tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021348172235346593.post1640419762707016628..comments2024-03-03T06:01:35.285-05:00Comments on Shadow of the Stadium: Tribune Thinks St. Pete Should Build 18,000-Seat Soccer Stadium to Replace Baseball Team That's Only Drawing 18,000 FansUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021348172235346593.post-43999196955422755322014-06-22T00:30:59.200-04:002014-06-22T00:30:59.200-04:00Prime example why rags like the trib are dying, ra...Prime example why rags like the trib are dying, rampant hypocrisy not worth the bottom of a bird cage.<br />Rowdies owner assumes that the ongoing FIFA boondoggle - that Brazil can't afford not to mention the '16 Olympics - with it's temporary flare-up of interest that happens every 4 years and subsides quickly is the time to get "hi$" from state funding. He lobbies the paper for support, not to mention free column space and they follow along without thinking this through - as you have done here.<br />One basic problem comes up again, the footprint for a building like this and the parking space needed far exceed the Al Lang boundaries. Rayz "sail" had the same shortcomings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1021348172235346593.post-48377883431759876542014-06-18T08:07:50.863-04:002014-06-18T08:07:50.863-04:00So how much will it cost to "turn the stadium...So how much will it cost to "turn the stadium into a fan-friendly place to watch a professional soccer match." How much of it does the Tampa Tribune Editorial Board think should the taxpayer pay for? How much should the Rowdies pay?scott myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02612909222047091812noreply@blogger.com