Share Your Story

Every story submitted to this website is reviewed before publication to ensure that it complies with all guidelines. You are strongly encouraged to make a backup of your story before submitting it. When your story goes live on the website, you will be notified by email. Please keep in mind that we reserve the right to reject your submission if it fails to meet the criteria listed below. For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.

You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to submit a story. All posts must also adhere to the following guidelines:

• Stories cannot exceed 500 words.

• Please proofread your writing. While each story will be lightly edited before going live, stories that are hard to understand may not be published.

• Posts should not contain any personally identifiable information, such as phone numbers, mailing addresses, or email addresses.

• Stories must describe personal experiences at Tropicana Field that are positive in nature. Submissions that disparage the Trop or otherwise present the Trop in a negative light are not accepted.

• Stories cannot contain content that encourages or supports illegal activity or that is offensive, threatening, illegal, graphic, abusive, or otherwise inappropriate.

• Posts that make malicious or false accusations against any individual, group, or organization will not be published.

• Posts should not be political in nature. Please avoid making general political statements or arguments.

• Any photos included with your story must be materials you own.

• Commercial solicitation or promotion of products is prohibited on the website.

The following prompts are meant to serve as inspiration for story ideas. You are not required to respond to any in particular.

• What do you love the most about the Trop? What will you miss the most?

• What is your favorite memory at the Trop?

• What is the most memorable Rays game you’ve been to at the Trop?

• The Trop is often criticized for its location and design. What do you think people tend to misunderstand about the Trop? What makes the Trop a special place to you?

• If you’re including photos with your story (and we hope you do!):

  • Describe the day a specific photo was taken. Why is it memorable?

  • What emotions does the photo and/or your memories of the Trop bring to you?

• How did you feel when you heard that the hurricane destroyed the Trop’s roof? What was it like seeing the footage?