Sports–Entertainment

By Louis Llovio
December 19, 2023

Tampa Bay the only NFL team losing followers as Swift boosts Chiefs

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan base erodes, a study finds that the rest of the NFL sees growth, particularly in Kansas City, which saw a Taylor Swift-fueled bump.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
December 8, 2023

Food truck-entertainment concept is off to a fast start

Fort Myers restaurateur Mathew Baum invested $5 million into a concept that links eating with entertainment and seeks to expand across the region.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Lesley Dwyer
December 6, 2023

Construction underway at Manatee golf course designed by industry icons

Soleta Golf Club, which is being designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price, is expected to take a year to complete.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
December 5, 2023

USF unveils renderings of new stadium

The University of South Florida released renderings off its new football stadium.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 24, 2023

Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

After taming numerous challenges, two nonprofit theater organizations are getting in a position to wow audiences with $90 million in new facilities.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
November 21, 2023

Lee Health signs 10-year naming rights deal with MLB team

One of the largest community nonprofit health care operations in Florida has signed a partnership with the Minnesota Twins, in a deal that renames the team’s Fort Myers facilities the Lee Health Sports Complex.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Beth Luberecki
November 17, 2023

Former dog track set to become family and sports entertainment hot spot

The $7 million bowling alley and entertainment center in Bonita Springs strikes right balance of cool and fun.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Beth Luberecki
November 10, 2023

Not-dead-yet mentality leads dinner theater to rise above slew of obstacles

In a period of decline for regional theaters, one in Fort Myers sustains an audience through some basic business principles and adapting to changing customer tastes.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
November 6, 2023

Tampa women's soccer team unveils name, logo

The Tampa Bay Sun FC will begin play in August as part of a new league, the USL Super League.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 6, 2023

Soccer star Piotr Nowak takes coaching role at Naples private school

Polish-born soccer player and coach Piotr Nowak delivers lessons of humility, sacrifice, teamwork and more to a fresh-faced middle and high school program at The Village School of Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
November 4, 2023

Opera legend's widow to help deliver $30M performing arts center to Naples

Luciano Pavarotti's foundation will open its first center outside of Europe.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
November 2, 2023

Tampa women's pro soccer team set to announce name and logo

With a stadium deal in place, the team will formally announce its new name, logo and uniform colors at a special event Saturday.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
October 30, 2023

Sarasota has a YMCA again, behind major nonprofit merger announcement

A no-quit group of volunteers and deep-pocketed donors, paired with some like-minded nonprofit executives, rejoice over the news Sarasota is no longer a city without a Y.