St. Pete Beach mayor proposes tolls for tourists at all access points

Florida city wants to impose tourist tax

St. Pete Beach Mayor Adrian Petrila is proposing a tourist tax to fund needed infrastructure improvements.

More tolls could be coming to St. Pete Beach

The mayor of the vacation destination is proposing a $1 toll along busy Gulf Boulevard.

Florida mayor wants tolls for tourists to rebuild hurricane damage: report

A Florida mayor wants to tax tourists to help rebuild damage from hurricanes Milton and Helene. Adrian Petrila, St. Pete Beach’s mayor, proposed tolls at the north, central, and southern access points to the barrier island, according to a report from WFLA. Petrila said the city needs about $200 million to shore up the infrastructure back to a “good functioning position.” Money from the plan would fix seawalls, stormwater systems, sewer pipes and…

St. Pete Beach mayor proposes tolls for tourists to fund $200 million in repairs

Mayor Adrian Petrila says St. Pete Beach faces a $200 million infrastructure challenge. He says the city needs its funding to bring the city’s stormwater, sewer and utility systems up to good condition.

St. Pete Beach mayor proposes tolls for tourists at all access points

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — The Mayor of St. Pete Beach, Adrian Petrila, has proposed tolls at the north, central, and southern access points to the barrier island in order to help rebuild infrastructure following Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Tolls would only be charged for tourists, while businessowners, employees, and residents would be exempt, according to the mayor. Florida lawmaker pushes to raise government liability limits "The c…

Florida City Wants to Impose Tourist Tax

Tourists could face a toll when they visit the popular St. Pete Beach if Mayor Adrian Petrila's goal of taxing out-of-town visitors for entering the city comes to fruition. Newsweek reached out to Petrila and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) via email for comment. Why It…