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Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ballpark project that will replace the domed Tropicana Field.

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What happened Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan.
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Left / center-leftTampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan

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CenterTampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan

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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Aug 28, 10:40 PM

Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3...

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The IndependentNews report · Aug 28, 10:40 PM

Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan

The Tampa Bay Rays have secured county approval for a financing plan to build a new stadium

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Aug 28, 10:40 PM: WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) joined the source map.

Aug 28, 10:40 PM: The Independent joined the source map.

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