Tropicana Field developer to be announced today; invasive fish found on Florida's Gulf Coast; and a new exhibit at the Dalí Museum
 |  | | | Monday, January 30, 2023 | | | Forward this to a friend Subscribe to more newsletters | | Happy Monday, Tampa Bay. A mix of sunshine and clouds are on tap, with a high of 82 and a low of 64.
We hope you enjoyed Gasparilla (more on that below). Today, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is expected to name a developer for Tropicana Field. Also, check out our coverage on researchers who documented a population of invasive goldline snakeheads along Florida's Gulf Coast and a new exhibit at the Dalí museum that turns dreams into a reality. |  | | [ANGELICA EDWARDS | Times] | | Rays have a developer and a plan for the Trop. Have they won over St. Petersburg’s mayor? | | St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch is expected to announce today his choice among four competing bids to redevelop the 86-acre Tropicana Field site with a new baseball stadium as its centerpiece. Nearly 40 years ago, the city razed a majority Black neighborhood to build a ballpark. Now, the mayor is trying to navigate a narrow line between keeping the Rays and delivering on long ago promises to the residents of the Historic Gas Plant District. Both St. Petersburg officials and a third-party consultant have identified Hines and Sugar Hill as the most impressive proposals. The Rays are entirely on board with Hines, and not so with Sugar Hill. If Welch does not choose the Rays’ proposal, will that lead to the team moving to Tampa? Or elsewhere? We looked closely at the issues involved in the mayor’s decision. Decision day: As Welch prepares to unveil his preferred developer for the Trop site, what comes next? His pick is just the beginning of a yearslong process. | | | | | | AROUND THE BAY | | Pirate palooza 🏴☠️: Saturday's Gasparilla celebration was one to remember — with thousands of swashbucklers taking to the streets of Tampa. This year, the event resulted in fewer arrests than last year. Promoting a local event? Here's how to add it to our new things to do database. Safety measures: When the Florida State Fair returns next month, it's also coming with new rules. Kids ages 17 and younger must be accompanied by an admission-paying parent or guardian after 6 p.m. each day. UF provost to resign: Joe Glover, who has held the post for 15 years, will step down at the end of July.
Rags to pitches: Cesar Hernandez is a first-generation American of Mayan immigrants from Guatemala's K'iche Tribe. He grew up poor in Brooklyn. These days, he runs a global consulting company. The USF graduate and Tampa entrepreneur explains how he made it.
Controversial plan: A Hillsborough County judge ruled that homebuilder Taylor Morrison can keep developing a 194-home project in Keystone but not sell individual homes until a court challenge is settled.
Extra federal aid: The U.S. Department of Treasury is sending an additional $6.5 million to the Tampa Bay area for affordable housing units. The money can also be used to assist families with rent and utility payments. Golf cart debacle: Gulf Harbors residents want to use their golf carts to enjoy New Port Richey's revitalized downtown. One problem for them, however, is not being able to use their carts to cross U.S. 19. Read more about that here. Invasive fish found: For the first time on record, researchers documented a population of goldline snakeheads on Florida's Gulf Coast, according to a study. The fish are known for their "highly aggressive nature." Not guilty verdict: A jury on Friday acquitted Tampa rapper Billy Adams III of murder for shooting two men at a Lutz recording studio. | | | BRIGHT SPOT |  | | [AYA DIAB | Times] | | New exhibit at The Dalí Museum turns dreams into physical images | | "The Shape of Dreams" is a traditional showing of works spanning 500 years. Curated by Dalí executive director Hank Hine, paintings depicting dreams from the 16th to 20th centuries are on loan from prestigious institutions. Our arts reporter shares her experience checking out the St. Petersburg exhibit. | | | | | Dive deeper into your favorite local subjects 📨 | | Our free email newsletters bring the best of the Tampa Bay Times to your inbox every week. Explore all of them here. | | | OPINION AND COMMENTARY | | Latest thought police victim: Between stories of college takeovers and canceled Black history classes, the days overflow with tropes too farcical to believe, writes columnist Stephanie Hayes. But Pinellas County's removal of Toni Morrison's "The Bluest Eye" is extra egregious — and personal. | | | SPORTS | | Rays' spending spree: Tampa Bay has made arbitration-avoiding multi-year deals for Jeffrey Springs and Pete Fairbanks. The franchise is still likely to be among the lowest payrolls but is spending money it doesn't have to. Fourth All-Star nod: Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov has always watched and imitated those around him. Now, a 29-year-old leader on the team, he's in a position to help make his teammates better. And this weekend, he'll compete in his fourth NHL All-Star Game. Staying in Tampa Bay? It's looking more likely Tom Brady could play for the Bucs again if he returns for another season, as ESPN reports the Dolphins are not "expected to pursue" him. Bucs interviews: Tampa Bay plans to meet with Georgia offensive coordinator Todd Monken, who was part of the Bucs' staff from 2016-18, and Giants quarterbacks coach Shea Tierney about its offensive coordinator opening. All eyes on Aztecs: CBS Sports just called San Diego State the "next hottest realignment candidate." One reason why: a new $310 million, 35,000-seat football stadium. Sound familiar, USF fans? | | | | |
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