A family whose name has been synonymous with area marine-based activities for nearly a century will likely now ferry passengers between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa.
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has selected Hubbard’s Marina to operate the much-anticipated Tampa Bay Ferry service following a competitive proposal process. An evaluation committee comprised of four representatives from the agency, one from the City of St. Petersburg and another from the City of Tampa chose the family-owned company over three other applicants.
Hubbard’s Marina would operate the ferry service as Tampa Bay Sea Taxi, Inc. PSTA’s governing board heard the recommended proposal Wednesday evening without formally approving a contract…