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Tampa Bay TimesSaturday, 11 April 2026
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County: other funds needed
Hillsborough administrator Bonnie Wise shared a document with commissioners showing money for Lightning, Yankees is required to meet Rays’ ask.
The paper frames the stadium funding debate as a complex municipal finance issue, focusing on the administrative details and competing priorities for local tax revenue rather than political drama.
Local governments in the Tampa Bay area are navigating the financial logistics of funding a new baseball stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. This involves complex allocations of local tax dollars, requiring officials to balance the needs of the baseball team against existing commitments to other local sports franchises.
“meet Rays' ask”
“Civic accountability and localism”
Man who killed his wife and 3 in her family sentenced to die
A jury in July voted 11-1 to send Shelby Nealy to death row. A judge made it official Friday.
Straightforward report on a major local sentencing, emphasizing the finality of the judge's decision following the jury's recommendation.
Welch raises $220,766 for St. Pete reelection bid for mayor
His haul includes contributions from the Tampa Bay Rays, the Buccaneers owner and a tower developer.
Factual accounting of a local mayor's campaign finances, notably highlighting contributions from regional sports figures and property developers.
Is cruise port proposal for Tampa Bay finished?
In March, Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke out against the Manatee County project. The company behind it has been silent about its plans since.
Examines the uncertain future of a local infrastructure project following opposition from the state governor and local residents.
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