More than 16,400 Pinellas County residents cast their ballots to decide who will lead their cities and towns into the future.
Highlighting the races March 9 were four mayoral posts, including three in municipalities along the beaches. Below are some highlights of the official results.
Commissioner Tyler Payne
Treasure Island
There will be a new mayor in Treasure Island after Commissioner Tyler Payne handily defeated incumbent Larry Lunn with 62.33% of the vote. Payne was elected in 2020 representing District 2, which encompasses Isle of Palms and Sunshine Beach. Lunn, who was elected to a three-year term in 2018, also served as commissioner of District 2 from 2017-18.
Volunteers Rachel Hacker and her son Troy, 12, load food into cars Tuesday at The Salvation Armyâs Kroc Center in South Bend. And Samantha Shank and Maci Tetrick wait for parents to pick out toys.
It was the annual Distribution Day as Christmas food and gifts went to more than 1,000 households, including about 1,600 children, public relations coordinator Wanda Dudley said.
To lighten the typically crowded one-day event, about 400 households whoâd signed up just for food had picked up their food boxes Monday, including a ham and other provisions. The others came Tuesday.
To reduce contact points and coronavirus risks, gift certificates were given instead of clothing, and for each child, parents pointed out two toys, which gloved volunteers put into bags.