Situated on Florida's west coast, Pinellas County is comprised of the entire Pinellas Peninsula which looks out towards the Gulf of Mexico to the west and Tampa Bay to the right. The county along with Hillsborough County makes up the Tampa Bay Area.

One of the premier counties in the nation, Pinellas County has a population nearing one million people. The largest cities in the county are Clearwater (county seat), St. Petersburgh, Tarpon Springs, and Palm Harbor.

Pinellas County is an economic powerhouse in the state with many diverse industries operating in the area. More than 33,000 businesses make their home in the county. The county serves as the state leader in hi-tech, medical, and biotechnology employment, and is the second largest manufacturing employer statewide. The County is the most popular tourist destination on Florida's Gulf of Mexico fueling a strong tourism industry.

With so much surrounding water resources, Pinellas County is one of the leading destinations for water enthusiasts whether you want to fish, swim, boat, or dive. For beachbums, two of the top five beaches in the United States are located in Pinellas County. For culture and entertainment, Clearwater and St. Petersburgh offers so many world-class themeparks, museums, resteraunts, and nightclubs.

There truly is something for everybody in Pinellas County. With constant sunshine year round, Pinellas County is a great place to live, work, and play!