"That’s why we put in the proposal the option for the Rays to stay, which we hope they will.”
“But we’re so excited to have progress on the site.”
Community feedback has informed a draft site plan for the Port of St. Petersburg's redevelopment.
"We’ve got a responsibility to move both intentionally and quickly.”
The existing marina is 40 years old and “showing its age.”
“I hate to say this, but it doesn’t matter what St. Pete did right across the street.”
St. Petersburg has triggered a state law that requires public notice before disposing of property in a community redevelopment area.
A developer based in South Florida can now build up to 776 housing units at the site.
“What did we learn from getting the best master developer in Hines and the Rays that walked away from us?”
“I certainly think that’s something that both the council and administration will take into account."
