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City Council Changes Course on $23M Decision to Fix Rays' Tropicana Field
After approving $23 million to help repair the Tampa Bay Rays' hurricane-shredded roof at Tropicana Field late last week, the St. Petersburg City Council reversed its decision several hours later.
St. Petersburg City Council reverses vote, won’t repair Tropicana Field’s roof
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course on Thursday and won't be spending money to repair the Tampa Bay Rays' existing stadium after approving it only two hours before. The council also voted to delay a vote on bonds to finance a new home for the team,
St. Petersburg council votes to start Tropicana Field repairs, then changes its mind
Two hours after voting to spend about $24 million to start repairing hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field by replacing the ballpark’s roof, the St. Petersburg City Council on Thursday voted a second time and decided to halt that plan.
City reverses $23M decision to fix Tropicana Field for Rays
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed an earlier decision to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of Tropicana Field by the start of the 2026 season.
Tropicana Field roof repairs could be done by Rays' 2026 season; MLB team will need temporary home for 2025
While the roof at Tropicana Field was significantly damaged after Hurricane Milton made landfall last month, the 34-year-old stadium appears to remain structurally sound.
Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report
A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.
$23M repair approved for Tropicana Field roof
The go-ahead follows a decision last week to delay a vote on revenue bonds needed to finance a new, $1.3 billion ballpark.
Report says Tropicana Field can possibly be ready for '26
After Tropicana Field sustained significant damage during Hurricane Milton, a detailed damage assessment report sent to the city on Tuesday said the ballpark is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.
Florida city council changes mind on paying to repair Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark after hurricane ripped roof off
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course Thursday on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark.
Tampa Bay Rays Given Potential Timeline, Price Tag For Tropicana Field Repairs
Tropicana Field could be ready to host the Rays again by 2026 if the city is comfortable spending $55.7 million to fix the damage done by Hurricane Milton.
St. Petersburg council rejects immediate repair to Rays’ ballpark roof after first giving approval
The St. Petersburg City Council reversed course on whether to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of the Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark, initially voting narrowly for approval and hours later changing course.
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St. Petersburg council approves, then rejects Tropicana Field repairs
November 22 - Hours after initially approving a proposal to spend $23 million to repair the Tampa Bay Rays' ballpark, the St.
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No ball at Tropicana Field in 2026; new ballpark deal dies: Rays
The St. Petersburg City Council has decided not to approve over $23 million to repair Tropicana Field after Hurricane ...
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City Council reverses course on Trop repairs following county delays for new park
The damage Hurricane Milton dealt to Tropicana Field, multiple delays by the Pinellas County Commission, and a series of ...