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  • By Louis Llovio
  • January 15, 2026
Rays expect new ballpark by 2029 despite 'daunting,' 'overwhelming' challenges

Speaking on the "Hunks Talking Junk" podcast, the Tampa Bay Rays' CEO says he expects to have a deal done that will make it possible for a new stadium to open in time for the 2029 season.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2026
Naples country club completes $15M, '2.0' renovation project

Countryside Golf & Country Club project was also under budget.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • January 6, 2026
Golf group purchases Brooksville club

Virginia-based Heritage Golf Group has acquired Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville, its fourth club in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • December 24, 2025
Tampa movie theater sees bright future ahead in 2026

It's been one year since Shana David-Massett and Tim Massett took a chance on revamping a movie theater at University Mall. Now, their Sun Ray Cinema is becoming a cult classic of its own.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 19, 2025
Hoffmann Family of Cos. confirms it has bought the Pittsburgh Penguins

The family, in a Friday night statement, says it will provide the Penguins the resources to get the team "back to the pinnacle of the NHL."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • December 18, 2025
Tampa Museum of Art director to retire

Michael Tomor, 63, announced his retirement Thursday and plans to spend more time visiting family throughout the country.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 18, 2025
ESPN report: Naples' Hoffmann family buying NHL hockey team

The family does not deny a report from sports network ESPN that it has agreed to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 18, 2025
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 18, 2025
Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Ken Babby, who recently took over as one of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, says baseball is a game that creates bonds and wants those memories made at Tropicana Field and a new ballpark.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • December 17, 2025
$35M community center opens in east Tampa

Fair Oaks Community Center is the largest center of its kind in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • December 16, 2025
See the Tropicana Field renovations from the inside

Work on repairing the ballpark is ongoing with the goal of being ready for the home opener in April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 12, 2025
Hoffmann Marine's top executive navigates $150M in deals

Hoffman Marine President Jenny Gezella navigates the acquisition-hungry business of boating through a high-energy, high-reliability approach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King
  • December 10, 2025
Owners invest $2M into Englewood gym

Workout Anytime Englewood is opening in mid to late December.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • December 9, 2025
Tampa sports agent signs MLB all-stars, hustles for more

The pro sports agent world is known for leading with sizzle. JB Greer, less than two years into running his Tampa startup sports management agency, aims to deliver substance over sizzle.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • November 26, 2025
Feds launch probe into Busch Gardens, SeaWorld for rollator walker ban

The investigation will determine if Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando discriminated against people with disabilities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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