Lifestyle
Pinellas County offers an exceptional quality of life with diverse communities that offer something for everyone: bustling urban centers, delightful downtowns, and idyllic waterfronts.
24 Vibrant Cities, 35 Miles of Sugar-Sand Bliss.
Welcome to Pinellas. Where Opportunity Meets an Unparalleled Quality of Life.
Florida is world-renowned as a top state for businesses and for an undeniably business friendly climate. In Pinellas County, a welcoming community to businesses and newcomers is also our specialty. Attracted by the mild, sub-tropical climate and 35 miles of white sand beaches, nearly a million people have made Pinellas County their home. Diverse communities in Pinellas range in population from more than 252,000 in St. Petersburg to slightly more than 100 in Belleair Shore, and nearly all capitalize on living in a waterfront paradise. As an established county, the significant infrastructure – including schools, utilities and roadways – is already in place. Pinellas is also well connected with regional access via Interstate-275, two international airports, and the largest port in Florida.
The signature soft, white sand, warm, emerald-green waters, lush parks, vibrant downtowns, and artistic and cultural gems aren’t just for entertaining tourists, it’s a way of life. The community offers an extraordinary quality of life, diverse housing options and high-quality colleges and universities. With its outstanding cultural, recreational and sports facilities, incomparable parks and beaches, and events, Pinellas provides a quality of life that you can enjoy all year round.
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University selects St. Petersburg for first physical location
Yarn meets java at St. Petersburg’s coziest new hangout
Saturday Shoppes Extends Support for Emerging Businesses Across West Florida with Help from Pinellas County Economic Development
Renee Edwards has grown Saturday Shoppes from serving an initial 63 vendors in 2021 to more than 4,000 today. The company has expanded from its initial location to include four additional Florida locations, and has boasted $2 million in earnings from 2021 to 2025.
Pinellas Manufacturing Summit Explores the Industry’s Future in County
More than 130 Pinellas County manufacturing leaders, innovators, and professionals came together to explore the future of the industry at the 4th Annual Pinellas Manufacturing Summit. Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) actively helped organize, sponsor, and market the event, which was praised highly by attendees.
