Spent up to $2.69 million in tourist tax money on local events (Pinellas County, Jul 22, 2025)
How each Pinellas County commissioner voted on Jul 22, 2025: Spent up to $2.69 million in tourist tax money on local events. With the official record.
Result: Passed 4 to 2
Funded 2026 events such as the Firestone Grand Prix, Valspar Championship, St. Pete Pride and the Clearwater Jazz Festival with tourist development tax money.
Yes: Dave Eggers, René Flowers, Chris Latvala, Brian Scott
No: Vince Nowicki, Chris Scherer
Official wording: Fiscal Year 2026 Elite Event funding recommendations from the Tourist Development Council.