TradeWinds Resort is pushing back against concerns raised by wildlife advocacy groups over the upcoming Country Thunder Music Festival, stating the event is being planned with environmental safeguards and community coordination at the forefront.
The three-day festival, scheduled for May on St. Pete Beach, has drawn criticism from advocates who argue the event could disrupt sea turtle nesting during a critical period.
In a prepared response, TradeWinds said it has been working “from the outset” with the City of St. Pete Beach, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Audubon Society to ensure the event meets environmental standards…