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Mitch Perry Report for 4.23.15 — Pier politics returns

Published on April 23, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

Today is the latest big day for enthusiasts and others regarding the Pier in St. Petersburg, as the design teams for the three finalists will put their best foot forward to attempt to impress the selection panel charged with choosing a team to present to the City Council. It’s between the designs known as Alma, Destination St. Pete Pier and Pier Park. You might recall the last time this selection committee got together. That resulted in a 12-hour marathon meeting…

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FDOT offers $1 million for feasibility study on expanding Tampa’s streetcar

Published on April 22, 2015 in The Bay and the 'Burg/Top Headlines by Mitch Perry

The goal of Mayor Bob Buckhorn and other officials in Tampa to make the moribund Tampa Streetcar system a more functional transportation tool for local residents received a boost today, when the Florida Department of Transportation announced they would provide $1 million to facilitate a feasibility study to extend and modernize the system. “I believe that the streetcar can become a meaningful transit option within our urban core,” said Buckhorn. “This planning funding will allow us to explore how best…

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