NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 28, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Commission approves new Tampa Bay Rays stadium and development
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a new stadium and mixed-use development project for the Tampa Bay Rays. This decision follows the Tampa City Council's approval of the same project one day prior.
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The approval authorizes the construction of a new stadium and surrounding development on Hillsborough College property, finalizing the local government support required for the project to proceed.
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Who's Mentioned
personJoshua Wostal“Commissioner who voted against the stadium.”personJulia Mandell“County attorney who negotiated the agreement terms.”organizationHillsborough County Commission“Governing body that approved the stadium financing agreement.”organizationTampa City Council“The city governing body that approved the project the day before the county.”locationHillsborough College“The site designated for the new stadium and development.”personChris Boles“Commissioner who voted in favor of the stadium.”personChristine Miller“Commissioner who voted in favor of the stadium.”personBill Carlson“Tampa City Council member who pushed for deal restructuring.”personKen Babby“CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays.”personKen Hagan“Commission Chair who voted in favor of the stadium.”personDonna Cameron Cepeda“Commissioner who voted against the stadium.”personGwen Myers“Commissioner who voted in favor of the stadium.”personHarry Cohen“Commissioner who voted in favor of the stadium.”personJane Castor“Mayor of Tampa who supported the agreement.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team receiving stadium funding.”