Redevelopment of the Morean Arts Center, home of Chihuly Collection in St. Pete, receives initial funding approval
By Henry Queen
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Published: Sep 6, 2024

The Morean Arts Center is one step closer to receiving over $15 million in tourist tax funding for its approximately $30 million redevelopment project in downtown St. Petersburg.

Pinellas County commissioners voted unanimously on Thursday to advance the funding request — a necessary move to allow Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, the county's convention and visitors bureau, to proceed with its normal vetting process. VSPC received applications asking for $67 million in tourist tax funding this year.

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