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Storm-impacted tourism taxes enter Rays stadium debate
Pinellas County officials have touted the local tourism industry’s resiliency amid back-to-back hurricanes. Recently released metrics underscore their point.
Area lodgings collected $96.76 million in bed taxes through fiscal year 2024, just a 1.36% year-over-year decrease. Pinellas visitors generated $98 million, a new record, in 2023.
St. Pete’s next era? A $6.8 billion vision for the Trop site
One of the global investment community’s most recognizable names has enlisted a prominent local development firm and commercial contractor to transform the area
October 2025 Work Plan Update
Thanks to support from our members and board, we made progress on many of the priorities we identified in our 2025 Work Plan and kept momentum in our mission.
Council considers economic impact of losing the Rays
While officials hope the Tampa Bay Rays remain in St. Petersburg after the 2028 season, they are also preparing for life without the team.
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