With the Tampa Bay Rays officially under new ownership, many questions remain about the team's future.

On Tuesday, the team was officially sold to a Florida business executive, Patrick Zalupski.

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"Im nervous about the future, I do have hope, but I am definitely nervous about the future and what it holds for us here," said Karen Kramer who owns Brooklyn South, a sandwich shop in St. Pete.

Theres a feeling of newfound hope and optimism for small business owners in St. Pete.

"I think they are going to bring new energy, I think they are going to bring excitement. I think they are going to bring a lot of entertainment," said Mark Ferguson, who owns Fergs Sports Bar and Grill.

As of Tuesday, a group led by Florida business executive Patrick Zalupski ow

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