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Eastlake library and recreation districts lay out expansion and capital plans as library campaign seeks $1.5M
Summary
Eastlake Community Library and East Lake Recreation presented FY2026 budget priorities and a capital campaign: the library is preparing for a multi‑year expansion tied to $4.5M in county commitment and a $1.5M local capital campaign; East Lake Recreation described high youth use, field improvements and a Meadows expansion plan to add parking and
Eastlake Community Library and East Lake Recreation presented preliminary FY2026 budgets and multi‑year capital plans in a combined briefing to Pinellas County commissioners.
Library: Lois (executive director) described a capital campaign and building expansion tied to a county commitment of $4.5 million (Penny for Pinellas funding previously earmarked) and a three‑year private fundraising goal of $1.5 million. The library reported high usage: roughly 8,000 monthly checkouts and more than 5,000 program attendees since October. The library highlighted revenue‑generating services — passports and fingerprinting…
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