Tropicana Field

While the Rays unwind their stadium conundrum, Mayor Jerry Demings says he’s been approached by more than one group, but more details are needed as well as talks on how his county would benefit.

The city council agreed to extend contracts with security, design and disaster recovery companies. The city’s engineering director said the project will not exceed the $55 million projection.

A general consensus among panelists was that the property should honor its roots while keeping the future in mind.

Castor said all Tampa officials can do is prepare for a phone call from the Rays' owners.

Bobbleheads, hats, shirts and drinkware will be among “thousands of items” available on Saturday. For $20, shoppers can fill a bag and get vouchers for two tickets to a Rays game at Steinbrenner Field.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would only help with infrastructure. He also wouldn't back the Rays playing in Tampa Bay or Orlando, but suggested different ownership could help the team succeed.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch discusses the uncertainty around the Tampa Bay Rays, the redevelopment of the Historic Gas Plant District, and other topics.

After meeting with the Rays to "check some legal boxes" on the site, Mayor Ken Welch signaled a new willingness to discuss a five- or 10-year extension of the team's lease – under the right conditions.

The group seeking to attract a team - perhaps the Tampa Bay Rays - says John Morgan, founder of the Morgan & Morgan law firm, is also financially involved in the effort.

The findings have remained hidden from the public, including the descendants of the interred, amid evolving plans to redevelop the area for a fourth time.

WUSF’s Steve Newborn and Colleen Wright with the Tampa Bay Times discuss the latest twists and turns in the ongoing saga of Tropicana Field and the fate of the Rays.

The replacement roof panels should be installed by December, leaving the Rays a couple of months to finish up interior stadium repairs.