Patrick Zalupski

Nick Howland says he traveled to St. Petersburg on the private plane of team owner and Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski “to help raise funds for my political committee” and said “it will all be disclosed."

Here's how a city built a dome to land a Major League Baseball team despite being told not to — and how the search for something better has continued ever since.

The commissioner discussed the proposal at an owners' meeting when the Rays gave an update. Meantime, former manager Joe Maddon says he hopes Tampa can "finish what we started."

The state's transfer of 22 acres took place in February with minimal discussion and no mention of the appraised value of the land.

The billionaire attorney calls Rays managing partner Patrick Zalupski a friend with whom he's had regular contact. The Rays, however, have an agreement to negotiate stadium plans only with Tampa and Hillsborough.

The Battery Atlanta's mixed-use development hasn’t been able to pay off Cobb County's $300 million subsidy, casting doubt on the Rays' similar strategy to cover a billion-dollar ask of taxpayers, writes an economist and lifelong Braves fan.

The stadium, ridiculed as MLB’s worst venue, is open again after being damaged by Hurricane Milton, and players and fans can’t wait to get indoors. A sellout crowd is set for the home opener against the Cubs.

Representatives from the team and Hillsborough College will attend the community sessions. The first of three is scheduled Tuesday at the Dale Mabry campus, with more to be announced.

The Cabinet will review a proposal for using 22 acres of state land for the Rays' 113-acre mixed-use ballpark development, with the requirement of integrating the college and team in a revised master plan.

Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan said he's confident the Rays can work out a deal to build a stadium on the North Dale Mabry campus. If not, he told WDAE, don't be surprised if they end up in Orlando.

The team wants to build a stadium-anchored development on what is now the college's North Dale Mabry campus. The school's board of trustees voted unanimously to start negotiations with the team.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the plan would rejuvenate the area and ensure baseball remains in Tampa Bay. On Tuesday, the college's trustees took a first step to get the ball rolling.