Despite a recent city council vote to pause the project for additional planning, St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has reaffirmed his commitment to redeveloping the Tropicana Field site, calling it the city's largest project. Welch addressed the issue at the Palladium, emphasizing the importance of continuing progress while respecting the council's role. Welch, according to WUSF, stated that "now is not the time to halt the process." He also pledged to collaborate with the council to avoid delays i