Belleair Bluffs News

Patchington Stores in Isla del Sol, Northwood Commons, Clearwater and Belleair Bluffs will accept good used women's clothing July 16 and 17 to give to Community Action Stops Abuse .

Belleair Bluffs firefighters will be accepting donations for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure during the city's Fourth of July picnic.

When the clock reached 6 p.m. -- the time of Mark Dean Schwab's execution -- a crowd of solemn protesters across the road from the Florida State Prison started striking a metal gong, praying and weeping.

Pinellas County Sheriff's detectives are investigating an armed bank robbery that took place in Belleair Bluffs just before 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at the Wachovia Bank located at 2515 West Bay ...

A year ago, city commissioners were unhappily facing a possible 9.7 percent increase in the police budget submitted by the Sheriff's Office.

Due to budget cuts and low ridership, the beach trolley's run through the city will end soon, Mayor Chris Arbutine said at Monday night's City Commission meeting.

Publix Super Markets Inc. announced June 9 it has entered into an agreement to purchase 49 Florida stores from Albertson's LLC.

Officially it isn't even summer yet, but the thermometer is climbing into the mid 90's and the humidity is at 95%. It is hard to stay looking fresh and fabulous when you are feeling like you are in a sauna.

By James Thorner , Times Staff Writer In print: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 Bigger homes have changed hands in the Tampa Bay area, but last week's $10.25-million sale of Clearwater yacht dealer Bill McGill's Belleair ...

In Florida, despite a few Outback dreams, some restaurateurs prefer a non-chain strategy and a local focus on markets they know.

“We had to stand by when we were needed to protect property or lives.”

Fire Chief Mike Wallace announced that the city will end paramedic service in Belleair Bluffs in two years. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“I've asked for 15 different things in this contract and didn't get one”

The Belleair Bluffs Fire Department will soon have its own chief for the first time in seven years. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“The roots weren't anywhere near the utilities”

Article published on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 BELLEAIR BLUFFS - An Internet posting of the city's newly reinstated fire chief position drew more than 800 hits. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“I like Italian food; it's more dramatic and concentrated, while the French have finesse”

For me, the French bistro is the ne plus ultra of neighborhood dining. There's something about the combination of classical culinary technique with weeknight comfort food that gets me salivating. via Creative Loafing Tampa

Youngsters line up for the sack races which are about to begin at the Indian Rocks Beach Nature Preserve on March 22. via Clearwater Gazette

“This year? It's deader than a doornail - I mean it is flat, Black Flag dead”

The blog for urban explorers March 20th, 2008 by Alex Pickett in By the People , Flashbacks & Updates State plans to raise the tolls for those heading to Fort De Soto were dropped yesterday. via Creative Loafing Tampa

“The numbers are as accurate as we can be this early in the year”

A fire budget which increased by 13.7 percent over last year was unanimously approved by the City Commission at Monday night's commission meeting. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

“This year? It's deader than a doornail - I mean it is flat, Black Flag dead”

March 20th, 2008 by Wayne Garcia in Issues Just another example of Floridians' hypocrisy when it comes to even the most simple upkeep of our roads, bridges, parks, etc. via Creative Loafing Tampa

Voter turnout was extremely low in Belleair Tuesday, where less than 300 of the town's 3,291 registered voters turned out at the polls, approving all seven proposed amendments to the town charter. via Tampa Bay Newspapers

Pinellas County voters headed to the polls today. A number of issues were on the ballot, including a tax increase to support Pinellas Suncoast Fire and Rescue. via WTSP-TV Saint Petersburg