“We will have more information on next steps once the analyses have been completed and the remaining roof has been removed,” Alizza Punzalan-Randle, a spokesperson for Mayor Ken Welch, stated. This highlights the city’s cautious approach to the ongoing evaluations. Tropicana Field‘s roof damage is just one of the issues, as officials wait for further analysis before outlining the stadium’s recovery plan.
Additional Damage Beyond the Roof
In addition to roof damage, several pieces of exterior siding were torn away by fierce gusts, leaving parts of the ballpark exposed to the elements. This only compounds the challenges, as a sign outside the stadium—damaged during Hurricane Helene just weeks before Milton—remains toppled. Structural vulnerabilities like these underscore the broader scope of restoration efforts required.
