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business4 days ago•3 min saved

Rays Near Final Tampa Stadium Deal Ahead of Crucial Votes

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached a near-final financing agreement with Tampa and Hillsborough County for a new stadium, with final documents due next week and votes anticipated on Aug. 27 (city) and Aug. 28 (county). The package revises the prior plan by adjusting the city’s share, maintains a $976 million public contribution, and contemplates an $80 million city loan plus a possible $100 million Rays loan to be repaid from future property tax revenues tied to a surrounding mixed-use development; several commissioners and council members have raised questions, signaling a tight, closely watched approval process and potential last-minute changes.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#business #financing #hillsborough

health8 days ago•11 min saved

Laine’s comeback: prayers, therapy, and a South Tampa community

A five-year-old in South Tampa, Laine Nipper, suffers severe brain inflammation from an autoimmune encephalitis caused by MOG antibody-associated disease (MOGAD). After emergency surgery and a prolonged hospital stay, she enters months of intensive rehabilitation across locations, backed by a community that launched and sustained a “Pray for Laine” campaign with signs, fundraisers, and billboard support. Through music, speech, and other therapies—and with an eye-tracking device to aid communication—Laine shows progress while doctors manage ongoing IVIG treatments and the unpredictable trajectory of her recovery. The family remains hopeful, cherishing small milestones as they navigate an uncertain but determined road ahead.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#autoimmune-encephalitis #community-support #health

entertainment29 days ago•5 min saved

Tragic Fall at Fort Dade Takes Milania Giudice's Close Friend Victoria Zardoya

Victoria Zardoya, 20, Milania Giudice's childhood best friend, died from injuries after a fall at the Fort Dade ruins on Egmont Key near Tampa, Florida. The group was exploring the ruins when Zardoya reportedly fell on stairs; she was transported to a hospital by medical helicopter and died two days later.

via E! News|

#egmont-key #entertainment #fort-dade

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Rays unveil privately financed, 8B mixed-use district around proposed Tampa stadium

The Tampa Bay Rays released renderings for a privately funded, $8 billion mixed-use district surrounding its proposed Hillsborough College/Dale Mabry stadium site, planned to include office space, retail, dining and hospitality across more than 100 acres. The project aims to create a walkable neighborhood around the ballpark, with additional renderings, including a revamped Hillsborough College portion, to be released soon. Rays CEO Ken Babby says the development is about more than baseball and has attracted Fortune 500 interest, though financing details have not been shared.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#business #mixed-use-development #private-funding

local1 month ago•2 min saved

Tampa stalls Rays stadium vote over CRA involvement

Tampa’s City Council, acting as the CRA Board, again delayed a vote on the Rays’ proposed stadium after removing the Aug. 20 agenda item amid concerns the CRA hasn’t been adequately consulted; the current draft envisions roughly $976 million in public funding, including $180 million from the city, $100 million from the CRA and $80 million from the Community Investment Tax, with terms unclear if city money is excluded and Rays officials signaling the CRA may be left out of the final deal.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#funding #local #note-extra-tag-not-allowed

health1 month ago•3 min saved

Listeria outbreak linked to a Tampa buffet amid nationwide parasite surge

Florida health officials confirmed a listeria outbreak at Tampa's China Buffet, with five people sick and four diners affected between March and June; the restaurant briefly closed, was cleaned professionally, and later reopened after a health inspection clearance. The piece also notes a growing national rise in Cyclospora infections and a Publix GreenWise frozen blueberries recall for possible E. coli, with experts advising thorough handwashing, checking restaurant inspections, and seeking medical care if symptoms appear.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|

#china-buffet #cyclospora #food-safety

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Rays reveal sky-view, indoor-outdoor ballpark planned for Tampa in 2029

The Rays released renderings of their $2.3 billion Tampa ballpark set to open in 2029, highlighting a transparent fixed roof that creates an indoor-outdoor feel with views of planes and lightning. The design uses ETFE and climate-control tech to keep guests cool, features an intimate seating layout with near-home-plate sightlines, two of the largest video boards, a larger ray tank aquarium, and a plaza entrance with a bar. The ballpark will seat roughly 30,000 fixed seats (low- to mid-30s total capacity) on artificial turf with a dirt infield, and will be part of a larger mixed-use development. The Rays will fund most of the cost but are negotiating public funding with Tampa and Hillsborough County; construction could begin soon for a 2029 opening. Populous is the architect behind the renderings.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#ballpark #populous #rays

music1 month ago•5 min saved

Ye’s Tampa comeback rises above the crowd—literally, on a giant globe

Kanye West, performing as Ye, headlined a two-hour comeback show in Tampa atop a giant globe at Raymond James Stadium, blasting through about 34 songs and a set that spanned much of his catalog with a chunk dedicated to his latest work. Fans turned out in force despite protests and renewed scrutiny over antisemitism, while the performance largely kept the focus on the music, backed by dazzling visuals, roaring crowds and merch-driven fanfare that underscored a loyal fanbase and a high-energy return.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#antisemitism #concert-review #kanye-west

music2 months ago•2 min saved

Crowes' Tampa Show Sparks Walkout After Political Clash

At a Tampa stop on their Southern Hospitality Tour, The Black Crowes faced a mass walkout after frontman Chris Robinson criticized the audience amid a visual of Uncle Sam and a loud “USA” chant; he fired back with sharp remarks as fans booed. The incident comes as the band released A Pound of Feathers and continues a North American tour through summer, with European dates planned.

via Far Out Magazine|

#black-crowes #chris-robinson #music

local3 months ago•4 min saved

Tampa Council okays tentative Rays stadium pact amid divide

The Tampa City Council narrowly approved a nonbinding Memorandum of Understanding with the Rays for a $2.3 billion stadium, moving the project forward as Hillsborough County backed its own terms. The deal would commit about $976 million in public funds (roughly $796 million from the county and $180 million from the city) while the Rays would finance the surrounding development and cover maintenance and overruns. Opponents urged a public vote on spending; supporters touted a long-term transformation and a “Forever Home” for the team. Final binding agreements and potential state funding remain pending, with a target of completion by 2029.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#funding #local #nonbinding-mou

politics3 months ago•4 min saved

Draft funding pact edges Rays stadium closer as votes loom

Tampa and Hillsborough County announced a nonbinding memorandum of understanding with the Rays outlining a $976 million public contribution toward a $2.3 billion stadium, funded via county bonds, the half-cent sales tax and reserves, with upcoming votes by the Hillsborough County Commission and the Tampa City Council; officials say this is the closest the parties have been, but many details remain to be worked out.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#funding #memorandum-of-understanding #politics

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Rays map $967M public stake in new stadium plan ahead of key votes

The Rays released a non-binding memorandum of understanding outlining a $967 million public contribution toward a $2.3 billion stadium, a shift from the prior $1.065 billion subsidy. The MOU comes ahead of anticipated votes by the Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commissioners and a June 1 deadline for definitive agreements. If approved, the deal would help secure state funding to redevelop the Dale Mabry campus of Hillsborough College and advance a privately financed development, though state lawmakers say funding should wait for local agreements.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#business #hillsborough-county #public-funding

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Rays Could Move to Orlando if Tampa Stadium Funding Fails, Morgan Warns

In a WFTV interview, John Morgan warned that if the Rays' $2.3 billion stadium plan in Tampa fails to obtain votes, the team could relocate to Orlando, citing Orlando's large tourism base as a reason; he even suggested he would rejoin ownership if relocation occurs, while Gov. DeSantis said Orlando would bid if the deal falls through and the Rays have said they will evaluate alternatives if Tampa can't approve the deal.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#orlando #rays #relocation

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Rays push for timely MOU as June deadline looms for Tampa stadium plan

Rays executives say they aim to sign an MOU with Tampa and Hillsborough County soon to finance a $2.3 billion ballpark, with the team contributing about $1.235 billion; they want to approach a June 1 target to keep the 2029 opening on track, recognizing that 60–90 days would be needed for formal contracts after the MOU and that state funding for surrounding development depends on the budget set in May.

via Tampa Bay Times|

#business #financing #mou

entertainment3 months ago•2 min saved

Cena's Backlash Tease Promises a Groundbreaking WWE Shake-Up

John Cena teased a major, history-making announcement at WWE Backlash in Tampa that he says will shake the very foundation of WWE, affecting fans, superstars, champions, and rookies. The appearance was planned weeks in advance, with Cena’s cryptic posts keeping fans guessing whether the reveal involves a business move, fan experience, tech rollout, or his long-term relationship with WWE.

via Ringside News|

#announcement #backlash #entertainment