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DeSantis Backs Rays Stadium Plan at Hillsborough College

2/25/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College for discussions on a Rays stadium.
The college will collaborate with the Rays on a 113-acre mixed-use development at the Dale Mabry Campus.
The Rays seek a public-private partnership to facilitate the stadium development.
DeSantis indicated potential funding shifts to support the project, despite vetoing tax dollars for sports facilities.

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Story summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College for discussions on a Rays stadium.
The college will collaborate with the Rays on a 113-acre mixed-use development at the Dale Mabry Campus.
The Rays seek a public-private partnership to facilitate the stadium development.
DeSantis indicated potential funding shifts to support the project, despite vetoing tax dollars for sports facilities.