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St. Petersburg to Investigate Possible Graves at Tropicana Field

3/11/2026

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The City of St. Petersburg approved a nearly $400,000 contract for "ground truthing" to investigate potential graves beneath Tropicana Field parking lots.
Researchers suspect up to 10 bodies from the historic Oaklawn Cemetery may be buried there.
St. Petersburg City Councilmember Corey Givens, Jr. advocates for a historical marker and broader searches in the former Gas Plant District.
The investigation will start after the 2026 baseball season.

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Story summary

The City of St. Petersburg approved a nearly $400,000 contract for "ground truthing" to investigate potential graves beneath Tropicana Field parking lots.
Researchers suspect up to 10 bodies from the historic Oaklawn Cemetery may be buried there.
St. Petersburg City Councilmember Corey Givens, Jr. advocates for a historical marker and broader searches in the former Gas Plant District.
The investigation will start after the 2026 baseball season.