ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - St. Petersburg City Council has taken the next step to repair Tropicana Field. On Thursday, the council approved an agreement for a new turf and a proposal for non-roof repairs.

The backstory:

The City of St. Pete is legally obligated to repair the Trop after the roof was ripped off during Hurricane Milton and the stadium suffered major damage.

The Tampa Bay Rays have been playing the 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, but the team is expected to return to its home stadium for the 2026 season.

Over the last several months, the city has approved funding to put roof and stadium repairs in motion.

Big picture view:

On Thursday, city council members approved a $1.3 million agreement for a new turf and infield materials. The city architect s

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