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With potential Tampa site, the Rays’ ‘momentum is real and growing’

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted Tuesday to grant a 22-acre parcel of state-owned land to Hillsborough College for a potential new ballpark to house the Tampa Bay Rays.

Cabinet members Attorney General James Uthmeier, Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson seconded approval of the deal.

Time’s up: The race to fix ‘unconstitutional’ hurricane land-use law

Time’s up: The race to fix ‘unconstitutional’ hurricane land-use law

The future of downtown’s crane-damaged building in limbo

The future of downtown’s crane-damaged building in limbo

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Pinellas County School Board OKs two closures

Amidst enrollment declines and increased costs, the Pinellas County School Board voted Tuesday evening to close Pinellas Park’s Cross Bayou Elementary and Gulfport’s Disston Academy at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year. 

The recommendation to close the schools was unveiled at a January workshop and is a part of the district’s Planning for Progress initiative. 

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Catalina acquired by Infillion
Jon Gruden named Firestone Grand Prix grand marshal
PSTA to offer discounted fares for Grand Prix attendees
Registration open for the 2026 Florida Housing Solutions Summit
DeSantis, cabinet approve 22 acres for Rays stadium in Tampa
Pinellas’ Bayside Bridge is now the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

Feb 28 @ 09:00 AM

Raymond James Gasparilla Festival of the Arts

Feb 28 @ 02:00 PM

Clearwater Sea-Blues Festival

Feb 28 @ 05:30 PM

Tampa Roller Derby- Battle of the Heights

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First St. Pete Brick Pitch event is March 5
The Shuffle

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St. Petersburg College

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Dean of Dual Enrollment

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