Pinellas County, Florida-- In an effort to assist more people, the Pinellas County Department of Building and Development Review Services has extended its hours.

The BDRS office, on the third floor of 440 Court St. in Clearwater, is now open every Tuesday until 6:30 p.m., with a focus on issuing residential building permits.

The current schedule of BDRS hours is: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the first Wednesday of each month from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Clearwater, Florida -- The City of Clearwater is expanding its water system to improve the future of our water. Plans are currently underway to build the city's second reverse osmosis water treatment plant.

The facility, which will be located at 21133 U.S. Highway 19 N., will treat brackish water using state-of-the-art technology to produce additional potable water for Clearwater customers. This project will impact all residents.

St. Petersburg, Fla. -- Florida Blood Services (FBS) is excited to announce a vital community partnership with Tampa Bay area Walgreens. 

A variety of store locations will be hosting bloodmobiles from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on each of the Mondays in March and all donors will receive a FREE $10 Walgreens gift card. Here's the locations for this upcoming week.

Monday, March 5

Bradenton

5896 Cortez Road W.

4320 26th St. West

4220 Manatee Avenue W

Brandon

514 E. Windhorst Rd