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Community leaders call for more local control over development of St. Pete's Tropicana Field site

On Monday, Mayor Ken Welch selected the Hines-Rays proposal for the old Gas Plant site.

By Arielle Stevenson

Jan 31, 2023

On Monday morning, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch selected the Tampa Bay Rays & Hines proposal for redevelopment of the city’s Gas Plant. Hines, a Texas-based mega-developer, offered St. Pete the most money for development rights ($1.8 billion) and the fastest site development timeline (guaranteed by the season opener of 2028).

City councilman Richie Floyd says the city-owned Gas Plant area could be redeveloped like any other city asset.

Assuming Brady retires, here are five potential quarterbacks for the Tampa Bay Bucs next season

Jimmy G might be too pricey for the Bucs, but never say never.

By Carter Brantley

Maybe Jimmy Garoppolo wants to get a prove-it year before securing a long-term deal elsewhere.

Tampa International Airport is now offering non-stop flights to San Diego and Puerto Rico

Two sunny destinations besides Florida are now more accessible.

By Tyana Rodgers

Crash Boat Beach in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.

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Scott Dempster's bandmates and family stage memorial concert for the late Headlights bassist

By Eric Snider

Scott Dempster, a long-time bass player on the Tampa Bay music scene who died of an apparent heart attack on Nov. 21 of last year, two months shy of his 68th birthday.

Inaugural Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival happens this spring

By Kyla Fields

Inaugural Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival happens this spring

Tampa Bay’s 7venth Sun Brewery releases new 'Pink Tax' seltzers next week

By Tyana Rodgers

Tampa Bay’s 7venth Sun Brewery releases new 'Pink Tax' seltzers next week

Tampa city council candidate accrued over $60,000 in unpaid taxes over past decade

By Justin Garcia

Mike Suarez speaks during a Tampa Tiger Bay Club forum earlier this month.

Popular Midwest coffee chain Biggby opens first Tampa Bay location

By Colin Wolf

Popular Midwest coffee chain Biggby opens first Tampa Bay location

Tampa Bay Republican files bill allowing school-board candidates to not live in district before running for position

By News Service of Florida

Tampa Bay Republican files bill allowing school-board candidates to not live in district before running for position

New bill would allow Florida residents to conceal guns without a permit

By Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida

House Speaker Paul Renner announces a proposal that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without licenses.

City of St. Pete is ready to meet health committee to discuss sending funds to Tampa Bay Abortion Fund

By Arielle Stevenson

Reproductive rights activists demonstrate in St. Petersburg on Sept. 3, 2022.

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The Clearwater home of late 'Cheers' actress Kirstie Alley is now for sale

The Clearwater home of late 'Cheers' actress Kirstie Alley is now for sale

Photos: All the pirates, scallywags and rowdy revelers we saw at Tampa's 2023 Gasparilla parade

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A St. Pete home designed by architect Sam M. Goldman, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, is now for sale

A St. Pete home designed by architect Sanford M. Goldman, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright, is now for sale

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