Tropicana Field lost much of its fiber roof In St. Petersburg, FL after Hurricane Milton. By Seán Kinane/WMNF News, 13 Oct 2024.
The St. Pete City Council voted unanimously Thursday to terminate the Rays stadium deal.
The deal would have built a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays, as well as redeveloped the surrounding Historic Gas Plant District.
Council member Richie Floyd says the termination will have a minimal impact on the city.
“You know, I think we have an opportunity now, that we wouldnt have had if we were to go forward with this, one in which we have a lot more finances to move forward with the things we need in this city,” Floyd said.
City Council also approved agreements for the Rays to use city-owned land around Tropicana Field for parking and other uses.
According to The Atlantic, Stuart Sternberg has agreed to sell the Rays to Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for $1.7 billion.