Pinellas County, Florida
Encyclopedia
Pinellas County is a county
located in the state of Florida
. Its county seat
is Clearwater, Florida
, and its largest city is St. Petersburg
. This county is contained entirely within the telephone area code 727
, except for some sections of Oldsmar
, which have the area code 813
. Pinellas County, together with Hillsborough County
, Hernando County, and Pasco County, comprise the Tampa
-St.Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan area
, which along with Manatee County
and Sarasota County, is often referred to as the Tampa Bay Area
.
The county's government website won a "Sunny Award" in 2010 for its proactive disclosure of government data from Sunshine Review
.
Pinellas County seceded from Hillsborough County
in 1912, and was named for the Spanish Punta Piñal ("Point of Pines" or "Piney Point"). The Pinellas Peninsula
, dividing Tampa Bay
from the Gulf of Mexico
, and a small part of the mainland
were incorporated into the county.
of 2000, there were 921,482 people, 414,968 households, and 243,171 families residing in the county. The population density
was 1,271/km² (3,292/sq mi), making it the most densely populated county in Florida. There were 481,573 housing units at an average density of 1,720 per square mile (664/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.85% White
, 8.96% Black
or African American
, 0.30% Native American
, 2.06% Asian
, 0.05% Pacific Islander
, 1.14% from other races
, and 1.64% from two or more races. 4.64% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 414,968 households out of which 22.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.80% were married couples
living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.40% were non-families. 34.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the county the population was spread out with 19.30% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 22.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 91.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,111, and the median income for a family was $46,925. Males had a median income of $32,264 versus $26,281 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $23,497. About 6.70% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.
Pinellas County population is greater than that of the individual population of the states of Wyoming, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, or Vermont. The population is also greater than the District of Columbia.
. He won 248,299 votes and 53% of the vote. John McCain
won 45% of the vote and 210,066 votes. In 2004, Pinellas County voted the other way and George W. Bush won the pluarity of votes in the county. Bush won 50% of the vote and 225,686 votes. John F. Kerry came in a very close second, winning 225,460 votes and 49.51% of the vote. Pinellas County is a closely divided county with its conservative north and Democratic St. Petersburg.
(PSTA) as the public transit provider, with major stops at all local malls and employment centers. There are 197 buses and trolleys that serve 43 routes, in addition to the 2 express routes to downtown Tampa via the Howard Frankland and Gandy Bridges, connecting with HartLine. In addition, PSTA connects with PCPT in Tarpon Springs to continue service to western Pasco County. The 2 main bus terminals are located in downtown Clearwater and downtown St. Petersburg, with routes bisecting and crossing the entire county. During fiscal year 2005-06, PSTA transported 11,400,484 passengers.
railroad company operates branch lines of the former Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads. It has daily rail traffic from north Tampa though Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Largo, and into downtown St. Petersburg and the adjacent industrial areas. As of March 2008, the portion of the railroad in downtown St. Petersburg and the adjacent western industrial areas is abandoned and being dismantled. There is a small rail yard north of downtown St. Petersburg.
district, Eckerd College
, the multi-campus St. Petersburg College
, and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg
.
The main campus of Schiller International University
is in Largo
. Previously it was in Dunedin
.
, in Pinellas County, hosts an office of Nielsen Media Research
. Most of the employees of Nielsen Media Research work in Oldsmar, and the company's media measurement work originates from the office. The Associated Press
said that the Oldsmar building, with a cost figure of $80 million, was "its so-called nerve center." In 2003 the company moved into its Oldsmar complex and consolidated its employees there, with workers from Dunedin
and other areas in Pinellas County moving into the Oldsmar building.
SeaCoast Airlines
is headquartered in its private terminal on the grounds of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
, located in an unincorporated area
in the county. Jet America, a proposed airline, was headquartered in an unincorporated area
in the county.
handled north county areas and the City of St. Petersburg the south. In 1987 the Pinellas County Emergency Communications Center was formed and assumed the role of 911 center for the central and northern portions of the County. A year later, "Enhanced 911" was installed countywide. The most recent change to the system occurred in December 1991. The Pinellas County Emergency Communications Center became the primary answering point for all 911 calls within the county.
County (United States)
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located in the state of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, US, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St. Petersburg. In the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and in the east lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,787. It is the county seat of...
, and its largest city is St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Florida
St. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
. This county is contained entirely within the telephone area code 727
Area code 727
Area code 727 covers Pinellas County, Florida , and the western third of Pasco County...
, except for some sections of Oldsmar
Oldsmar, Florida
Oldsmar is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,910 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 13,401 as of 2008....
, which have the area code 813
Area code 813
Area code 813 is the telephone numbering plan code for the city of Tampa, Florida, and surrounding areas such as Zephyrhills and Oldsmar.-Description:...
. Pinellas County, together with Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
, Hernando County, and Pasco County, comprise the Tampa
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
-St.Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan area
Metropolitan area
The term metropolitan area refers to a region consisting of a densely populated urban core and its less-populated surrounding territories, sharing industry, infrastructure, and housing. A metropolitan area usually encompasses multiple jurisdictions and municipalities: neighborhoods, townships,...
, which along with Manatee County
Manatee County, Florida
Manatee County is a county in the state of Florida. According to the 2010 census by the U.S. Census Bureau there are 322,833 people living in Manatee Country.Manatee County is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and Sarasota County, is often referred to as the Tampa Bay Area
Tampa Bay Area
The Tampa Bay Area is the region of west central Florida adjacent to Tampa Bay. Definitions of the region vary. It is often considered equivalent to the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area defined by the United States Census Bureau. The Census Bureau currently...
.
The county's government website won a "Sunny Award" in 2010 for its proactive disclosure of government data from Sunshine Review
Sunshine Review
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.
History
- Timeline of Pinellas County, Florida historyTimeline of Pinellas County, Florida historyTimeline of Pinellas County, Florida history.-900–1842:* 900 – 16th century Tocobaga live in Tampa Bay area, including Pinellas.* 1513 – March 27 Ponce de Leon discovers Florida. ....
.
Pinellas County seceded from Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County, Florida
As of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
in 1912, and was named for the Spanish Punta Piñal ("Point of Pines" or "Piney Point"). The Pinellas Peninsula
Pinellas
Pinellas is the name of a peninsula located roughly half-way down the west coast of Florida. It forms the western boundary of Tampa Bay and comprises the bulk of Pinellas County. There is a city named Pinellas Park in south Pinellas. The peninsula is bounded on the north by Pasco County, Florida,...
, dividing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the west central coast of Florida, comprising Hillsborough Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay."Tampa Bay" is not the name of any municipality...
from the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf of Mexico is a partially landlocked ocean basin largely surrounded by the North American continent and the island of Cuba. It is bounded on the northeast, north and northwest by the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south by Mexico, and on the southeast by Cuba. In...
, and a small part of the mainland
Mainland
Mainland is a name given to a large landmass in a region , or to the largest of a group of islands in an archipelago. Sometimes its residents are called "Mainlanders"...
were incorporated into the county.
Geography
According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 607.67 square miles (1,573.9 km²), of which 279.92 square miles (725 km²) (46.06%) is land and 327.75 square miles (848.9 km²) (53.94%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Pasco County, FloridaPasco County, FloridaPasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 344,765. The July 1, 2007 census estimate according to the U.S. Census Bureau for the county is 462,715. Its county seat is Dade City, Florida which is in the northeast part of the county - somewhat...
—north - Hillsborough County, FloridaHillsborough County, FloridaAs of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile...
—east and south (no portion of Pinellas County actually touches Manatee County, as Hillsborough County owns an underwater corridor to the Gulf of Mexico.)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 921,482 people, 414,968 households, and 243,171 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,271/km² (3,292/sq mi), making it the most densely populated county in Florida. There were 481,573 housing units at an average density of 1,720 per square mile (664/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 85.85% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 8.96% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.30% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 2.06% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.05% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 1.14% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.64% from two or more races. 4.64% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race.
There were 414,968 households out of which 22.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.80% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.40% were non-families. 34.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the county the population was spread out with 19.30% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 24.50% from 45 to 64, and 22.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 91.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,111, and the median income for a family was $46,925. Males had a median income of $32,264 versus $26,281 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $23,497. About 6.70% of families and 10.00% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 8.20% of those age 65 or over.
Pinellas County population is greater than that of the individual population of the states of Wyoming, Montana, Delaware, South Dakota, Alaska, North Dakota, or Vermont. The population is also greater than the District of Columbia.
2008 and 2004 election results
Pinellas County cast the majority of its votes for Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
. He won 248,299 votes and 53% of the vote. John McCain
John McCain
John Sidney McCain III is the senior United States Senator from Arizona. He was the Republican nominee for president in the 2008 United States election....
won 45% of the vote and 210,066 votes. In 2004, Pinellas County voted the other way and George W. Bush won the pluarity of votes in the county. Bush won 50% of the vote and 225,686 votes. John F. Kerry came in a very close second, winning 225,460 votes and 49.51% of the vote. Pinellas County is a closely divided county with its conservative north and Democratic St. Petersburg.
Communities
Incorporated municipalities
- Town of BelleairBelleair, FloridaBelleair is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of . of it is land and of it is water.-Form of Government:...
- City of Belleair BeachBelleair Beach, FloridaBelleair Beach is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,751 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 1,628.-Geography:Belleair Beach is located at ....
- City of Belleair BluffsBelleair Bluffs, FloridaBelleair Bluffs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,243 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2005, the city had a population of 2,224. -Geography:Belleair Bluffs is located at ....
- Town of Belleair ShoreBelleair Shore, FloridaBelleair Shore is a town located in Pinellas County, Florida.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of . of it is land and of it is water. The total area is 88.64% water...
- City of ClearwaterClearwater, FloridaClearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, US, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St. Petersburg. In the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and in the east lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,787. It is the county seat of...
- City of DunedinDunedin, FloridaDunedin is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The population was 35,691 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 36,632...
- City of GulfportGulfport, FloridaGulfport is a city in Pinellas County, Florida and a suburb of St. Petersburg. The population of Gulfport was 12,527 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was 12,740. Gulfport is part of the Tampa-St...
- City of Indian Rocks BeachIndian Rocks Beach, FloridaIndian Rocks Beach is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,072 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 5,167.-Geography:...
- Town of Indian ShoresIndian Shores, FloridaIndian Shores is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The town is a beach-front community situated on a barrier island west of Seminole, Florida. The population was 1,705 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,792....
- Town of Kenneth CityKenneth City, FloridaKenneth City is a town located in southern Pinellas County, Florida, between St. Petersburg and Pinellas Park, in the United States. Kenneth City was founded in 1957 by Sidney Colen, a local developer, who named the city after his son Kenneth Colen. The population was 4,400 at the 2000 census. As...
- City of LargoLargo, FloridaLargo is the third largest city in Pinellas County, Florida, USA and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. Centrally located, it is the crossroads of the county. As of the 2000 census, the City had a total population of 69,371. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was...
- City of Madeira BeachMadeira Beach, FloridaMadeira Beach is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States bordered on the west by the Gulf of Mexico and on the east by St. Petersburg. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 4,492. Those living in this small Florida city are within minutes of the beach if they...
- Town of North Redington BeachNorth Redington Beach, FloridaNorth Redington Beach is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,474 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,526.-Geography:North Redington Beach is located at ....
- City of OldsmarOldsmar, FloridaOldsmar is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,910 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 13,401 as of 2008....
- City of Pinellas ParkPinellas Park, FloridaPinellas Park is a city located in central Pinellas County, Florida. The population was 45,658 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 47,166 . The city was founded by Philadelphia publisher, F. A...
- Town of Redington BeachRedington Beach, FloridaRedington Beach is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,539 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 1,534.-Geography:Redington Beach is located at ....
- Town of Redington ShoresRedington Shores, FloridaRedington Shores is a town in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,338 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 2,031.-Geography:Redington Shores is located at ....
- City of Safety HarborSafety Harbor, FloridaSafety Harbor is a city on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It was incorporated in 1917. The population was 17,203 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 17,550....
- City of SeminoleSeminole, FloridaSeminole is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,890 at the 2000 census. As of 2007, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 19,195. St. Petersburg College has a campus in the city.-Geography:...
- City of South PasadenaSouth Pasadena, FloridaSouth Pasadena is a city located in southern Pinellas County, Florida, near St. Petersburg. The population was 5,778 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 5,745 .-Geography:...
- City of St. Pete BeachSt. Pete Beach, FloridaSt. Pete Beach is a coastal city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States famous for its status as a tourist destination. St. Pete Beach was formed from the Towns of Pass-a-Grille, Don CeSar, Belle Vista, St. Petersburg Beach and unincorporated Pinellas County. At the time of its incorporation...
- City of St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, FloridaSt. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
- City of Tarpon SpringsTarpon Springs, FloridaTarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,003 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 22,554....
- City of Treasure IslandTreasure Island, FloridaTreasure Island is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 7,450. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 7,521.-Geography:...
Unincorporated CDPs
- Bardmoor
- Bay PinesBay Pines, FloridaBay Pines is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,065 at the 2000 census. The community is home to Bay Pines Veterans Hospital and Bay Pines National Cemetery.-Geography:...
- Bear Creek
- East LakeEast Lake, Pinellas County, FloridaEast Lake is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 29,394 at the 2000 census. It was one of the last areas in the densely-populated county to develop and is still growing at a rapid pace...
- Feather SoundFeather Sound, FloridaFeather Sound is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,597 at the 2000 census. It includes the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport.-Geography:...
- Greenbriar
- Harbor BluffsHarbor Bluffs, FloridaHarbor Bluffs is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,807 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Harbor Bluffs is located at ....
- LealmanWest and East Lealman, FloridaWest and East Lealman, more commonly known collectively as Lealman, is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,753 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
- Palm HarborPalm Harbor, FloridaPalm Harbor is a census-designated place and an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP had a total population of 59,248.-Culture:...
- RidgecrestRidgecrest, FloridaRidgecrest is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,453 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Ridgecrest is located at ....
- South HighpointSouth Highpoint, FloridaSouth Highpoint is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,839 at the 2000 census.-Geography:South Highpoint is located at...
- Tierra VerdeTierra Verde, FloridaTierra Verde is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 3,574 at the 2000 census.Located at the end of Tierra Verde is Fort De Soto County Park.-Geography:...
- West LealmanWest and East Lealman, FloridaWest and East Lealman, more commonly known collectively as Lealman, is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,753 at the 2000 census.-Geography:...
Unincorporated communities not Census Designated Places
- Baskin (portion annexed by the city of LargoLargo, FloridaLargo is the third largest city in Pinellas County, Florida, USA and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. Centrally located, it is the crossroads of the county. As of the 2000 census, the City had a total population of 69,371. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was...
) - GandyGandy, FloridaGandy is a former census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,031 at the 2000 census. It is named for George Gandy and the Gandy Bridge which connects the area to Tampa, Florida across Old Tampa Bay....
- HighpointHighpoint, FloridaHighpoint is an unincorporated community in eastern Pinellas County, Florida, United States, near Tampa Bay. It is situated between Feather Sound and Largo. The area includes the Census-designated Place of South Highpoint.-Geography:...
(portion in South HighpointSouth Highpoint, FloridaSouth Highpoint is a census-designated place in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 8,839 at the 2000 census.-Geography:South Highpoint is located at...
CDP) - Oakhurst
- Seminole Park
- Walsingham
Unincorporated communities part of Palm Harbor CDP Census Designated Place
- Crystal BeachCrystal Beach, FloridaCrystal Beach is an unincorporated community in the Palm Harbor census-designated place of Pinellas County, Florida, United States.The United States Postal Service operates the Crystal Beach Post Office at 420 Crystal Beach Avenue. Residents of Crystal Beach do not have home mail delivery; they...
—Has a U.S. Post Office with a post office box mail system. It is a non-delivery office. The zip code for Crystal Beach is 34681. - Curlew
- Innisbrook
- OzonaOzona, FloridaOzona is an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. Ozona is north of downtown Dunedin. Ozona has a post office with ZIP code 34660....
—Has a U.S. Post Office with a post office box mail system. It is a non-delivery office. The zip code for Ozona 34660. - St. George
- Wall Springs
Transportation
Airports
- St. Petersburg-Clearwater International AirportSt. Petersburg-Clearwater International AirportSt. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is a joint civil-military airport located in unincorporated Pinellas County, Florida, north of St. Petersburg, serving St...
- Albert Whitted AirportAlbert Whitted AirportAlbert Whitted Airport is a city-owned public-use airport in St. Petersburg, a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The airport is located on the western edge of Tampa Bay, southeast of downtown St. Petersburg and The Pier. It is also located east of the University of South Florida St....
- Clearwater Air Park
- nearby: Tampa International AirportTampa International AirportTampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
Mass transit
Pinellas County has the Pinellas Suncoast Transit AuthorityPinellas Suncoast Transit Authority
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority provides public transportation for Pinellas County, Florida. The authority manages a bus system that encompasses 34 local routes, two express routes, and the Suncoast Beach Trolley .-History:PSTA began in the early 1900s as the St...
(PSTA) as the public transit provider, with major stops at all local malls and employment centers. There are 197 buses and trolleys that serve 43 routes, in addition to the 2 express routes to downtown Tampa via the Howard Frankland and Gandy Bridges, connecting with HartLine. In addition, PSTA connects with PCPT in Tarpon Springs to continue service to western Pasco County. The 2 main bus terminals are located in downtown Clearwater and downtown St. Petersburg, with routes bisecting and crossing the entire county. During fiscal year 2005-06, PSTA transported 11,400,484 passengers.
Railroads
The CSXCSX Transportation
CSX Transportation operates a Class I railroad in the United States known as the CSX Railroad. It is the main subsidiary of the CSX Corporation. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, and owns approximately 21,000 route miles...
railroad company operates branch lines of the former Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line railroads. It has daily rail traffic from north Tampa though Safety Harbor, Clearwater, Largo, and into downtown St. Petersburg and the adjacent industrial areas. As of March 2008, the portion of the railroad in downtown St. Petersburg and the adjacent western industrial areas is abandoned and being dismantled. There is a small rail yard north of downtown St. Petersburg.
Major highways
- Interstate 275Interstate 275 (Florida)Interstate 275 in Florida serves the Tampa Bay metropolitan area, measuring 60.696 miles in length. The southern terminus is I-75 near Palmetto, just five miles east of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, a toll bridge crossing Tampa Bay. The highway passes through St...
including the Howard Frankland BridgeHoward Frankland BridgeThe W. Howard Frankland Bridge is the central bridge spanning Old Tampa Bay from St. Petersburg, Florida to Tampa, Florida. It is one of three bridges connecting Hillsborough County and Pinellas County; the others being Gandy Bridge and Courtney Campbell Causeway...
, which connects northern St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, FloridaSt. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
with TampaTampa, FloridaTampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
and the Sunshine Skyway BridgeSunshine Skyway BridgeThe Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a bridge spanning Tampa Bay, Florida, with a cable-stayed main span, and a total length of 21,877 feet . It is part of I-275 and US 19 , connecting St. Petersburg in Pinellas County and Terra Ceia in Manatee County, Florida, passing through Hillsborough...
across the mouth of Tampa BayTampa BayTampa Bay is a large natural harbor and estuary along the Gulf of Mexico on the west central coast of Florida, comprising Hillsborough Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Middle Tampa Bay, and Lower Tampa Bay."Tampa Bay" is not the name of any municipality...
. - Interstate 175
- Interstate 375Interstate 375 (Florida)Interstate 375 in St. Petersburg, Florida, also known as North Bay Drive, is a 1.34-mile-long spur route from Interstate 275 into downtown. It is also designated as the unsigned State Road 592...
- U.S. Route 19U.S. Route 19 in FloridaU.S. Route 19 in Florida runs along Florida's west coast from an interchange with U.S. Route 41 in Memphis, Florida, south of Tampa, and continues to the Georgia border north of Monticello, Florida....
is the main road through Pinellas County, stretching from the Sunshine Skyway BridgeSunshine Skyway BridgeThe Bob Graham Sunshine Skyway Bridge is a bridge spanning Tampa Bay, Florida, with a cable-stayed main span, and a total length of 21,877 feet . It is part of I-275 and US 19 , connecting St. Petersburg in Pinellas County and Terra Ceia in Manatee County, Florida, passing through Hillsborough...
and leaving I-275 at Exit 17 through Downtown St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, FloridaSt. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St...
into the Tarpon SpringsTarpon Springs, FloridaTarpon Springs is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 21,003 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 22,554....
/HolidayHoliday, FloridaHoliday , is a census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb included in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 21,904 at the 2000 census.The name Holiday, like the names of many towns, comes from a spark...
area at the Pinellas-Pasco County Line. - Alternate 19U.S. Route 19 Alternate (St. Petersburg, Florida)Alternate U.S. Route 19 is the former section of U.S. Route 19 from St. Petersburg, Florida to Holiday.Beginning at the intersection of 4th Street N Alternate U.S. Route 19 is the former section of U.S. Route 19 from St. Petersburg, Florida to Holiday.Beginning at the intersection of 4th Street N...
former section of US 19 that runs closer to the Gulf of Mexico than US 19 itself. - U.S. Route 92U.S. Route 92U.S. Route 92 is a 177 mile intrastate U.S. Route in the U.S. state of Florida. The western terminus is at Alt US 19, SR 595, and SR 687 in downtown St. Petersburg. The eastern terminus is at SR A1A in Daytona Beach. Most of US 92 is designated unsigned State Road 600.-Route description:US 92...
—4th Street North/Gandy Boulevard including the Gandy BridgeGandy BridgeGandy Bridge is the southernmost bridge spanning Old Tampa Bay from St. Petersburg, Florida to Tampa, Florida. Almost three miles long, it is one of three bridges connecting Hillsborough County and Pinellas County; the others being the Howard Frankland Bridge and the Courtney Campbell...
which connects southern TampaTampa, FloridaTampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
to eastern St. PetersburgSt. Petersburg, FloridaSt. Petersburg is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. It is known as a vacation destination for both American and foreign tourists. As of 2008, the population estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau is 245,314, making St... - SR 593/East Lake Road/ CR 611/McMullen-Booth Road/Bayside Bridge
- SR 60/Gulf-to-Bay BoulevardState Road 60 (Florida)State Road 60 is an east–west route transversing Florida from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean. The western terminus of SR 60 is at the Sunsets at Pier 60 in Clearwater...
including the Courtney Campbell Causeway which connects eastern ClearwaterClearwater, FloridaClearwater is a city located in Pinellas County, Florida, US, nearly due west of Tampa and northwest of St. Petersburg. In the west of Clearwater lies the Gulf of Mexico and in the east lies Tampa Bay. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,787. It is the county seat of...
to the Tampa International AirportTampa International AirportTampa International Airport is a major public airport located six nautical miles west of the central business district of Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. This airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority...
area and northwestern Hillsborough CountyHillsborough County, FloridaAs of the census of 2000, there were 998,948 people, 391,357 households, and 255,164 families residing in the county. The population density was 951 people per square mile . There were 425,962 housing units at an average density of 405 per square mile... - Gulf BoulevardState Road 699 (Florida)Locally known as Gulf Boulevard and Blind Pass Road, State Road 699 is a 15-mile-long road running the length of the Pinellas County barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico and serving the popular beaches near St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Largo. The southern terminus of SR 699 is at the extreme...
- State Road 580State Road 580 (Florida)A major east–west highway serving northern Pinellas and central Hillsborough County, Florida, State Road 580 is a major commercial and commuter route...
Education
The county is served by the Pinellas County SchoolsPinellas County Schools
Pinellas County Schools is a school district serving Pinellas County, Florida, USA and based in Largo.-Organization:Pinellas County Schools has about 102,000 students and more than 13,000 employees. Dixie M. Hollins was the county's first superintendent of schools...
district, Eckerd College
Eckerd College
Eckerd College is a private 4-year coeducational liberal arts college at the southernmost tip of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.- Campus :...
, the multi-campus St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College is a fully accredited post-secondary educational institution located in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving some 65,000 students annually...
, and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg , commonly known as USF St. Pete, is an autonomous campus in the University of South Florida system, located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida by the Tampa Bay waterfront...
.
The main campus of Schiller International University
Schiller International University
Schiller International University is a private American university with its main campus and administrative headquarters in Largo, Florida. It has campuses on two continents in five countries, each offering its own unique experiences to students: Largo; Paris, France; Madrid, Spain; Heidelberg,...
is in Largo
Largo, Florida
Largo is the third largest city in Pinellas County, Florida, USA and is part of the Tampa Bay Area. Centrally located, it is the crossroads of the county. As of the 2000 census, the City had a total population of 69,371. As of 2004, the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau was...
. Previously it was in Dunedin
Dunedin, Florida
Dunedin is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The population was 35,691 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 36,632...
.
Economy
OldsmarOldsmar, Florida
Oldsmar is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,910 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 13,401 as of 2008....
, in Pinellas County, hosts an office of Nielsen Media Research
Nielsen Media Research
Nielsen Media Research is an American firm that measures media audiences, including television, radio, theatre films and newspapers...
. Most of the employees of Nielsen Media Research work in Oldsmar, and the company's media measurement work originates from the office. The Associated Press
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
said that the Oldsmar building, with a cost figure of $80 million, was "its so-called nerve center." In 2003 the company moved into its Oldsmar complex and consolidated its employees there, with workers from Dunedin
Dunedin, Florida
Dunedin is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The name comes from Dùn Èideann, the Scottish Gaelic name for Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The population was 35,691 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 36,632...
and other areas in Pinellas County moving into the Oldsmar building.
SeaCoast Airlines
SeaCoast Airlines
SeaCoast Airlines is an airline headquartered in its private terminal on the grounds of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport in unincorporated Pinellas County, Florida, near Clearwater....
is headquartered in its private terminal on the grounds of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport
St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport is a joint civil-military airport located in unincorporated Pinellas County, Florida, north of St. Petersburg, serving St...
, located in an unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in the county. Jet America, a proposed airline, was headquartered in an unincorporated area
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in the county.
Emergency management
Pinellas County has had 911 since 1978. Over the years, the system has evolved many times. Originally, the Sheriffs OfficePinellas County Sheriff's Office
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Pinellas County, Florida, USA and is responsible for law enforcement services in the unincorporated areas of the county as well as contract cities, jail facilities and courthouse security for Florida's 6th Judicial...
handled north county areas and the City of St. Petersburg the south. In 1987 the Pinellas County Emergency Communications Center was formed and assumed the role of 911 center for the central and northern portions of the County. A year later, "Enhanced 911" was installed countywide. The most recent change to the system occurred in December 1991. The Pinellas County Emergency Communications Center became the primary answering point for all 911 calls within the county.
See also
- Fort Desoto
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Pinellas County, Florida
Government links
- Visit St. Pete Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Pinellas County Government / Board of County Commissioners
- Pinellas County Property Appraiser
- Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
- Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections
- Pinellas County Tax Collector
- Pinellas Planning Council
- Pinellas County GIS Maps
- Pinellas County Economic Development
Special districts
Judicial branch
- Clerk of the Circuit Court, Pinellas County
- Public Defender for the 6th Judicial Circuit serving Pinellas and PascoPasco County, FloridaPasco County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 344,765. The July 1, 2007 census estimate according to the U.S. Census Bureau for the county is 462,715. Its county seat is Dade City, Florida which is in the northeast part of the county - somewhat...
Counties - Office of the State Attorney, 6th Judicial Circuit
- Circuit and County Court for the 6th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Links of interest
- Pinellas Indicators - Pinellas County, Florida, USA - A website for viewing and downloading geographically referenced statistics for Pinellas County, FL
- VisitStPete/Clearwater.com, the official visitor website of Pinellas County Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Hillsborough County Maps from when Pinellas was part of Hillsborough
- Maps of early Pinellas County
- HCA Hospitals in Pinellas
- Pinellas County Florida Cooperative Extension Service
- Pinellas County Master Gardener Program
- The Florida Botanical Gardens - A Pinellas County Government Program
- Pinellas News, newspaper with full text and full pages images from the Florida Digital Newspaper Library
- Gabber, newspaper with full text and full pages images from the Florida Digital Newspaper Library