
Rays stadium votes inch closer to scheduled decisions with September ground‑breaking in view
Hillsborough County and Tampa officials are close to scheduling definitive votes on the Rays’ $2.3 billion stadium at Dale Mabry, with the City Council slated to vote first and a potential Friday county session discussed; County Commissioner Ken Hagan says votes could be set for next week and, if approved, officials aim to have shovels in the ground by September.