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Find appointed, non-elected board and committee opportunities across six counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Pinellas.
Find an opportunity →About this project
Tampa Bay Civic Boards was created by the Greater Tarpon Springs Justice League (GTSJL) ↗ to make appointed local board and committee opportunities easier to find.
Residents can contribute their experience, learn how local government works, and help shape decisions affecting their communities.
Editorial standards
Civic information, grounded in official public sources.
Listings are selected and classified using official county, municipal, clerk, and appointing-authority sources. Organizational affiliation or political considerations do not determine whether an otherwise eligible opportunity is included. Credible reports, changed sources, and approaching deadlines may prompt an additional review.
Open means a specific vacancy is confirmed. Rolling means applications are accepted without a confirmed vacant seat. Verify means material information requires confirmation. Monitoring means no current opportunity has been established.
Official sources are reviewed Monday and Thursday. Additional rotating spot checks and manually initiated verification or corrections may occur between scheduled reviews when warranted.
Last full review: September 7, 2026 9:05 AM ET
46 official sources verified; 2 unavailable. Previous verified dates are retained for unavailable sources.
We use each county or municipality's official governmental designation, including “City,” “Town,” or “County.”
This GTSJL resource is not an official government website. Listings do not guarantee appointment. Official government notices and application requirements control.
61 opportunities shown30 confirmed openings16 application pools15 awaiting verification
City of Brooksville
Planning & development
One regular member, one alternate, and one nonvoting student representative support community beautification.
Registered Florida voter where applicable
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Brooksville
Planning & development
One full member and one alternate support the city's public-housing authority.
Registered Florida voter
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Brooksville
Planning & development
Advises the city on parks and recreation programs; the alternate votes for an absent full member.
Registered Florida voter
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Brooksville
Planning & development
Reviews land-use and development matters; alternates vote when serving for an absent full member.
City residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Brooksville
Finance & oversight
Serves on the board overseeing the city's police pension substituted trust fund.
City residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Plant City
Business & licensing
Represents Plant City on the county electrical appeals and examinations board.
Plant City residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Plant City
Business & licensing
Represents Plant City on the county mechanical appeals and examinations board.
Plant City residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Plant City
Business & licensing
Represents Plant City on the county plumbing appeals and examinations board.
Plant City residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Tampa
Multiple interests
Ten City Council and three mayoral appointment entries; the number of unique seats requires confirmation.
Seat-specific profession or geography may apply
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Temple Terrace
Multiple interests
Includes specified city-board seats and city representatives to intergovernmental committees.
Temple Terrace residency for city boards
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Anna Maria
Planning & development
Reviews planning and zoning matters for the City of Anna Maria.
City of Anna Maria registered voter
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Bradenton
Planning & development
Makes recommendations on comprehensive-plan, rezoning and special-use cases.
Volunteer appointment
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Bradenton Beach
Planning & development
Reviews special exceptions, major development applications, and other planning and zoning matters.
City property owner or registered voter
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Holmes Beach
Planning & development
Supports parks, landscaping, beautification, and related community improvements.
Registered voter
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Manatee County
Planning & development
The county is seeking a member affiliated with the Florida Engineering Society; additional district and at-large seats are expected in fall 2026.
Florida Engineering Society affiliation for the currently advertised seat
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Town of Longboat Key
Finance & oversight
Reviews infrastructure-sales-tax expenditures and reports findings to the Town Commission.
Town board application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Town of Longboat Key
Finance & oversight
Oversees the town's consolidated retirement system.
Town board application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Belleair Beach
Planning & development
Serves as an alternate on the city's quasi-judicial board hearing variance and related land-use matters.
City board application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Belleair Beach
Multiple interests
Provides resident input and recommendations on city matters.
City board application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Belleair Beach
Planning & development
Advises the city on planning, zoning, and land-use matters.
City board application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Madeira Beach
Planning & development
Reviews planning and land-use matters and makes recommendations to the City Commission.
City advisory-board application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Oldsmar
Finance & oversight
Serves as a city-appointed trustee overseeing the firefighters' pension plan.
Oldsmar residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Oldsmar
Planning & development
Makes recommendations on plats, rezoning, land-use amendments, and the comprehensive plan.
Oldsmar residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Oldsmar
Multiple interests
Advises City Council on public art and related community initiatives.
Art-related experience or demonstrated interest
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Pete Beach
Finance & oversight
Reviews city financial and budget matters and provides advisory recommendations.
St. Pete Beach residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Pete Beach
Finance & oversight
Helps oversee the city's police pension plan and related fiduciary matters.
St. Pete Beach residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Petersburg
Public safety & code
Hears cases involving enforcement of city codes and ordinances.
City application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Petersburg
Accessibility
Advises the city on access, rights and participation for people with disabilities.
City application
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Town of Redington Shores
Multiple interests
Advises the town on parks, recreation, and related community programs.
District 1 eligibility
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Town of Redington Shores
Planning & development
Reviews planning and zoning matters and advises the Town Commission.
District 4 eligibility
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Hernando County
Planning & development
The county committee directory expressly says positions are open, but no current notice confirms the number of seats or an application deadline.
Hernando County residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Plant City
Arts & culture
Advises the city on historic resources; the official recruitment confirms an active application period but does not state the number of seats.
Plant City residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Bradenton
Planning & development
The official board page no longer states the previously published vacancy count; appointment status is unresolved.
Confirm a current vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Bradenton
Planning & development
The official board page no longer states the previously published vacancy count; appointment status is unresolved.
Confirm a current vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Bradenton
Public safety & code
The official board page no longer states the previously published vacancy count; appointment status is unresolved.
Confirm a current vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Bradenton
Planning & development
The official board page no longer states the previously published vacancy count; appointment status is unresolved.
Confirm a current vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Oldsmar
Public safety & code
Reviews city-code violations; the current official page does not explicitly confirm an open alternate seat.
Confirm a current vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Oldsmar
Multiple interests
The city identifies an alternate category but does not explicitly confirm that the seat is presently vacant.
Confirm a current alternate vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Safety Harbor
Finance & oversight
The official boards page is seeking applicants, but it does not state the number of current vacancies.
Confirm the current vacancy count with the City Clerk
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Safety Harbor
Finance & oversight
The board was previously marked as seeking applicants, but the current official boards page no longer carries that label; a closure or appointment has not been confirmed.
Confirm whether a current vacancy remains with the City Clerk
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Safety Harbor
Arts & culture
The committee was previously marked as seeking applicants, but the current official boards page no longer carries that label; a closure or appointment has not been confirmed.
Confirm whether a current vacancy remains with the City Clerk
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Seminole
Planning & development
The city directory links to a Developmental Review Board vacancy notice, but the notice was last modified January 7, 2023, so its current status requires confirmation.
Confirm the current vacancy and seat count with the City Clerk
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Petersburg
Finance & oversight
The city is accepting applications, but its official vacancy index and embedded board roster conflict on the current count.
Confirm the current vacancy count with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Petersburg
Finance & oversight
The city is accepting applications, but its official vacancy index and embedded board roster conflict on the current count.
Confirm the current vacancy count with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of St. Petersburg
Planning & development
A July recruitment notice listed openings, but the current city roster and August 19 recruitment notice do not; appointment status is unresolved.
Confirm current vacancy with the city
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Citrus County
Multiple interests
The county accepts applications and resumes for consideration for advisory-board positions.
Board-specific
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Crystal River
Multiple interests
General application route for volunteer board service in Crystal River.
Board-specific
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Hernando County
Planning & development
Public-member application route for the MPO Citizens Advisory and Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory committees; the technical agency committee is excluded.
Hernando or Citrus County resident
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Palmetto
Multiple interests
General application route for Palmetto appointed advisory, planning, pension, and redevelopment boards.
Board-specific qualifications
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Dade City
Multiple interests
Application route for the Planning Board, Historic Preservation Advisory Board, and Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
Board-specific qualifications
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of New Port Richey
Multiple interests
General application route for New Port Richey volunteer boards and committees.
Registered voter
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Pasco County
Multiple interests
General application pool; appointment requirements vary by board.
Board-specific
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Pasco County
Multiple interests
The county accepts applicants in several sector categories but does not establish that those seats are currently vacant.
Permanent Pasco County resident
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Belleair Bluffs
Multiple interests
Application route for city boards and committees, including the Board of Adjustment.
Belleair Bluffs residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Clearwater
Multiple interests
General application route for Clearwater advisory boards and committees.
Clearwater residency unless otherwise noted
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Indian Rocks Beach
Multiple interests
General application route for Indian Rocks Beach boards appointed by the City Commission.
Board-specific qualifications
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Largo
Multiple interests
General application route for Largo advisory and advocacy boards appointed by the City Commission.
Permanent city resident, city property owner, or city worker or business unless otherwise provided by law
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Pinellas Park
Multiple interests
General application route for Pinellas Park boards and advisory committees.
Board-specific qualifications
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Safety Harbor
Multiple interests
General application route for Safety Harbor appointed boards and committees.
Board-specific eligibility
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Seminole
Multiple interests
The city accepts applications for its development review, library, pension, recreation, and tree advisory bodies without confirming a current vacancy.
Seminole residency
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
City of Treasure Island
Multiple interests
General application route for future Treasure Island board and committee appointments.
Board-specific qualifications
Confirm current requirements with the appointing government.
Application guidance
Review residency, district, professional, voter, and disclosure rules.
Confirm the official vacancy, seat category, deadline, and appointing authority.
Use the government's online application, PDF, or stated contact method.
Coverage
Every county and municipality in the six-county service area is monitored. Monitoring does not imply a confirmed opening.
| Government | County | Status | Checked | Official page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus County3 governments | ||||
| Citrus County | Citrus | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Crystal River | Citrus | Application portal | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Inverness | Citrus | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Hernando County2 governments | ||||
| City of Brooksville | Hernando | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Hernando County | Hernando | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Hillsborough County4 governments | ||||
| City of Plant City | Hillsborough | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Tampa | Hillsborough | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Temple Terrace | Hillsborough | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Hillsborough County | Hillsborough | Monitoring | Sep. 21, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Manatee County7 governments | ||||
| City of Anna Maria | Manatee | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Bradenton | Manatee | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Bradenton Beach | Manatee | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Holmes Beach | Manatee | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Palmetto | Manatee | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Manatee County | Manatee | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Longboat KeyLongboat Key spans Manatee County and Sarasota County; listed once under Manatee. | Manatee | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Pasco County7 governments | ||||
| City of Dade City | Pasco | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of New Port Richey | Pasco | Application portal | Sep. 28, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Port Richey | Pasco | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of San Antonio | Pasco | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Zephyrhills | Pasco | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Pasco County | Pasco | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of St. Leo | Pasco | Monitoring | Aug. 22, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Pinellas County25 governments | ||||
| City of Belleair Beach | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 24, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Belleair Bluffs | Pinellas | Application portal | Sep. 28, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Clearwater | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Dunedin | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 21, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Gulfport | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Indian Rocks Beach | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Largo | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Madeira Beach | Pinellas | Confirmed listings | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Oldsmar | Pinellas | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Pinellas Park | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Safety Harbor | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Seminole | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of South Pasadena | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of St. Pete Beach | Pinellas | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of St. Petersburg | Pinellas | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Tarpon Springs | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| City of Treasure Island | Pinellas | Application portal | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Pinellas County | Pinellas | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Belleair | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Belleair Shore | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Indian Shores | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 7, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Kenneth City | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 10, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of North Redington Beach | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 10, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Redington Beach | Pinellas | Monitoring | Sep. 10, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
| Town of Redington Shores | Pinellas | Confirmed listings | Oct. 1, 2026 | Visit source ↗ |
Report a correction
Report a new opening, changed deadline, filled position, broken official link, or another discrepancy. Reports are reviewed during scheduled Monday and Thursday checks or sooner when an additional review is initiated. Verified corrections are published after official-source confirmation and recorded in the change log.
Do not include names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other personal information.
Recent changes
Thursday's review checked the active queue, approaching deadlines, unresolved source issues, and the current rotation sample. Only changes and material verification issues since the previous Thursday are listed below.
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee listing was removed after its September 30 application deadline passed without an official extension.
Official source ↗Five listings covering eight committee vacancies were removed after the September 25 deadline passed without an official extension or replacement notice.
Official source ↗The Parks and Beautification Committee listing now reflects one alternate opening, matching the current official openings page.
Official source ↗The Historic Resources Board record remains Verify through October 5, 2026: the current board-vacancies page no longer states a seat count or reproduces the recruitment details, and no closure was inferred.
Official source ↗Coverage now uses the city's restored Board of Adjustment page in place of the unavailable former planning-board address.
Official source ↗Accuracy matters
Openings, eligibility, and application instructions can change. Rolling listings describe application pools, not confirmed vacancies. The linked official government source is authoritative.