Hillsborough County Approves Stadium Negotiations
College board approved nonbinding memo for exclusive Rays stadium talks.
Rays CEO Ken Babby announced renderings for 113-acre mixed-use stadium development.
Project includes 99-year lease and projected $34 billion economic impact.
Hillsborough County considers funding options, including visitor taxes and $50M appropriation.
Rays aim for 2029 stadium opening to meet 2028 lease expiration.
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