Pinellas barrier islands reopen
Pinellas County crews working to restore water on barrier islands
Pinellas County Utilities Director Jeremy Waugh says a team of more than 100 continue to work to fix the many issues impacting access to water on the islands.
Pinellas barrier islands to reopen to public with additional patrols
The bridges to Pinellas County's barrier islands are set to reopen, Tuesday afternoon. "We're trying to get people back out here as quickly as we can," Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said.
Many Pinellas beach residents, businesses resent islands reopening after Helene
Between reports of looting, piles of garbage and dead animals on the beach, some say it’s too soon for the general public to return.
Pinellas County barrier islands reopen after Helene
CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County barrier islands are back open to the public for the first time since Hurricane Helene hit. However, Clearwater officials are sending a distinct message to visitors who are considering a trip to the beach.
Pinellas County barrier islands now open to the public; why officials urge you to visit with caution
"People should not come to look around for morbid curiosity to see what are beaches look like," Clearwater City Manager Jennifer Poirrier said.
Pinellas Barrier Islands reopen as community tries to return to a sense of 'normalcy'
The Barrier Islands in Pinellas County will reopen on Tuesday afternoon, but residents, business owners, and county officials encourage people not to go out there unless they need to or are volunteering to help clean up.
Pinellas County Barrier Islands To Reopen, Increased Security In Place
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. - Starting tomorrow, October 1st, at 4:00 p.m., Pinellas County's barrier islands will once again welcome the public, but with heightened security measures in place. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) is committed to maintaining safety and order in the aftermath of recent events.
Barrier Islands in Pinellas County now open with restrictions
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — All barrier islands and beaches in Pinellas County will open at 4 p.m. with restrictions. Barrier Islands will be open to residents, business owners, or employees with a Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
Pinellas reopens access to barrier islands to some
TREASURE ISLAND, Fla. — Pinellas County officials reopened access to beaches and barrier islands to residents, business owners and employees at 4 p.m. Saturday. A Barrier Island Re-Entry Permit is required. Several residents in the nearby communities have been working to clean up since the storm surge from Helene caused massive flooding.
Pinellas barrier islands set to reopen with additional patrols
The bridges to Pinellas County’s barrier islands are set to reopen, Tuesday afternoon. “We’re trying to get people back out here as quickly as we can,” Sheriff Bob
Pinellas urges "no sightseers" as beaches set to reopen after Helene
Rubberneckers should stay away from Pinellas County's Hurricane Helene-ravaged barrier islands when access reopens today, county officials said. Why it matters: "It's difficult to get our electricians out,
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