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St. Pete council belatedly approves Rays stadium bond issuance
In a 4-3 vote Thursday evening, city council members approved a non-ad valorem tax bond issuance to finance St. Petersburg’s contribution to the Historic Gas Plant District’s $6.7 billion redevelopment. A $1.37 billion ballpark will anchor the 30-year project.
Jason Mathis, CEO of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, recently told the Catalyst that “there are several well-heeled local groups who are talking about finding ways to support the team and keep them in St. Pete.”
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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