ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The city of St. Petersburg will soon be fielding offers for 86 acres of prime downtown real estate, and some developers have already begun courting officials with their visions for the site.

At a recent city council meeting, members discussed next steps and how to evaluate proposals. St. Pete council member Brandi Gabbard wants the city to hire a third party for an unbiased study.

"Quite frankly, anytime a developer comes to you, it is based on the yield they are going to make on the property," she said.

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While the Tampa Bay Rays’ future remains uncertain, the team hasn’t fully ruled out staying in St. Petersburg. Two weeks ago, the new owners indicated all options were on the table, but St. Pete leaders aren’t waiting around.

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