Tourists could face a toll when they visit the popular St. Pete Beach if Mayor Adrian Petrila's goal of taxing out-of-town visitors for entering the city comes to fruition.

Newsweek reached out to Petrila and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) via email for comment.

Why It Matters

Florida's St. Pete Beach faces an expense of $200 million for critical infrastructure improvements, including repairs to the city's stormwater, sewer and utility systems. Back-to-back impacts from hurricanes have contributed to the need for the updates. Petrila’s proposal to impose a toll on tourists reflects growing efforts by local governments to address budget gaps without raising taxes on permanent residents.

What To Know

At a recent commission meeting, Petrila outlined a plan to raise fun

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