Clearwater Beach, Florida -- The Beach Walk has been recognized as a "Great Public Space" by the Florida Chapter of the American Planning Association, the City said Wednesday.

The redevelopment project changed the face of the south beach, from Pier 60 along South Gulfview Boulevard, adding spacious, curving walkways and landscaping.

Pinellas Beaches -- The University of South Florida Department of Geology report of sand volume changes along Pinellas beaches from Tropical Storm Debby was submitted to Pinellas County last week, with county officials submitting a summary of the findings Tuesday, Aug. 1.

Pinellas Beaches -- After resampling the five locations under beach advisories, the Pinellas County Health Department has lifted the advisories.

The health department says the lab results came back with moderate or good readings at the following beaches:

• Honeymoon Island, Dunedin
• Sand Key Park, Clearwater
• Indian Rocks Beach (1700 Gulf Blvd.)
• Madeira Beach, Archibald Park
• Redington Shores near 182nd Ave. W.

The next routing sampling will be conducted on Monday, July 30.