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EconomyThe Rays' World Series run brought an estimated $40 million to Pinellas CountyThe 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. 25 through 29, the five days that included three games against the Brewers.Today’s editionRead Getting AroundAn electric air taxi flew from downtown St. Pete to Tampa International on FridayIf you looked up Friday morning, that was Joby Aviation's piloted electric air taxi. The S4 flew from Albert Whitted Airport to Tampa International Airport, lifting off at about 10 a.m. and touching down roughly 20 minutes later, with a BETA Technologies Alia CX300 flying alongside.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • Flood tax74% of St. Pete voters approved a new tax Tuesday to speed up fixes for flooding and sewer problems exposed during the 2024 hurricanes.

    74% of St. Pete voters approved a new tax Tuesday to speed up fixes for flooding and sewer problems exposed during the 2024 hurricanes. Environmentalists cheered the result, but the city's next mayor has some concerns, the Tampa Bay Times reports.

    News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Tampa Bay Times