Rays now want Trop repaired for 2026 season

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a change of heart regarding St. Petersburg’s plans to repair a storm-damaged Tropicana Field.

Rays president Matt Silverman sought to "clear up any uncertainty" related to rebuilding the stadium, at least a $56 million project, in a Dec. 30 email to City Administrator Rob Gerdes. He noted the team previously considered accepting a cash settlement that would have negated St. Petersburg's responsibility to repair the Trop.

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Pulpo finds immediate success in St. Pete

As they have for nearly three weeks, patrons packed a long-awaited Latin-fusion restaurant and bar's dimly lit dining room again Saturday night. Many stayed until nearly 3 in the morning.

Pulpo Kitchen + Lounge has been a welcome addition to St. Petersburg’s culinary scene since it debuted in mid-December. Jason Ruhe and Hope Montgomery, the husband-and-wife duo behind downtown’s popular Brick & Mortar restaurant, opened their latest concept at 2147 Central Ave. in the Grand Central District.

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