Tampa Bay Rays Secure $2.3 Billion Tampa Stadium Deal
The deal solves a financing problem that derailed Tampa’s 2018 bid and ties the ballpark to a larger development plan.
Rays Stadium Deal Clears Tampa by One Vote After Years of Failed Plans
Tampa’s $80 million depends on development around the ballpark generating new taxable value.
Rays Outline Housing, Workforce Plans Tied to Tampa Ballpark
The proposed plan extends community benefits beyond the stadium district.
Rays Reach Definitive Agreements for $2.3 Billion Tampa Ballpark
New terms raise the Rays’ share to about 60% and cut the direct public contribution by $100 million.
Rays Pick Builder as $2.3 Billion Stadium Moves Ahead
AECOM Hunt joins the project as the Rays push toward a September construction start.
Carlson Proposes New City-Side Financing Plan for Rays Stadium
The proposal still needs four council votes as key repayment terms remain unresolved.
Rays show concerts, graduations and sports events in new ballpark renderings
The team’s new images make the case for a ballpark built to work well beyond baseball.
Blame Game: Carlson and City Hall trade fire over Rays stadium deal
The fight over the Rays stadium deal has shifted from the field to Tampa City Hall.
New images show what’s planned around proposed Rays’ ballpark
New renderings reveal the office district planned alongside the Rays’ proposed ballpark.
Rays stadium plan survives narrow Tampa council vote
Tampa advances Rays stadium negotiations after a narrow 4-3 City Council vote.