Tampa Bay Rays stadium, development deal wins city approval

With St. Petersburg's City Council approval, the Rays have one more hurdle to clear to make a new ballpark a reality.

In happier days, Tampa Bay Rays team owner Stuart Sternberg and St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch have worked out a deal to keep the team in the city and bring needed development. That deal is now in jeopardy.
In happier days, Tampa Bay Rays team owner Stuart Sternberg and St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch have worked out a deal to keep the team in the city and bring needed development. That deal is now in jeopardy.
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The Tampa Bay Rays took a major step toward making a new stadium a reality Thursday when the St. Petersburg City Council voted to approve several measures that clear the way for the team to move forward with its plans.

 

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