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Gov. DeSantis to talk future Tampa Bay Rays ballpark? Speculation mounts
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (514+ words) Could the state of Florida take a role in solidifying baseball in the Tampa Bay area? That seems possible given Gov.Ron DeSantis and Major League Baseball CommissionerRob Manfred reportedly are slated for a press conference next week at Hillsborough…...
Hillsborough College seeks $50M in state funds ahead of potential Tampa Bay Rays stadium
1+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) As Hillsborough College was positioning itself for negotiations with the Tampa Bay Rays over a potential new stadium and mixed-use redevelopment at the Dale Mabry Campus, the college submitted a $50 million state funding request for campus improvements. Zephyrhills Republican Sen....
Hillsborough County, Tampa Bay Lightning extend arena deal to at least 2043
1+ week, 2+ day ago (374+ words) Tampa Bay Lightning fans, rejoice. Your home team will stay in Tampa until at least 2043 under a deal Hillsborough County Commissioners approved to extend by six years the team's lease to play at Benchmark International Arena. Under the agreement, the…...
Hillsborough College Trustees OK first step in Tampa Bay Rays stadium talks
1+ week, 3+ day ago (588+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays" search for a new home took a tangible step forward as the Hillsborough College Board of Trustees approved a nonbinding agreement that could ultimately shift the franchise away from St. Petersburg under its new ownership. The…...
Ron DeSantis backs Rays' Hillsborough College stadium idea, but says team needs to do more to compete
1+ week, 3+ day ago (501+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding out hope that the latest potential stadium plan for the Tampa Bay Rays, at the Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus, will bolster the franchise's prospects. "It could be very good for HCC, and I've met…...
Tampa Bay Lightning arena agreement worth up to $358.5M heads to Hillsborough County Commission
1+ week, 4+ day ago (315+ words) Hillsborough County Commissioners are scheduled to consider a $250 million agreement with the Tampa Bay Lightning to expand the county's financial commitment to renovations at the Benchmark International Arena (formerly known as the Amalie Arena) and extend the team's lease from…...
Potential new Rays stadium at Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus slotted for first step
2+ week, 1+ day ago (413+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays appear one step closer to identifying a location for a new stadium and related development, with an expected meeting Tuesday with the Hillsborough College District Board of Trustees to discuss a potential development at the school's…...
Ken Babby sets hard date for new ballpark, inspires confidence in new Rays leadership
2+ week, 1+ day ago (725+ words) Ken Babby, the new CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays following its sale, is setting the tone for what could be a new chapter in Rays baseball that leaves the controversies of the past more than a decade behind through…...
Tampa Bay Rays open 2026 Spring Training ticket sales next week
3+ week, 1+ day ago (328+ words) The Tampa Bay Rays will open ticket sales next week for the 2026 Spring Training season as the team prepares to return to Tropicana Field later this year. The Rays will again train and play home exhibition games at the Charlotte…...
Bobby Olszewski’s new book reflects on the intersection of politics, business and baseball
3+ week, 4+ day ago (379+ words) Former Rep. Bobby Olszewski has earned endorsements from three MLB stars for his new leadership book, "Grand Slam Leadership: Using Baseball Principles and Strategies to Win in Business and Life." The book combines Olszewski's background in public service, academia and…...