NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — EducationAugust 16, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa Bay Rays to select stadium construction manager as financing agreements near
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to announce a construction management firm for their new ballpark this Monday. Simultaneously, Hillsborough Community College President Ken Atwater indicated that final stadium financing agreements are expected to be presented to local officials within the coming days.
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The selection of a and the finalization of financing agreements are critical steps in the timeline for the proposed stadium project, which involves significant public and private investment.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to announce a construction management firm on Monday.
- Hillsborough Community College President Ken Atwater stated that stadium financing agreements could reach local officials within days.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida.”organizationHillsborough County Commission“Local governing body responsible for project approval.”organizationTampa City Council“Local governing body responsible for project approval.”organizationHillsborough College“Educational institution and site of the proposed stadium.”personLynn Hurtak“Tampa City Council member.”personBill Carlson“Tampa City Council member.”personKen Babby“Rays CEO.”personKen Hagan“Hillsborough County Commission Chair.”organizationHillsborough Community College“Local educational institution involved in the project discourse.”personKen Atwater“President of Hillsborough College.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team proposing a new stadium.”