Beach.
After decades of discord, signs of a thaw
In a rare interview, Belleair Shore's vice mayor outlines possible concessions on beach gates and umbrellas and a renewed effort to mend relations with…
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October 8, 2026 at 3:19 AM
mylocalpress.com/content/d6d3... BELLEAIR SHORE — In a rare interview, the town's vice mayor outlines possible concessions on beach gates and umbrellas and a renewed effort to mend relations with Belleair Beach.
mylocalpress.com/content/4e6a... BELLEAIR BEACH — Belleair Shore Vice Mayor Daniel Storie came before the City Council Oct. 5 with an olive branch and a familiar message: The two long-quarreling communities need to start working together again.
A year later, Belleair Shore again extends an olive branch to Belleair Beach
Town's vice mayor renews push to mend relations as disputes over beach access, umbrellas and the ECL persist.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
mylocalpress.com/content/4e6a... BELLEAIR BEACH — Belleair Shore Vice Mayor Daniel Storie came before the City Council Oct. 5 with an olive branch and a familiar message: The two long-quarreling communities need to start working together again.
mylocalpress.com/content/caca... TREASURE ISLAND — A largely untouched mangrove island that serves as a nursery for shorebirds could receive permanent protection under a proposal city commissioners will consider this week.
Treasure Island considers permanent protections for Elnor Island
Deed restriction could boost flood-insurance credits while preserving city-owned islet in Boca Ciega Bay.
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October 5, 2026 at 6:19 PM
mylocalpress.com/content/caca... TREASURE ISLAND — A largely untouched mangrove island that serves as a nursery for shorebirds could receive permanent protection under a proposal city commissioners will consider this week.
mylocalpress.com/content/d150... BELLEAIR BLUFFS — A special magistrate ruled Oct. 2 against the city's code enforcement case involving former Clearwater mayor Frank Hibbard.
Bamboo can stay, magistrate rules
Belleair Bluffs' nuisance case against former Clearwater mayor thrown out
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October 2, 2026 at 3:17 PM
mylocalpress.com/content/d150... BELLEAIR BLUFFS — A special magistrate ruled Oct. 2 against the city's code enforcement case involving former Clearwater mayor Frank Hibbard.
mylocalpress.com/content/c356... SEMINOLE — The city has removed links to organizations opposing Amendment 3 and critical news coverage from a taxpayer-funded webpage after a state lawmaker questioned whether the material violated Florida election law.
Seminole removes Amendment 3 opposition links after lawmaker's warning
The Pinellas Current questioned lawmaker about city's webpage six days before he demanded changes
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September 30, 2026 at 11:49 PM
mylocalpress.com/content/c356... SEMINOLE — The city has removed links to organizations opposing Amendment 3 and critical news coverage from a taxpayer-funded webpage after a state lawmaker questioned whether the material violated Florida election law.
mylocalpress.com/content/82bd... BELLEAIR SHORE — From locked gates to a line in the sand, how Belleair Beach and Belleair Shore became bitter beachfront neighbors.
Anatomy of a feud
BELLEAIR SHORE — The iron gates here went up suddenly and without warning, blindsiding neighboring Belleair Beach, whose residents were now locked out of…
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September 27, 2026 at 11:22 AM
mylocalpress.com/content/82bd... BELLEAIR SHORE — From locked gates to a line in the sand, how Belleair Beach and Belleair Shore became bitter beachfront neighbors.