St. Pete Approves $23M Tropicana Roof Repair Amid Stadium Talks
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The St. Petersburg City Council has approved a $23 million repair to the hurricane-damaged roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, aiming for completion by the 2026 season. This decision comes amid uncertainty over financing a new $1.3 billion stadium, with the Rays temporarily relocating to Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The broader redevelopment project, including a new ballpark, faces delays and community concerns over funding priorities, especially following recent hurricanes.