TAMPA, Fla. — Hundreds of business leaders with the Westshore Alliance are supporting a new ballpark in Hillsborough County. The group sent a letter of support to the Hillsborough County Commission and the Tampa City Council this week.
If approved, the Rays’ ballpark would potentially be located in the Westshore district on Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus. Tampa Bay Rays President Ken Babby shared a presentation with leaders in the Westshore Alliance last week.
Westshore Alliance Executive Director Michael Maurino said a new stadium in the Westshore district is all about economic development…