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Rays outline $1.065B public financing for new Tampa stadium
local1 day ago

Rays outline $1.065B public financing for new Tampa stadium

The Rays seek about $1.065 billion in public funds for a $2.3 billion stadium in Tampa, with the team contributing $1.235 billion. Public money would come from Hillsborough County and the city via sources including the half-percent sales tax, the 6% lodging tax (sixth cent), the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area, the Community Investment Tax, and potentially HUD disaster-recovery funds. Approvals are targeted by June 2026 for a 2029 opening, with final Sources and Uses yet to be finalized.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#funding#local#rays
SEC Football Kickoff Heads to Tampa for 2026 Media Days
sports2 days ago

SEC Football Kickoff Heads to Tampa for 2026 Media Days

The SEC announced the schedule for its 2026 Football Kickoff Media Days, set for July 20-23 in Tampa at the Tampa Marriott Water Street and JW Marriott, marking the first time Tampa/Florida hosts the event. Regions is a sponsor, SEC Network will televise the four-day event, and the schools listed alphabetically by day include Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee on Mon; Auburn, Georgia, South Carolina, and Vanderbilt on Tue; Alabama, Florida, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M on Wed; and Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State, and Texas on Thu. A more detailed daily schedule and TV information will be released in early July.

via Southeastern Conference|
#2026-schedule#college-football#media-days
Tampa-area state Senate race tightens to a nail-biting margin with recount possible
politics17 days ago

Tampa-area state Senate race tightens to a nail-biting margin with recount possible

Democrat Brian Nathan holds a razor-thin lead over Republican Josie Tomkow in Tampa’s SD-14 special election to replace Jay Collins, 50.25%–49.75% with all precincts reporting, a margin that could trigger a machine recount and keep final results up in the air for days. Turnout was strong for a special election, voters and third-party turnout likely influencing the outcome, and while Democratic groups declared victory, the Associated Press had not yet called the race. If Nathan holds, he would face November ballot competition in a still competitive Florida political landscape.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#florida-politics#politics#recount
Tampa men linked to Cuban coast interception; one killed
world1 month ago

Tampa men linked to Cuban coast interception; one killed

Cuban authorities say a Florida-registered boat intercepted off Cuba carried 10 passengers; one Tampa man, Michael Ortega Casanova, was killed and another, Leo Enrique Cruz Gómez, detained after a confrontation with the Cuban coast guard described as a ‘terrorist infiltration.’ Associates say both men were involved with Casa Cuba de Tampa, an anti-communist Cuban group; U.S. officials are reviewing the incident and remain skeptical of Cuba’s account.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#boat#coast-guard#cuba
Tampa Bay Rays push for public-backed ballpark on college campus
business2 months ago

Tampa Bay Rays push for public-backed ballpark on college campus

Gov. Ron DeSantis, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and other officials voiced support for the Rays' plan to build a ballpark on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, but financing remains contentious as the team seeks public funds up to roughly $2.3 billion; Rays say they will cover at least 50% and rely on public sources like tourism taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. Local leaders, including Mayor Castor, remain skeptical about using taxpayer money; a 180-day exclusive negotiation window has begun, with the target opening around 2029 and past financing efforts having stalled.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#business#desantis#manfred
NHL may warm the ice for Tampa Stadium Series as mild forecast looms
sports2 months ago

NHL may warm the ice for Tampa Stadium Series as mild forecast looms

Three days before Sunday’s Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium, the NHL is juggling ice protection in a climate-controlled tent. Cooler weather recently allowed the HVAC to stay off overnight, but if forecast highs in the 40s and low temps bring the ice to the wrong consistency, officials may warm it before warmups. The ice sits around 24F with indoor pans at 18F and tent air near 59F; the league could tear down the tent early to accommodate ESPN and tech setup. The weekend also includes a veterans hockey showcase and a shoreline-restoration project as part of broader events surrounding the game.

via tampabay.com|
#ice#nhl#sports
Gasparilla Weekend Goes Full Tilt: A Field Guide to the 2026 Stadium Series
sports2 months ago

Gasparilla Weekend Goes Full Tilt: A Field Guide to the 2026 Stadium Series

A field-guide preview of the 2026 NHL Stadium Series in Tampa, detailing a Thursday Lightning–Jets game, Friday’s Bert Kreischer show, Saturday’s Gasparilla Invasion and Parade plus a Kings of Leon concert, and Sunday’s Stadium Series pregame tailgate and outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium, with notes on weather, crowd festivities, and beanie-ready conditions.

via NHL.com|
#gasparilla#kings-of-leon#nhl
Lightning Stadium Series forecast: a surprisingly cold Tampa night for outdoor hockey
sports2 months ago

Lightning Stadium Series forecast: a surprisingly cold Tampa night for outdoor hockey

Forecasters expect Sunday’s Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium to be unusually cold for Tampa, with puck drop in the upper 30s to around 40°F and the potential for a dry, low-humidity air that helps ice conditions. A temperature-controlled tent and dew-point management aim to minimize frost; no major precipitation is anticipated, though some models hint at a slim chance of snow flurries if a stronger eastward storm develops. Overall, it could be one of the coldest Feb. 1 outings in the area, a rare win for outdoor hockey in Tampa Bay.

via tampabay.com|
#hockey#outdoors#sports
Rays push Tampa-area stadium plan after Hillsborough College MOU
sports2 months ago

Rays push Tampa-area stadium plan after Hillsborough College MOU

The Rays advanced a stadium/mixed-use plan by signing a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hillsborough College to explore a Dale Mabry campus site, aiming for a 2029 opening while Tropicana Field remains leased through 2028; funding remains uncertain as officials weigh public support, and ownership changes have renewed talk that Orlando could become a fallback if progress in Tampa stalls.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#hillsborough-county#orlando#rays
Rays eye Hillsborough campus for stadium as funding and approvals loom
sports2 months ago

Rays eye Hillsborough campus for stadium as funding and approvals loom

The Rays have a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Hillsborough College to explore a new ballpark on the Dale Mabry campus with a 2029 opening target. Financing would be a public-private mix, potentially up to roughly $1.1 billion in public subsidies from bed taxes and the Community Investment Tax. A wide array of players—county commissioners, the City of Tampa, the Tampa Sports Authority, state education boards, and the governor’s circle—must approve and navigate hurdles such as political opposition, airport-height restrictions, and redevelopment considerations. Hillsborough College would lease the land to the Rays, with ownership potentially transferring to the county if public money is used. The path forward is uncertain and depends on a lengthy approval process and coordination among many agencies and local neighbors.

via tampabay.com|
#hillsborough-college#public-funding#rays
Rays Stadium on Hillsborough College Campus Moves Forward With Non-Binding Deal
local2 months ago

Rays Stadium on Hillsborough College Campus Moves Forward With Non-Binding Deal

Hillsborough College’s board of trustees unanimously approved a non-binding memorandum of understanding with the Tampa Bay Rays to explore building a stadium on the Dale Mabry campus as part of a larger mixed-use redevelopment. The plan grants the Rays a 180-day exclusive window to negotiate a final agreement, with ownership potentially transferring to the county if public funding is involved. The project would add new classrooms and learning spaces, create jobs, and require approvals from the Hillsborough County Commission and the Tampa City Council. A final deal remains uncertain amid funding skepticism and questions about financing and timelines, including a proposed stadium target of 2029.

via tampabay.com|
#development#hillsborough-college#local
Vikings WR Addison faces Florida trespass arrest, adding to off-field saga
sports2 months ago

Vikings WR Addison faces Florida trespass arrest, adding to off-field saga

Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison was arrested in Tampa early Monday on suspicion of trespassing and released about 11 hours later with no charges filed. Vikings officials say they are gathering facts as Addison’s history of off-field incidents—previous speeding and reckless-driving issues—adds complexity to his contract outlook and future with the team.

via CBS News|
#jordan-addison#minnesota-vikings#off-field-issues