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the percent change by employment category from 2002 to 2008. The most notable increase (11.6%) lies inthe job category of “Mining, Construction, and Utilities,” followed by the “Professional” category.“Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing” experienced the highest job loss, 65.7 percent.CategoryTable 3-3Employment by CategoryEmployees% in 2008 % in 2002In 2008% Change2002-2008Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing 134 0.03% 0.1 % -65.72%Mining, Construction, and Utilities 25,732 6.6% 5.9% 11.59%Wholesale, Transportation, Warehousing, andManufacturing57,815 14.8% 14.9% -0.72%Retail 52,484 13.4% 13.3% 0.96%Professional 79,947 20.5% 19.1% 7.09%Services 174,380 44.6% 46.7% -4.46%Other 353 0.1% 0.1% -9.68%Source: Florida Statistical Abstract, 2000 & 2009; Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida.Note: The professional category includes information, finance, insurance, real estate, professional services, scientific services, technical services, andmanagement and enterprise. Services include administration and support, educational services, healthcare and social assistance, arts entertainment andrecreation, accommodation and food services, and other services.The majority of employment growth is expected to occur in the Greater Pinellas Park area, the Greater St.Petersburg area, the Highpoint and Windward Pointe area, the Greater Clearwater area, the Worthingtonarea, and the Tarpon Springs Area. In addition, redevelopment is expected to occur in the urban areas ofthe county, especially in the cities of St. Petersburg and Clearwater. Map 3-4 shows projected absoluteemployment growth by TAZ from 2010 to 2020 and Map 3-5 shows employment density by TAZ for 2010and 2020 in Pinellas County. Areas forecasted to experience growth in employment density includeGateway, Tarpon Springs, and various locations in Largo, among others. Table 3-4 lists major employersin the county and Map 3-6 shows the location of each major employer listed in Table 3-4.Tindale-Oliver & Associates, Inc.Pinellas Suncoast Transit AuthoritySeptember 2010 3-8 Transit Development Plan