Sports–Entertainment

By Louis Llovio
September 13, 2023

Virginia company acquires SWFL golf course

The suburban DC buyer now has 33 golf courses across the country, including seven in Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Jim Stinson
September 13, 2023

What's the 411? Tampa snags Florida's first 1990s convention.

90s Con says Tampa was an untapped nostalgia market for its first Florida event.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
September 11, 2023

Murder mystery show founders play up big expansion plans

When the Pineapple Kitchen Mysteries began selling out two or three months in advance, Jenny and Mike Schenk quickly shifted to expand.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Jim Stinson
September 9, 2023

State board approves financing plan for USF's $340 million on-campus stadium

The stadium will host 35,000 people for football games and events.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 21, 2023

Sarasota Opera leases warehouse at Manatee industrial park

The opera company will move some of its warehoused equipment into its new space toward the end of the year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 14, 2023

Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers among the worst in the NFL for fan dedication

Report, from a Canadian sports betting company, has some surprising results, in addition to the Bucs. Like the Jacksonville Jaguars being near the top of the list.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
August 9, 2023

Sarasota attorney, entrepreneur dives headfirst into next big career challenge

Lawyer, referee, businesswoman, TV analyst and now soccer club president Christina Unkel accepts a new challenge.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
August 8, 2023

With people-first mindset, new car condo complex aims to stand out from crowd

Orlando developer Paul Scarpello’s car condo complex in Polk County, Circuit Florida, is the latest in what’s becoming a congested marketplace.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
August 4, 2023

Entrepreneur overcame serious mistakes to build a promising career

Vince Serrano didn't become an entrepreneur and top-of-the-chart recording artist overnight. It took some mistakes and a passion to overcome hardship.