From dump to dugouts: Toytown sports complex plans progress

The saga surrounding a long-dormant landfill in north St. Petersburg has a new chapter that could propel the local economy.

Brian Lowack, CEO of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, called the centrally located, former Toytown landfill an “endless opportunity in the heart of the Tampa Bay region.” A local sports facility developer believes its plan to transform the 235-acre site into a massive sports complex would generate a direct economic impact of $350 million within five years.

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Inside the Rays’ mad dash to transform Steinbrenner Field

Moving often involves bribing a few buddies with pizza and beer. That will not suffice for the Tampa Bay Rays, who have four days to transform Steinbrenner Field into a temporary home.

The 11,000-seat minor league and New York Yankees spring training stadium will host the Rays throughout the 2025 season. About 150 people will work around the clock to help the team start from scratch in Tampa.

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