Tampa Bay Rays stadium funding vote delayed in Hillsborough County

8 articles · Updated · Bay News 9 · May 6

Commissioners skipped the item at Tuesday's meeting, leaving May 20 as the last chance to approve a deal before the team's June 1 deadline.
Commissioner Joshua Wostal said the Rays have not provided financing documents or plans showing promised economic benefits from surrounding development.
The proposed ballpark would cost about $2.3 billion, with Hillsborough County expected to provide $750 million and Tampa asked for $251 million, as the team targets a 2029 opening.

With public funding in doubt, can the Tampa Bay Rays' new stadium deal survive its fast-approaching deadline?

As the Rays' stadium plan stalls, could Tampa Bay be on the verge of losing its MLB team entirely?