The Brief
- The two Tampa Bay ferry boats, part of PSTA’s new ferry service, are getting refurbished in Tarpon Springs.
- Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna got a tour of the boats Tuesday.
- The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority said both boats have to pass Coast Guard inspections before anyone can hop onboard, which will happen as soon as safely possible
The Tampa Bay Ferry service’s two boats are getting some TLC in Tarpon Springs before they set sail.
Refurbishing the boats
What we know:
Tarpon Springs Marine Services is the company in charge of the boats’ upgrades.
Tuesday, the company’s general manager, Justin Russell, gave Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, PSTA CEO Brad Miller and PSTA Board Member and Tarpon Springs Commissioner Lori Rainaldi Weaver a tour of both boats.
“PSTA is incredibly excited that these boats are finally here and are being refurbished right here in Pinellas County at a local business, and thanks to Congresswoman Luna bringing them right to her district,” Miller said.
Focusing on upgrades
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