Beach signs ignite a bigger fight on St. Pete Beach

The St. Pete Beach City Commission approved new restrictions on beach signs Tuesday, following a lengthy debate that revealed a much larger conflict over public beach access and private property rights.

Residents argued the signs discourage the public's longstanding use of the dry sand, while hotel owners said they are simply trying to identify private property, protect guests and give law enforcement the tools to address trespassing.

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PSTA holds open house on planned Tampa express service

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority is planning on introducing a new 727 express bus service from downtown St. Petersburg to the Tampa International Airport in October.

A public open house was held Wednesday at the St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg campus to discuss the project.

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