Event Brief
Tampa Bay ferry service nears launch after vessel buy
Filed: May 21, 2026 at 9:16 AM ET
Summary: PSTA approved purchase of the Bay Breeze ferry for $1.6M, using federal grant funds to refurbish two boats.
WHO: Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA); Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority board; Hubbard’s Marina
WHAT: Approval to purchase and refurbish ferry vessels for a new cross-bay transit service
WHEN: May 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
WHERE: Pinellas County, Florida
WHY: PSTA received unanimous board approval to buy the Bay Breeze ferry, moving the project closer to launch.
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