"That’s why we put in the proposal the option for the Rays to stay, which we hope they will.”
"We’ve got a responsibility to move both intentionally and quickly.”
“What did we learn from getting the best master developer in Hines and the Rays that walked away from us?”
City officials did not address a new Historic Gas Plant District redevelopment proposal at the meeting.
“I think Tropicana Field is going to look better than it has ever looked in April."
“The Rays and St. Pete can negotiate that land, and they’ll stay out of it.”
The Tampa Bay Rays' new ownership group, if they choose to stay beyond 2028, will have significant space to build a new stadium.
'We can’t wait for opening day, April 6, in a re-opened Tropicana Field, and celebrating the community’s resiliency.”
“Could we have gotten more money? Less money? I’ll never find out, and I’m perfectly comfortable with that.”
“The work is not done, but as I look around, I can see the sun rising."
