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Tampa Bay’s cost of doing business in the big leagues
July 2024 — With construction for the new $1.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium set to break ground later this year, the project faces a pivotal vote from the St. Petersburg City Council this Thursday, as debates heat up over the city’s hefty financial stake and mounting public opposition.
Rays tout potential redevelopment deal, host 'Here to Stay' event at Tropicana Field
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The owner of the Tampa Bay Rays, along with city leaders, are drumming up support ahead of Thursday’s vote on redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District. The team held a “We’re Here to Stay” press conference this morning. Rays’ officials...
Tickets now on sale for MLW’s return to Tampa
Get your tickets now for MLW Slaughterhouse. Tickets are now officially on sale for MLW’s return to the Tampa Bay Area of Florida on Friday, October 4 for MLW Slaugherhouse’24, a live signature event from the Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL. Tickets can be purchased at: http://www.MLWgo.com and...
Monte G. Kiffin (1940-2024)
Monte G. Kiffin, 84 of Redington Beach, FL, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Oxford, Mississippi. Monte Kiffin, the small town kid from Lexington, Nebraska went on to become one of the most influential defensive coaches in NFL history. Kiffin began his career in 1966, at the University of Nebraska where they won two National Championships during his time there. He quickly became one of the most respected defensive minds in football history, working with numerous teams but, most notably, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; where he was considered the mastermind of the “Tampa Two” defense that helped lead them to their first Super Bowl championship in 2002. He was inducted into the Buccaneers Ring of Honor in 2021 and just last month, he was awarded the Pro Football Hall of Fame Award of Excellence for his outstanding work in the league.
Tampa Bay Rays eager for stadium approval votes on Thursday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg City Councilors are set to vote Thursday on whether to approve a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. But in a press conference on Wednesday that they titled, "Here to Stay," the team is already claiming victory. "We've made a number of missteps...
ParkView helps pickleballers plan and prepare
Pickleball is popular among Florida residents, but common issues such as overcrowding of the courts and poor weather can lead to wasted time, money spent on gas and frustration for the players. ParkView, which provides real-time views of public park amenities through remote live camera access, was founded to solve...
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays fans travel near and far to cheer on the Major League Baseball team, who have struggled with filling the seats in recent years. San Pedro Gazette visited Tropicana Field on July 7, to watch the Tampa Bay Rays’ game against the Yankees and talk to fans.
Beal signed as UDFA by Tampa Bay Rays
TAMPA, Fla. – Fresno State right-handed pitcher Noah Beal has been signed by the Tampa Bay Rays as an undrafted free agent. Beal spent one season with the Diamond 'Dogs, making 16 starts and earning a 4-4 record. In his time at Fresno State, Beal struck out a team-leading...
Toronto Streets Beckon as USF Pro Championships Titles Up for Grabs
PALMETTO, Fla. – The USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire season has reached a critical stage. Only two race weekends remain for the top two rungs on the driver development ladder, USF Pro 2000 and USF2000, starting with this weekend’s Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, where both series will compete once again in support of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES.
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