Study: Trop redevelopment could generate $12 billion

A new Tampa Bay Rays stadium and redeveloping the surrounding 86 acres could generate an $11.9 billion total economic output and create nearly 18,000 sustainable annual jobs over 30 years.

Those are just two key findings from an economic impact study commissioned by Pinellas County Administrator Barry Burton. Utah-based Victus Advisors submitted its final report Feb. 6, and St. Petersburg City Council members received the results the following day.

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School board joins legal fight against social media giants

Fresh off securing millions from e-cigarette manufacturers, the Pinellas County School Board is now turning its attention to another nationwide legal battle - against social media conglomerates.

The board, at a June 27 workshop, unanimously approved hiring the same law firm that recently helped the district win over $4 million from e-cigarette companies Juul and Altria. Pinellas County Schools (PCS) will now pursue financial and punitive damages against Meta (Facebook and Instagram), Snapchat, TikTok and Google (YouTube) for causing adverse effects on children.

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