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Tampa City Council Approves Rays Stadium Community Benefits Agreement
A recent 4-3 council vote approving the agreement
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- 2026-10-29
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The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 to approve a community benefits agreement tied to the proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium and entertainment district project at the Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus. The agreement requires funding for local housing, neighborhood improvements, and anti-displacement efforts.
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The Record
- 2026-10-29Tampa City Council approves $60 million Rays community benefits agreement tied to proposed stadiumPress coverage of this story.
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