FSU eyes renovations to Doak Campbell Stadium

Florida State will discuss approving up to $255M in debt for "major renovations" to Doak Campbell Stadium, according to the agenda for FSU’s BOT meetings later this week. The plan would call for "renovations to the west side and south end zone of the football stadium." The proposal would "remove 27,000 seats on the west side and add back 16,000." The work includes "new club seating and a kitchen plus suites, lounges and upgrades to antiquated infrastructure." The stadium’s current capacity is 79,560. The south end zone renovations would feature "new loge boxes" and installing "breathable mesh seats." FSU’s full board is expected to discuss the stadium Friday. The $255M debt figure does not include $8M in previously received donations or $22M in expected future contributions, which would bring the total figure for renovations to $285M (TAMPA BAY TIMES, 9/5).