Sports–Entertainment

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.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
October 28, 2023

St. Pete cultural landmark launches fundraising campaign

St. Petersburg College's cultural icon will be refurbished by 2026.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 25, 2023

Miami Dolphins player to open health food franchise on Marco Island

Miami Dolphins cornerback Elijah Campbell and his wife will open the first of their three expected locations in Marco Island.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
October 23, 2023

PGA Pro and former NFL player takes leadership role at Naples golf club

Mike Scully switched from football to golf in the 1990s.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
October 18, 2023

LPGA chooses Manatee County golf club for $1.75M tournament

The Bradenton Country Club will also celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 2024.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 18, 2023

$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.