Tampa Bay Ferry Returns, Connecting Downtown & St. Pete

0:00It's April 27th. Welcome in. This is Tampa Bay News today, where local news meets AI, I'm Cory with the story. The Tampa Bay Ferry is making a comeback after a year off the water, connecting downtown Tampa to St. Petersburg year round, seven days a week. The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority just announced they're buying two boats to launch the service, one called the Bay Breeze from San Francisco, and the other, the San Juan Clipper from Seattle. This will hop on at a temporary dock near the Vanoy Hotel and head straight to the Tampa Convention Center for just $10 one-way. Earlier this week, officials revealed this upgrades the old seasonal setup into a full-time option, dodging those brutal bridge traffic jams that plague the area. Locals are buzzing about it, saying it'll make trips for lightning games or just crossing the bay way easier, turning commutes into chill rides with, killer bay views, the move could pump up tourism too, drawing more visitors to both sides and giving folks a fresh way

1:01to explore without the car hassle. Expect the first run soon, promising smoother sales between these vibrant spots and a real boost for bay area vibes.