Pinellas commissioners reverse course on restrictions on Fort DeSoto boating
May 28, 2020 - The Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners will not pursue implementation of restrictions on boating at part of Fort DeSoto Park. The commission got dozens of emails objecting to the limits on watercraft near the North Beach shoreline that were in a May 19 resolution. Commissioner Janet Long called on the board to repeal its decision after a weekend visit to the park. Commissioners agreed at their May 28 meeting that the ordinance approved last week should be changed, but they could not take action until the county posts public notices about what it intends to do. They are expected to take up the issue again in two weeks.