Country Thunder Beach Concert Permits in Jeopardy

0:00Country Thunder Festival on St. Pete Beach is barreling towards showtime without the key permits and needs, just weeks away from kicking off. Environmental crews are sounding the alarm over the timing, saying it threatens nesting shorebirds and sea turtles during their prime season along the Gulf Coast. The Florida Audubon Society is drawing a hard line, threatening to yank its annual convention from Trade Winds Resort if the beach concert happens. There. Organizers admitted in a public meeting they've sold not refundable tickets, but have no backup spot, even floating a parking lot switch that mess up. The whole vibe. With 29 days on the clock, they're still pushing ads, but no word yet on those permits, leaving everyone wondering if the beach will drop on. The sand or fizzle out. That's your Tampa Bay News today update. AI powered and always on.