For Immediate Release
November 24th, 2025
PSTA and Sunken Gardens Launch Partnership for December 2025
St. Petersburg, FL—The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and Sunken Gardens announced a new partnership designed to strengthen community engagement and encourage alternative transportation throughout St. Petersburg.
Throughout December 2025, both organizations will offer exclusive benefits to their riders, members, and visitors as part of a shared commitment to enhancing mobility and enriching the community through art, culture, and education.
Special December 2025 Benefits Include:
- Free Admission to Sunken Gardens for PSTA Riders Using Flamingo Fares
Riders with an active Flamingo Fares app account or physical Flamingo Fares card will receive complimentary entry to Sunken Gardens for the entire month of December. Just show your Flamingo Fares card or app at entry.
- Free Bus Transit for Sunken Gardens Members
Sunken Gardens members will enjoy free rides on PSTA buses throughout December 2025 by presenting their membership card to the driver upon boarding.
This partnership underscores the shared mission of both organizations: to make St. Petersburg more accessible, vibrant, and connected.
“PSTA is excited for this opportunity to partner with Sunken Gardens. Together, we’re not just moving people, we’re strengthening the community,” said Brad Miller, Chief Executive Officer of PSTA. “This partnership encourages more residents and visitors to experience all the amazing arts and environmental offerings in our city.”
“Sunken Gardens is excited to partner with PSTA on this creative cross-promotion,” said Sarah Carvalis, Enterprise Facilities and Events Manager of Sunken Gardens. “With a Route 4 bus stop right outside our doors, it is a great opportunity for Flamingo Fare passholders to hop off and explore our tropical paradise, complete with macaws, our toucan Buffet, and of course our resident flamingos! Also, our members can experience everything PSTA has to offer. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate.”
For more information on PSTA routes and Flamingo Fares, visit www.psta.net.
To learn more about Sunken Gardens, visit sunkengardens.org.
Stephanie Weaver
PSTA Communications & Public Relations Manager
C: (727) 249-6542
E: sweaver@psta.net
Sarah Carvalis
Sunken Gardens Enterprise Facilities and Events Manager
P: (727) 892- 5715
E: sarah.carvalis@stpete.org
ABOUT PINELLAS SUNCOAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Since 1903, Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) has served as the premier public transit provider for Pinellas County, Florida’s most densely populated county. The SunRunner, Tampa Bay’s first-ever Bus Rapid Transit service, provides a reliable, car-free option from downtown St. Pete and St. Pete Beach. With 41 fixed-route bus routes, two express routes to downtown Tampa, the Suncoast Beach trolley, Jolley Trolley and Looper and their paratransit service Access, PSTA provides 10.7 million rides annually. For more information about PSTA, visit www.psta.net