St. Pete/Clearwater tourism back in business after hurricane
The cleanup in St. Pete/Clearwater area’s is well underway following a drenching by Hurricane Idalia.
Visit St Petersburg issued a destination update, with ‘mild impacts’ from the storm as far as tourism infrastructure and amenities are concerned.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and ‘most major attractions’ have reopened ahead of the Labor Day long weekend.
This includes county parks, boat ramps, and beach access.
“Businesses within our destination including hotels, restaurants and attractions, are either open or re-opening and safely welcoming visitors to our communities,” VSPC said.
“We recognize that many of our neighbors have been directly impacted by the storm. “
“If you would like to send aid to those in the Sunshine State impacted by Hurricane Idalia, please visit FloridaDisasterFund.org “
Several dozen residents had to be rescued from areas of St. Petersburg.
Some low-lying areas had reported significant flooding with up to five feet of storm surge around St. Pete.
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