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Rays president reacts to ‘deflating’ news from MLB

In a move that Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg called “flat-out deflating” Thursday, Major League Baseball’s Executive Council decided to end the team’s ongoing efforts to build new, open-air stadiums in both Tampa Bay and Montreal.

In a virtual meeting with the press Thursday, Sternberg said the team made great strides in both markets, which made the council’s rejection all the more painful. Sternberg said he was thankful for the open-mindedness and support of civic, business and political leaders across Tampa Bay as the team worked to bring the plan to fruition.

Developer proposes to buy site near Tangerine Plaza for affordable housing

Developer proposes to buy site near Tangerine Plaza for affordable housing

OPSWAT rapidly grows headcount, prepares for future IPO

OPSWAT rapidly grows headcount, prepares for future IPO

Local NAACP president launches podcast to elevate community issues

Local NAACP president launches podcast to elevate community issues

Pinellas transit authority floats concept to operate countywide ferry service

Pinellas transit authority floats concept to operate countywide ferry service

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Your weekend arts forecast: A new guitar hero; bands from the past

Nashville-based guitarist JD Simo plays the Murray Theatre, Ruth Eckerd Hall's intimate black box room, Friday; his trio includes Adam Abrashoff on drums and Adam Bednarikwith playing bass. Raved Rolling Stone: "JD Simo spins soulful psychedelic blues rock with an improvisational bent reminiscent of the Grateful Dead and Stevie Ray Vaughan."

Simo plays hill country blues, psychedelic music and untethered rock 'n' roll. He was once a member of Phil Lesh's Phil & Friends, and has worked with Jack White, Luther Dickinson (whose hill country trio, the North Mississippi All-Stars, is beyond legendary) and Blackberry Smoke. He's also buds with Joe Bonamassa.

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