TAMPA, Fla. - Big changes could soon be coming to the land surrounding Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), as Hillsborough County commissioners look into building a privately funded ice rink and hockey facility on the property.

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During their meeting Wednesday, commissioners voted unanimously to evaluate whether such a project is feasible. The rink could be an addition to the large indoor sports complex already in the works.

MOSI sits on 74 acres of county-owned land, but currently uses only seven. Commissioners said the unused land presents a major opportunity to further invest in the rapidly developing University Area.

"This could be a great opportunity to see if we can invest," said Commissioner Chris Boles, who proposed the idea.

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