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The Suncoast Beach Trolley is staying on the rails thanks to a last-minute funding deal after months of delays and budget battles. With a $300K annual cost, the transit authority and city clashed over who’d pay — the city missed the invoice, the transit authority wanted full reimbursement, and some board members even threatened to cut service. But with the city’s funds already earmarked and ridership vital for daily life, they struck a compromise: approve the deal and push for more city reimbursement next year. Plus, they’re weighing the real cost of shutting it down — because for locals, this trolley isn’t just a ride, it’s a lifeline.

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