Gotta love that Rays stadium plan! Also, gotta know what it’ll cost

The Rays began reaching out in community forums this week, but they’re still a little vague on the public’s portion of the bill. While the forums give residents a chance to ask questions and offer feedback, they are mostly designed to convince everyone that building a mixed-use development around a $2.3 billion stadium will be a boon for the team, the college and Tampa Bay’s quality of life, writes Times sports columnist John Romano. Read more of his thoughts: https://www.tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/03/04/tampa-bay-rays-community-engagement-stadium-hillsborough-college-atlanta-miami/