Hillsborough County Commissioners voted 5-2 on Friday to approve the Tampa Bay Rays ballpark deal, clearing the final major municipal hurdle. The project would be built at the Hillsborough College North Dale Mabry campus, following back-to-back local government votes.
WHO:Hillsborough County Commissioners; Tampa Bay Rays
WHAT:Approved a $2.3 billion Rays ballpark project at the Hillsborough College North Dale Mabry campus.
WHEN:Aug 28, 2026
WHERE:Hillsborough County, FL
WHY:The county commissioners approved the ballpark deal in a vote that cleared the final major municipal hurdle after back-to-back local government votes.
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