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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Unique & welcoming communities
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High quality & award winning schools
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State income tax
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Proposal unveiled for a downtown ‘Center for the Arts’
Tampa Bay Rowdies stadium could be demolished, redeveloped
City considers demolishing Rowdies’ Al Lang Stadium for envisioned waterfront redevelopment
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Global Tampa Bay Launches Trade Mission to Mexico
Global Tampa Bay successfully led a trade mission to Mexico City, Mexico, from February 24 to 27, 2025 to assist local businesses in expanding to new markets and promote the region for foreign direct investment while also celebrating Tampa International Airport and Aeromexico’s newest nonstop service between Tampa Bay and Mexico City.
