A day at Fort De Soto could soon cost considerably more, as Pinellas County considers replacing its longstanding $6 daily parking fee with a $3.50 hourly rate.
The proposed change would apply to Fort De Soto, Sand Key and Fred Howard parks as part of the county’s fiscal year 2027 budget. The county currently charges $6 regardless of whether someone stays for an hour or spends the day.
At $3.50 an hour, that calculus changes quickly…