Welch ‘definitely’ open to talking same deal with new Rays owner

Reports of the death of the Historic Gas Plant District deal may be premature, Poliverse can exclusively reveal – but legislative agreement may be much harder to come by than it was in 2023.

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch said that he considered the deal offered to Stu Sternberg, which was formally terminated last month, to be a basis for negotiation with the incoming Zalupski ownership group, which is in advanced talks to purchase the Rays for $1.7 billion.

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Council considers economic impact of losing the Rays 

School superintendent plans to build on ‘unthinkable’ success

Pinellas County Schools welcomed about 85,000 students back to classrooms Monday morning. When asked to describe the 2025-26 year with one word, Superintendent Kevin Hendrick said, “Excitement.” 

Hendrick explained that "success begets more success,” and he plans to capitalize on momentum. The school district recently earned its second consecutive “A” grade from the state despite never reaching that benchmark until 2024. 

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