Tampa Bay Rays stadium: Work on temporary college campus could start soon
It's full steam ahead for the Tampa Bay Rays and supporters of the stadium deal, with the expectation that work at the site could begin soon.
It's full steam ahead for the Tampa Bay Rays and supporters of the stadium deal, with the expectation that work at the site could begin soon.
Tampa Bay Rays eye September groundbreaking for 2.3 billion ballpark
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Last week, Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved a combined $876 million in public funds for the project. The team’s ownership group has pledged to cover the remaining $1.37 billion, along with any construction cost overruns.
Fireworks display celebrates Rays stadium deal reached with Tampa, Hillsborough County
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
The City of Tampa and the Tampa Bay Rays celebrated the approval of the team's future home with a 10-minute fireworks display on Friday evening at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park.
Fans, business owners react to Rays leaving St. Pete: 'A big change'
As the Tampa Bay Rays move closer to a $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa, St. Pete businesses surrounding Tropicana Field are preparing for a new reality without the team.
As the Tampa Bay Rays move closer to a $2.3 billion ballpark in Tampa, St. Pete businesses surrounding Tropicana Field are preparing for a new reality without the team.
Rays stadium deal: Hillsborough County Commissioners approve funding for $2.3B ballpark project
The Tampa Bay Rays have the approvals needed to move toward construction at the Hillsborough College North Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays have the approvals needed to move toward construction at the Hillsborough College North Dale Mabry campus.
Rays stadium deal: Tampa City Council approves funding for $2.3B ballpark project
Tampa City Council has approved their portion of the funding for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal in a key vote on Thursday.
Tampa City Council has approved their portion of the funding for the Tampa Bay Rays' proposed stadium deal in a key vote on Thursday.
Rays unveil community benefits plan as Tampa, Hillsborough weigh $2.3B stadium deal
The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.
The Tampa Bay Rays have released a proposed Community Benefits and Legacy Plan outlining how the team says it would invest in the Bay Area community if its proposed new stadium and surrounding development move forward.
Rays stadium deal: Tampa and Hillsborough votes set for this week
The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.
The proposed deal to bring a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium to Tampa is heading toward two key votes this week that could clear the way for the project to move forward.
Crucial agreement made in Tampa Bay Rays stadium deal in Tampa, votes next week
The Tampa Bay Rays, the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College.
The Tampa Bay Rays, the city of Tampa and Hillsborough County reached an agreement on a $2.3 billion ballpark proposal located at the site of Hillsborough College.
Rays select builder as funding debate continues for proposed Tampa stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected stadium builder AECOM Hunt for a proposed new ballpark, though local leaders are still working to finalize a financing agreement.
The Tampa Bay Rays have selected stadium builder AECOM Hunt for a proposed new ballpark, though local leaders are still working to finalize a financing agreement.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium development: New district renderings released as city vote stalls plan
The Tampa Bay Rays have revealed plans for a mixed-use development that will surround the proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus.
The Tampa Bay Rays have revealed plans for a mixed-use development that will surround the proposed stadium on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus.
Tampa Bay Rays reveal first look inside proposed new stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.
The Tampa Bay Rays are giving fans their first look inside the team’s proposed new ballpark in Tampa, but the larger stadium deal still is not final.
Tampa CRA delays Rays stadium funding vote until August
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) voted 5-2 Thursday to delay a vote on funding for the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium until August 20.
Tampa Bay Rays CEO faces Drew Park residents' displacement and affordability concerns over stadium project
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby fielded questions from Drew Park residents on Thursday night about the proposed $2.3 billion ballpark and redevelopment project.
Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby fielded questions from Drew Park residents on Thursday night about the proposed $2.3 billion ballpark and redevelopment project.
St. Pete Mayor Welch addresses city's job growth, warns property tax proposal could force major budget cuts
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch warned residents on Wednesday about a looming property tax reform proposal during his state of the economy address.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch warned residents on Wednesday about a looming property tax reform proposal during his state of the economy address.
Tampa Mayor Castor defends Rays stadium plan amid tepid council support
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on Thursday to keep a preliminary funding memorandum of understanding alive for a new stadium, though councilors warned the current deal will not receive final approval.
The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on Thursday to keep a preliminary funding memorandum of understanding alive for a new stadium, though councilors warned the current deal will not receive final approval.
Rays stadium deal remains in question
The Tampa Rays stadium deal remains alive but faces steep political hurdles after a narrow vote by city leaders. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The Tampa Rays stadium deal remains alive but faces steep political hurdles after a narrow vote by city leaders. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Tampa advances stadium funding, nothing final
Tampa City Council voted to continue negotiating with the Rays on a proposed $2.3 billion stadium project, but several council members said they oppose the current funding structure. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Tampa City Council voted to continue negotiating with the Rays on a proposed $2.3 billion stadium project, but several council members said they oppose the current funding structure. FOX 13's Blake DeVine reports.
Tampa City Council approves deal for Rays stadium
The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
The next major step in the Tampa Bay Rays stadium push hit a roadblock Thursday at Tampa City Hall, as city council members agreed to continue negotiations but signaled they would not support the current version of the deal. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank reports.
Tampa Bay Rays stadium plan advances in 5-2 county vote
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.
Hillsborough County commissioners voted 5-2 on Wednesday to approve a non-binding memorandum of understanding, taking a major step toward building a new Rays stadium in West Tampa through a $2.3 billion public-private framework.