Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed funds for a future Tampa Bay Rays spring training center and warned private companies to stay away from “political activism.”
A funding request of $35 million for a project named “Sports Training and Youth Tournament Complex” was vetoed by the Sunshine State.
The project—which was proposed by Florida state Sen. Danny Burgess—would be used for youth sports tournaments and other programs throughout the year. It was also planned as a spring training center for the Tampa Bay Rays.
“The total project will include several full-size practice fields including one stadium field with lighting and spectator facilities, team clubhouse and a locker room facilities, indoor and outdoor training facilities, kitchen and dining facilities, player housing, and associated parking, roadway entrance/exit, stormwater, and other associated infrastructure improvements,” read the funding request….