Reality or an exercise in futility? Developer picked for $2.7 billion redevelopment

On his way out the door, St. Petersburg mayor picks Miami developer for Tropicana Field project

MARK WEMPLE: A developer has been chosen for the redevelopment of Tropican Field
MARK WEMPLE: A developer has been chosen for the redevelopment of Tropican Field
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St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman has picked a Miami developer to redevelop Tropicana Field, a decision that faces the very real possibility — like the Tampa Bay Ray’s plans to split their seasons with Montreal — of being dead on arrival.

 

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