Sports–Entertainment

By Anastasia Dawson
March 27, 2026

DOJ sues Busch Gardens parent company for rollator walker ban

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming at least three theme parks violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by banning wheeled walkers with seats.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
March 26, 2026

Athletic training franchise opens in Sarasota

D1 Training is holding a grand opening on Beneva Road.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
March 26, 2026

Rays announce presenting sponsor of Rays.TV

The team has also announced new ways to watch and listen to games as the 2026 MLB season begins.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
March 26, 2026

Lee resort opens $26M water park, more expansion tied up in litigation

The owners of South Seas on Captiva Island have spent $250 million — at least — on making South Seas a go-to global destination for memory-seeking families. Vocal opposition to more expansion, however, remains.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Elizabeth King
March 25, 2026

Multimillion-dollar clubhouse renovation begins at Sara Bay Country Club

The country club in Manatee County is redoing the interior of its clubhouse.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
March 23, 2026

SWFL botanical garden CEO to retire

Neil Anderson, CEO and president of Wonder Gardens, a nonprofit zoological park and botanical garden in Bonita Springs founded 90 years ago, has announced his retirement.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Lesley Dwyer
March 19, 2026

Water slides, bowling, go-karts and lots more coming to Lakewood Ranch

Several entertainment options are under construction on the Sarasota County side of Lakewood Ranch.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 12, 2026

Tampa Theatre working on $30M in enhancements ahead of turning 100

As it approaches its centenary, the old movie palace in downtown Tampa is working to better modernize and accentuate its history.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
March 11, 2026

After heavy opposition, Tampa developer reveals revamped plan for marina

The changes come after 3,000 neighbors signed a petition opposing the initial plans.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King and Mark Gordon
March 6, 2026

Waves Boat & Social Club recharts course with Stickney sale pending

Sarasota County officials call the Stickney Point property they intend to buy for $18 million a gem of an opportunity for all residents. Current tenants see the deal as disruptive chaos.