Crane safety, child care discussions to continue in St. Pete

Discussions regarding construction crane safety and potential child care benefits for city employees will continue in St. Petersburg thanks to one council member’s persistence.

The city council held a typically procedural vote on removing the items from committee referral lists at its Jan. 22 meeting. However, Councilmember Gina Driscoll successfully advocated for keeping two updates on the city’s schedule.

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Pinellas denies housing land-use change in split vote

Pinellas County commissioners recently denied a land-use change that would have permitted up to 276 housing units at a former construction debris dumping site in unincorporated Largo.

Multiple surrounding residents expressed concerns regarding neighborhood compatibility, traffic impacts and potential property contamination. County staff, who recommended denial, and commissioners also bemoaned a lack of development details at the Jan. 20 public hearing.

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