S5 E12 | Ed Montanari: From City Council to Jetstream Strategies – Shaping St. Pete's Future

What does it take to transform a waterfront city into one of Florida's most vibrant economies? Former St. Pete City Council Member Ed Montanari joins Owen LaFave on "Money" Market to pull back the deals, debates, and bold decisions that reshaped downtown St. Pete. From saving and modernizing Albert Whitted Airport to helping bring the world-class Dalí Museum to its iconic waterfront home, Ed shares the real stories behind the headlines. He takes inside the high-stakes battle over the St. Pete Pier, the diplomacy required to balance growth and preservation, and why the city's future depends on attracting high-paying jobs, not just new residents. But this episode doesn't just look back. As President of Jetstream Strategies, Ed is now focused on the next frontier: advanced air mobility, electric vertical aircraft, and technology that could redefine transportation across Tampa Bay. Could St. Pete once again become a launch pad for aviation history? If you care about smart growth, bold leadership, and what's next for one of Florida's most dynamic cities, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.   WATCH NEXT: HEATHER KASTEN: POWERING SARASOTA FORWARD https://youtu.be/4V_RHqlvWis SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/@themoneymarketpodcast?si=OEK5SZSBDNr6v0tZ   Follow The "Money" Market Podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6e7E0DaJZQkuw339G7nGI4?si=27d047641a1d4b17 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-money-market-podcast/id1733948143 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneymarketpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneymarketpodcast Website: https://moneymarketpodcast.com   The Bank of Tampa | FDIC