Welch: As St. Petersburg moves forward, new Tropicana Field must
Morning Briefing: Tampa -- June 30, 2022
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Tropicana Field Redevelopment: Mayor Welch Restarts RFP Process
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The soul of St. Pete is on the line, and only one Tropicana Field
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Before the Highway: Mayor Ken Welch, St. Petersburg, Florida
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St. Pete accepting proposals for Trop redevelopment site, must
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St. Pete mayor reopens talks on future of Rays stadium site
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Rays/Hines selected to redevelop Tropicana Field location - DRaysBay
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City of St. Petersburg releases RFP for 86-acre Tropicana Field
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Tampa Bay Rays unveil plans for $1.3 billion stadium in St. Pete
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St. Pete mayor seeks new proposals to keep Rays in city
Welch: As St. Petersburg moves forward, new Tropicana Field must
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St. Pete's Historic Gas Plant District future down to 4 groups
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Mayor Welch restarts process for 86-acre Tropicana Field
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Plan outlined for new Rays ballpark, redevelopment