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POLL: MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit
Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time. Tropicana Field's fabric dome in St. Petersburg was shredded by Hurricane Milton’s winds. A number of spring training sites around the area have been suggested as temporary homes. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said on a recent podcast that the league wants a location for the Rays in the region if possible. A complete damage assessment of Tropicana Field is underway. Results are expected in early November.
Hernando County Commissioners look to extend their State of Emergency
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Hernando County commissioners say they still need help and are looking to extend their State of Emergency because of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The Withlacoochee River is reaching historic flood levels, and the water is receding much slower than anyone anticipated, making matters even worse for residents. The National Water Prediction […]
‘Kids Who Flip’ inspires new generation of real estate entrepreneurs
TAMPA BAY, Fl (BLOOM) – Kids Who Flip is more than just a reality TV show—it’s aiming to educate and inspire teens about real estate and financial independence. Filmed in the city of Tampa, this show follows six young entrepreneurs, aged 12-17, as they tackle the challenges of flipping houses while learning vital life lessons […]
Breakaway Music Festival returns to Tampa in 2025 for another unforgettable weekend
TAMPA Fla, (BLOOM) – Tampa, get ready to dance—Breakaway Music Festival is making its electrifying return to Raymond James Stadium on April 25-26, 2025. After last year’s massive success, which saw thousands of festivalgoers partying through the night, the nation’s largest touring electronic music festival is back, and it’s set to be even bigger and […]
St. Pete beach hosts free ‘Concert in the Park’
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (BLOOM) — The Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with the City of St. Pete Beach to host a free community concert on Friday, October 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Horan Park (7701 Boca Ciega Dr., St. Pete Beach, FL). The event is designed to uplift […]
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