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Sports fanatics and local Rays fans have been converging on the city. Add in the national spotlight from hosting the World Series, and St. Petersburg is ripe for an economic boom.
The iconic sports bar across from the Trop is basking in this extended postseason run.
With a bounty of options, here's what Rays fans loaded up on all season long.
Council member Bill Carlson joins the meeting virtually for the second vote to make sure it passes.
The Trop’s highest seats are a novel playoff treat — and some of the best in the ballpark, fans say.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says a groundbreaking on the ballpark is “imminent,” with team leaders promising completion by 2029.
Campaign contributions came from members of the Tampa Bay Rays' ownership and companies they own.
Game company ran into high costs, cracked trays and a dice dilemma
Rays CEO Ken Babby tours the Atlanta Braves’ complex, sharing elements that will be part of the Tampa site, as well as what the team plans to build bigger and better.
The former two-term Tampa mayor will face a dozen opponents next March.
How the MLB team landed on the Hillsborough College site for its “forever home.”
By 5-2 vote, Hillsborough lifts last obstacle to Rays' leap across bay
On a 4-3 vote, it sends the Rays’ plan to the Hillsborough commission for a final debate.
After months of talk about public contributions, development incentives and more, city and county leaders are set to vote.
A look back at the twists and turns as the team went from St. Pete to potential Tampa residents.
Hillsborough and Tampa have come to terms, with final stadium votes set for next week.
Hillsborough County Commissioner Chris Boles went as far as to say he will vote no on the updated terms of the Rays $2.3 billion project.
State officials haven’t cleared up speculation about a possible tie to Rays stadium plans.
The county commissioner is a passionate advocate of keeping Major League Baseball in Tampa Bay. Can he finally bring the team across the bridge?
Two Tampa City Council members are running. Will their votes on the stadium sway the election?
Hillsborough County chairperson told the Times he is willing to call a special meeting in August.
Rays CEO Ken Babby says the stadium project in Tampa can continue without the City Council's vote.
Officials say the team could alter the current structure to reduce Tampa’s contribution — or totally remove it.
A few Hillsborough College facilities on the Dale Mabry campus would remain open.
The ruling is similar to the Rays shortstop’s original trial in 2025. This time a judicial pardon eliminates potential punishment.
The 99-year deal is a key step toward a stadium deal, but there are plenty left.
The team’s Tampa stadium aspirations should pass the first nonbinding litmus test this week.
Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor praise the nonbinding draft agreement.
Tampa and Hillsborough may vote on the nonbinding agreement with the Rays next week.
The change comes after backlash to a manta that was captured and sent to SeaWorld in Abu Dhabi.
The wildlife commission votes this week on a rule that still permits companies to catch manta rays for aquariums around the world. Lawmakers are pushing back.
The team is working toward securing a nonbinding memorandum of understanding in May, Tampa Bay Rays CEO Ken Babby says.
The proposed deal could hinge on property taxes. It wasn't supposed to.
This comes after Hillsborough says it is unlikely to meet stadium deadline.
Team has set June 1 for when “definitive documents must be completed and approved by all parties.”
More specifics surrounding Hillsborough’s stadium talks have been publicized, but there is still not much certainty about funding.
County and city’s stadium financing options end up $75 million short of the billion-dollar request.
Officials say protesters were blocking exit
Hillsborough administrator Bonnie Wise shared a document with commissioners showing money for Lightning, Yankees is required to meet Rays’ ask.
His haul includes contributions from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Buccaneers owner and a tower developer.
One worker was killed in the collapse of a parking garage under construction. The building’s condition impeded efforts to find two others.
The draft proposal, which has not been vetted by county staff, sets a June 1 deadline.
Tehran wants Israeli strikes on Hezbollah to end. Terms exclude Lebanon, Trump says.
Crews were working to stabilize the structure, a planned seven-level parking garage being built for CHOP.
Many support the baseball team in Tampa, but oppose using sales tax money to make it happen.
Gov. Ron DeSantis joins local leaders at what could be the year’s only sellout.
Commissioners approve motion to receive an important legal opinion and will hold a workshop before a stadium deal vote.