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Sports–Entertainment

  • By Brian Hartz
  • May 15, 2023
Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s new CEO shakes up leadership team

Joe Handy has named a new COO, a chief zoological officer, three vice presidents, a director of media relations and a director of sales.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 3, 2023
Radio industry veteran returns to region to run five AM stations

Carolyn Cassidy has worked in Vermont, Massachusetts, Colorado and Ohio, in addition to Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • May 2, 2023
Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Marvel Studios executive Mitchell Bell, like some of the characters in the movies his company makes, says in business, you shouldn't run from fear. Says Bell: "If something scares you, do it."

  • Strategies
  • By Amanda Postma
  • April 25, 2023
Pickleball Club expands to seven locations with $4.55M in land purchases

The Venice location was purchased for $2.8 million. The $1.75 million location in Pinellas Park is expected to close later this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 25, 2023
Bradenton-based IMG Academy sold in $1.25B deal

The school and campus is one of the largest private employers in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • April 19, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays, local credit union partner for charities

Starting in May, every hit the team gets means $78 for nonprofits around the area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • April 7, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays star launches apparel collection

Outfielder Randy Arozarena has partnered with Millions.co, a service that helps athletes build their brands and connect with fans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 6, 2023
Pickleball club brings in general manager with 45 years of experience

The Pickleball Club's Lakewood Ranch location is expected to open this spring.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 10, 2023
St. Pete mayor expresses ‘full faith’ Rays will remain in city

Ken Welch, speaking at an Urban Land Institute event, says he’s "not concerned" with ongoing speculation that the team could wind up in Tampa or even an entirely different market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 5, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays radio announcer, community leader dies at 58

Dave Wills called games for the Rays since 2005.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 1, 2023
Tampa tourism agency makes most of Rays’ stay in Orlando

Visit Tampa Bay is capitalizing on the opportunity to reach more spring training fans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 28, 2023
Busch Gardens debuts Serengeti Flyer, its latest thrill ride

The attraction soars over the Tampa amusement park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain area at speeds of up to 68 mph.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • February 23, 2023
Nonprofit sets up fishing charters for disadvantaged kids

Chasten Whitfield was just 16 when she began these fishing charters. Now she hopes to make it a full-time job.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio
  • February 14, 2023
Tampa takes step toward building 5-mile, $30M Riverwalk expansion

The city, with the aid of $24 million federal grant, is on the hunt for design team as it expands the trail and addresses safety concerns in neighborhoods west of downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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