VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEE

The Neighborhood Watch is looking for volunteers to join the Committee to keep it active. Neighborhood Watch has played a vital part in keeping Harbor Bluffs safe and the crime rate at a minimum. The Time commitment required of volunteers is minimal.
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If you're interested, please call Professional Condo Concepts, Inc. at  727-584-6695.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM PINELLAS COUNTY - June 23, 2026

Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Order Extended - Effective April 3 - October 1, 2026

Due to severe drought, Pinellas County has extended the Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Order, enforcing a one-day-per-week lawn watering schedule, until October 1, 2026. 

Key Restrictions and Guidelines for Addresses South of SR580
- Potable, Well and Lake Water
  • Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays
  • Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Thursdays
  • Watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows. 

- Reclaimed Water
  • Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays and/or Sundays
  • Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Mondays and/or Thursdays
  • Watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows. 

Additional Restrictions
  • Scope: Applies to all water sources, including reclaimed, well, potable, lake, or pond sources.
  • Prohibitions: No HOA shall enforce strict aesthetic rules requiring heavy irrigation.
  • Car Washing: Only allowed on your designated watering day using a hose with a shutoff nozzle.
  • Low-Volume: Micro-irrigation, soaker hoses, and hand-watering of plants/shrubs (not lawns) is allowed any day/time.
  • Fountains: Limited to 4 hours per day.
  • Enforcement: Fines for violations are $193. While staff typically issues warnings for these violations, warnings will not be allowed after April 17, 2026, due to the extreme drought conditions. 
  • New Plant Material, Exemptions, & Irrigation System Testing/Repair information can be found on the Pinellas County Water Restrictions webpage.
Residents are advised to monitor the Pinellas County Water Restrictions webpage for the most up-to-date information. 

NEWSLETTER 

2026 Newsletter 

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SOLAR SANITATION

Update - June 13, 2025

A critical reminder concerns lithium-ion batteries. These batteries, commonly found in many electronic devices, are considered hazardous materials and must never be placed in household trash. If damaged or improperly disposed of, they can pose a significant fire risk, leading to spontaneous combustion in collection vehicles or waste facilities.

To ensure the safety of our teams and equipment, and to protect our community, please remember that the following items are also strictly prohibited from regular waste disposal:
  • Flammable Products & Liquids: This includes gasoline, oil, and paint cans.
  • Construction & Landscaping Waste: Items like tires, manure, tree stumps, dirt, sod, gravel, stone, rock, and brick.
  • Other Batteries & Hazardous Metals: Lead and acid/wet cell batteries, as well as railroad ties.
  • Medical & Bio-Hazardous Waste: Syringes, needles, toxic materials, and any bio-hazardous materials or waste.
  • Pressurized Gas Containers: Propane, oxygen, or helium tanks, and items containing pressurized gas like Freon.
  • Explosives & Weapons: Explosives, live ammunition, and weapons.
  • Animal Waste: Large quantities of animal waste

What should you do with these items?
Please do not place any of these materials in your regular trash or recycling bins. Instead, we encourage you to visit Pinellas County Hazardous Waste to utilize local hazardous waste drop-off events, specialized recycling centers, or designated collection points in your community. Many municipalities offer specific programs for safe disposal.
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain a safe community and a clean environment.

​Sincerely,
The Team at Solar Sanitation

PINELLAS COUNTY'S NEW SHORT-TERM RENTAL ORDINANCE 

Update - April 6, 2025

Pinellas County’s new short-term rental ordinance is set to take effect upon filing with the state and will be enforced by the Code Enforcement division, with support from the Building Division.

Key requirements include:
  • Certificate of use: Required for all short-term rentals in unincorporated Pinellas County. Short-term rental owners must apply for their certificate of use by either May 31, June 30 or July 31, depending on the ZIP code of their rental property. Owners should visit Pinellas.gov/STR for details.
  • Maximum occupancy: Two guests per bedroom, plus two additional guests in the common area, with a maximum of 10 occupants. Guests of all ages are included in the occupancy.
  • Parking: One off-street parking space per three guests, rounded up to the next whole number. Parking on front lawns does not count toward the minimum requirement of spaces per number of occupants.
  • Noise: Quiet hours are 10 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Inspections: A safety inspection is required before a certificate of use is issued, with reinspections every two years.
  • Renewal: Rental operators must renew their certificate of use annually.
Fees
  • Certificate of use: $450 (split into two payments)
  • Initial inspection: $150 ($100 reinspection fee if the property does not pass)
  • Annual renewal: $450
  • Reinspection (every two years): $100​
Learn more at the links below.
Please remember that political signs/flags of any kind are prohibited.
Please refer to the governing documents for allowable signs.

COYOTE ACTIVITY IN HARBOR BLUFFS NEIGHBORHOOD

There have been multiple reports of coyote activity in the Harbor Bluffs community. Please find the below resources provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. For residents who may have questions or concerns, please call the FWC.
Coyote Sightings in Urban Areas
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Coyotes in Residential Areas
UF-IFAS, Department of Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
Protect your Pets from Coyotes
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission​

​Coyote Hazing Guidelines
The Humane Society of the United States

​A Guide to Living with Coyotes
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission & UF-IFAS
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