‘Forever starts now:’ Hillsborough approves final Rays stadium deal

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to build a new $2.3 billion stadium in Tampa. Hillsborough County commissioners approved the financing plan for the project. The Tampa Bay Times and FOX Sports both noted the approval. The Tampa Bay Times and St Pete Catalyst both noted that the city and county have approved the stadium. The Tampa Bay Times and WFLA both noted the reaction from Hillsborough College and local residents. The Tampa Bay Times and FOX Sports both noted the stadium's price tag.

The new stadium is part of a broader redevelopment plan for Tampa’s Westshore area. The Tampa Bay Times noted that two major redevelopment deals are moving forward in the area. The Tampa Bay Times and FOX Sports both noted the approval of the financing plan for the stadium. The Tampa Bay Times and St Pete Catalyst both noted that the city and county have approved the stadium. The Tampa Bay Times and WFLA both noted the reaction from Hillsborough College and local residents. The Tampa Bay Times and FOX Sports both noted the stadium's price tag.

The move to Tampa marks a significant shift for the Rays, who have played in St. Petersburg since their inception. The Tampa Bay Times and WFLA both noted the reaction from Hillsborough College and local residents. The Tampa Bay Times and FOX Sports both noted the stadium's price tag.