Archaeologists will soon begin work to confirm whether 10 potential graves found in a November 2024 survey remain under a Tropicana Field parking lot.
The St. Petersburg City Council approved $378,896 March 5 to begin the third phase of determining whether graves remain after cemeteries there were moved out. The city began looking into that land in the Historic Gas Plant District six years ago for the redevelopment of the Trop.
While preparation will begin before opening day on April 6, digging will start after baseball season ends for the Tampa Bay Rays to avoid interference with home games. The World Series begins Oct. 23, but work could start before then. Funding approved for the project covers any needed asphalt resurfacing…