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 Pinellas County - Annexation Issues

A Message from Your Board of County Commissioners
Board of County CommissionersWe're glad you're a part of Pinellas County, known for its beautiful beaches, award-winning park system and cultural activities, and flourishing economic development opportunities.

More important though is the rich tapestry of neighborhoods and communities that make our County truly great. The spirit of pride that you have in calling Pinellas home is the same spirit that guides your County in providing a wide variety of effective, efficient services to you.

Following is information regarding annexation issues.

Frequently Asked Questions regarding annexation

Compare fee differences in the "Truth in Annexation" Worksheet link to external site
The above link goes to the site for the Pinellas Planning Council, who believe that property owners should be as informed as possible before making the decision whether or not to annex. The Truth in Annexation worksheet is designed to help you obtain some of this information, by estimating the difference in annual taxes and fees that you would pay before and after annexation.


Information Specific to areas;

Oldsmar

St. Petersburg Times article regarding voter result
Oldsmar - Proposed Annexation by Referendum, Ordinance 2004-19
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Comparison of estimated taxes, fees, and charges

On March 8, 2005, residents rejected the annexation proposal by nearly a 3-to-1 ratio.


Ridgecrest

Ridgecrest Letter to Residents

Ridgecrest- Comparison of estimated Taxes, Fees, & Charges

Ridgecrest - Comparison Worksheet

Residents in the Ridgecrest community asked for an informational meeting between the City of Largo and Pinellas County to gather information about living in the City vs. living in the Unincorporated area. Residents developed their own community voting process and decided they wanted to remain unincorporated County residents at this time.


Feather Sound

Feather Sound Brochure re:Annexation

Comparison Worksheet and supplemental information

Letter from Commissioner John Morroni


Tierra Verde

Comparison of Estimated Taxes, Fees and Charges

Calculate estimated taxes, fees, and charges

Information Brochure


Seminole

Seminole Annexation Results

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