Hillsborough County Approves Nearly $18M for Steinbrenner Field Renovations

Hillsborough County approves nearly $18M for Steinbrenner Field renovations

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Hillsborough County commissioners voted Wednesday to use nearly $18 million in funding to help renovate George M. Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home for the New York Yankees in Tampa. Commissioners approved an agreement to spend $17.9 million in hotel bed tax revenue to pay for stadium upgrades. The funding comes from a portion of the tax that must be used for tourism-related projects, such as professional sports …

Hillsborough commissioners approve funding to upgrade Steinbrenner Field

Hillsborough County Commissioners voted to approve funding for upgrades at Steinbrenner Field.

Hillsborough County leaders OK $18 million for Steinbrenner Field renovations

The stadium is the spring training home of the New York Yankees and this year served as a temporary home for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Hillsborough commission approves $18M for Steinbrenner Field upgrades

Hillsborough County commissioners voted 6-1 Wednesday to spend $17.96 million in tourist tax revenue on renovations to the Yankees’ spring training field.