A Major Announcement is coming on the Future of the Trop This Morning (Wednesday June, 29th) at 10am
Mayor Ken Welch gave himself a June 30 deadline to select a developer to redevelop Tropicana Field, one of the largest land deals in the country.
The Welch administration has announced a news conference Wednesday morning, teasing a “major announcement” regarding the Tropicana Field according to a news release, on the redevelopment plans for the 86 acres where Tropicana Field sits. Welch’s team also said his announcement will provide "clarity" as to whether the Tampa Bay Rays will remain in the city when their lease is up at Tropicana Field in 2027.