Charlotte County has a week filled with diverse government meetings, covering topics from street drainage to marine conservation, open to public participation and contribution.

Charlotte County seeks volunteers for advisory boards in various service units, with terms through 2025-2027, involving fire safety and infrastructure management.

Pinellas County presents a draft action plan for $813 million in CDBG-DR funds for hurricane recovery, open for public comment until May 23, 2025. Public meetings are scheduled to discuss the plan.

Tampa's waste has increased by 25% since 2020, prompting the city to encourage waste reduction through various programs as the McKay Bay Plant converts trash to energy.

Tampa Water Department successfully trials ultrasonic buoys to control algae in the Hillsborough River Reservoir, reducing chemical use and protecting water quality.

Sarasota is giving out 100 trees to residents in The Bay Park on April 25-26 to enhance the green canopy, with a concurrent educational event on tree care.

The Tampa internal audit report scrutinizes the Mobility Department's Customer Service & Procurement, highlighting its role in stormwater management and transportation improvement.

Pinellas County announces a vacancy on the Lealman CRA Citizen Advisory Committee for individuals with a stake in the area to guide local redevelopment.

Hillsborough County is seeking applicants for its CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas Workforce Development Board to coordinate regional labor strategies.

Reserve Officer William Fletcher Warner retires after 55 years with the St. Petersburg Police, having served in multiple roles, including as an Armorer and SWAT Officer.

Pinellas County residents can apply to join the CareerSource Hillsborough Pinellas Workforce Development Board for a two-year volunteer term; deadline May 5, 2025.

Tampa General Hospital was honored by the Hillsborough County for becoming the #1 Hospital in the US for organ transplants by volume, having performed a record 889 transplants in 2024.

Michael S. Flannery received the 2025 Theodore Roosevelt Hillsborough Forever Conservation Award for his environmental conservation efforts in Hillsborough County.