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The Rays' World Series run brought an estimated $40 million to Pinellas County

The Rays' World Series run brought an estimated $40 million economic impact to Pinellas County, according to figures from Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. About $22 million of it was direct visitor spending from Oct.

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Hotel revenue nearly doubled during the games

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Day before the games44%
During the games95%
Day after the games28%

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  • Trails CrossingSt. Petersburg City Council unanimously accepted a $55 million master plan to turn about 12 acres beneath Interstate 275 into parks, trails and public gathering spaces.

    St. Petersburg City Council unanimously accepted a $55 million master plan to turn about 12 acres beneath Interstate 275 into parks, trails and public gathering spaces. Friends of Trails Crossing co-founder John Barkett said the group isn't asking the city to fund construction.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: St Pete Catalyst

  • Chick-fil-ACity Council voted 7-1 Thursday, Nov. 5 to approve land-use and zoning changes for a portion of the property at 4201 4th Street N., overturning an earlier rejection.

    City Council voted 7-1 Thursday, Nov. 5 to approve land-use and zoning changes for a portion of the property at 4201 4th Street N., overturning an earlier rejection. Vice Chair Richie Floyd cast the lone dissenting vote.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: St Pete Catalyst

  • TodayThe James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art is hosting its first Native American Heritage Month celebration today, Sun., Nov.

    The James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art is hosting its first Native American Heritage Month celebration today, Sun., Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free, with live artist demonstrations, storytelling and family activities.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Bay News 9

  • Police HQA developer has closed on the purchase of the former St.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Business Observer

  • AirportPIE director Mark Sprague told a Florida Economic Club gathering Wednesday that the airport is focusing on infrastructure enhancements and exploring conceptual designs for a terminal that will eventually accommodate 4.5 to 5 million passengers.

    PIE director Mark Sprague told a Florida Economic Club gathering Wednesday that the airport is focusing on infrastructure enhancements and exploring conceptual designs for a terminal that will eventually accommodate 4.5 to 5 million passengers. Airport leaders earlier this year decided to rescope a large terminal improvement project.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WUSF

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The Rays' World Series run brought an estimated $40 million to Pinellas

Plus, City Council backs a $55 million Trails Crossing plan under Interstate 275.

The TLDR

  1. World Series brought an estimated $40 million to Pinellas County
  2. Council accepts $55 million Trails Crossing plan under I-275
  3. Chick-fil-A redevelopment on 4th Street N. wins a 7-1 vote
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