ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Many people in the Pinellas County arts community said they are shocked and angered after Thursday night’s commission meeting. County leaders voted to stop funding “Creative Pinellas,” an organization that helps local artists.
Art is all over Downtown St. Pete. Some argue it’s part of the culture and is what keeps people coming there.
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“It builds it up, especially for the tourists,” said one woman waiting for the trolley on Central Avenue. “I think they’re very pretty and they have been well spaced out.”
Lauren Spencer, or Miss Crit, is an artist and mural tour guide. She said 20% of her patrons are from out of state…