S1E14. Homeruns, Hurricanes, & Housing: The Real Story of Florida's Entertainment & Sports Districts
From the saga of redoing the Rays' stadium to the redevelopment of iconic Old Florida areas, we’re diving into the controversial world of sports and entertainment districts. Real talk--who truly benefits once the promises have been made? Are these hubs a genuine boost to local economies or a form of exploitation? How do they reshape housing, transportation, and the culture of our communities? We’re not pulling any punches on this episode as we explore the balance between progress and gentrification, asking tough questions about who really benefits when Florida builds big.
Links Covered in This Episode
Babe Ruth's diet
Boiled peanuts brand
John's Pass re-development in Madera Beach
Central Ave in St. Petersburg
Channelside in Tampa
Once-sleepy Dunedin, Florida
Damage to to the Trop
Historic Fenway Hotel
Rays' game of chicken
St Pete subreddit
Cost for the new Rays' stadium
Historic St. Pete Pier
Dunedin municipal battle to keep nightlife
Bars in Dunedin Florida in the 1930s
History of the Devil Ray's
New Trop development plan
Tampa Bay Magazine
Callaloo's Southern comfort food
History of St. Pete College
The historic Deuces neighborhood
Historic Ybor City
The Castle and the Senator
The Shoe Licker in Ybor
Spring training in Florida
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