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Business leaders advocate for stadium deal, patience
St. Petersburg officials will take another swing at approving their contribution toward a $6.7 billion redevelopment anchored by a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium Thursday afternoon. Two of the city’s most prominent business leaders are hopeful for a late-inning save.
Jason Mathis, CEO of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, said the 30-year project’s economic benefits remain unchanged for all involved – and thus believes the Rays could still anchor the Gas Plant’s redevelopment.
St. Pete’s next era? A $6.8 billion vision for the Trop site
One of the global investment community’s most recognizable names has enlisted a prominent local development firm and commercial contractor to transform the area
October 2025 Work Plan Update
Thanks to support from our members and board, we made progress on many of the priorities we identified in our 2025 Work Plan and kept momentum in our mission.
Council considers economic impact of losing the Rays
While officials hope the Tampa Bay Rays remain in St. Petersburg after the 2028 season, they are also preparing for life without the team.
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