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Tampa Union Station restoration on track for 2027 reopening
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (448+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — Months into a multimillion-dollar restoration of Tampa Union Station, crews are making progress on the historic rail hub as Tampa prepares for continued growth and new development. The roughly $6 million project is restoring the 114-year-old station while updating…...
Grand Central District businesses prepare for Rays departure
1+ week, 2+ day ago (448+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Businesses in St. Petersburg’s Grand Central District are preparing for a future with fewer Tampa Bay Rays game-day crowds. The Hillsborough County Commission and Tampa City Council approved funding last week for a new Rays stadium in…...
New Coquina Beach ferry stop gives riders another route to the sand
1+ week, 4+ day ago (380+ words) MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — The Gulf Islands Ferry has added a third stop at the South Coquina Boat Ramp in Manatee County, giving riders another way to reach Coquina Beach without driving. The ferry departs from the Riverwalk in Bradenton and…...
PSTA secures funds for permanent St. Pete ferry dock
1+ week, 4+ day ago (194+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is reaching another milestone before it launches the new Tampa Bay Ferry service. The agency is receiving $850,000 in federal funds to build a dock in downtown St. Petersburg. The permanent downtown St....
St. Pete Beach ending Freebee shuttle service
1+ week, 6+ day ago (147+ words) ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. – St. Pete Beach city officials have ended an on-demand shuttle service. The Freebee service provides rides within St. Pete Beach. Freebee has been operating in St. Pete Beach for nearly seven years and replaced the PSTA…...
PSTA weighs future of Route 90
2+ week, 1+ day ago (377+ words) ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) board this week held off on a proposal to cut Route 90, a bus route connecting downtown St. Petersburg to St. Pete Beach, after concerns that the change could affect beach…...
Transportation Secretary announces funds for Tampa
3+ week, 5+ day ago (155+ words) TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was in Tampa Monday to announce funds for multiple infrastructure upgrades in the region. Duffy announced a $16.5-million Federal Transit Administration award to the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) for a new passenger…...