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Turning to St. Petersburg, the situation is equally murky. While the city still possesses land around Tropicana Field for potential development, there’s a cloud of discontent looming over any negotiations with Rays ownership led by Stu Sternberg. After a previously approved deal was pitched by the Rays and subsequently backed out, local officials are reportedly unwilling to engage further without significant changes. This conflict creates an inhospitable climate for any long-term arrangements.