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First on the list is the proposed new stadium project. The city and county initially approved plans for a new venue, which was well-received by stakeholders. However, delays in the project have led the Rays to reconsider their commitment, fearing that costs may escalate further. The team is also facing a lack of long-term solutions for the interim, as they prepare to play the 2025 season at Steinbrenner Field—a temporary arrangement that could only last a year.