NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 28, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County Commission approves new Tampa Bay Rays stadium and development project
The Hillsborough County Commission voted 5-2 to approve a new stadium and mixed-use development for the Tampa Bay Rays on Hillsborough College property. This decision follows the Tampa City Council's approval of the project one day prior.
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The approval authorizes the construction of a new professional sports stadium and surrounding commercial development in Tampa, 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 project.”personJulia Mandell“County attorney who negotiated the agreement terms.”organizationHillsborough County Commission“Governing body that approved the stadium financing.”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 project.”personChristine Miller“Commissioner who voted in favor of the project.”personBill Carlson“Tampa City Council member who negotiated city-side changes.”personKen Babby“CEO of the Tampa Bay Rays.”personKen Hagan“Commission Chair who voted in favor of the project.”personDonna Cameron Cepeda“Commissioner who voted against the project.”personGwen Myers“Commissioner who voted in favor of the project.”personHarry Cohen“Commissioner who voted in favor of the project.”personJane Castor“Mayor of Tampa who supported the agreement.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team and project developer.”