* The Cross Bay Ferry that connects the downtowns of Tampa and St. Petersburg recently set a new 6-month record—with more than 53,000 riders. That’s a 2 percent increase over pre-pandemic numbers. The CBF operations will cease on May 1.
For those hoping for year-round service, it should help that HART (Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority) received nearly $5 million in federal dollars for the ferry in February.
* April is water conservation month. As a result, Tampa water customers can request free water-savings devices to save water, as well as lower utility bills and support sustainability. To request a kit: Tampa.gov/SaveWater.