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CVB budget shows $86 million transfer for beach nourishment; commissioners press for lobby and contract review
Summary
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and county budget staff presented the Tourist Development Tax (TDT) budget, showing FY26 revenue forecasts and a planned transfer of $86 million from CVB capital reserves to fund beach nourishment projects; commissioners also directed county staff to issue a request for proposals for the county's lobbying contract.
The Pinellas County CVB (Visit St. Pete | Clearwater) and county budget staff presented the FY26 Tourist Development Tax (TDT) budget and explained a large one‑time transfer proposed for beach nourishment.
Key points: County budget staff said the FY26 TDT budget projects roughly $96.8 million in total revenues (TDT about $91.5 million). The CVB and county administrators also noted that a planned June budget amendment would transfer $86 million from CVB capital reserves into beach nourishment funding, leaving capital reserves at an estimated $53.1 million after the transfer. That transfer, staff said, together with current fund…
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