Sports–Entertainment

By Brian Hartz
February 9, 2023

Tiger Woods’ PopStroke sets opening date for Tampa location

The golf entertainment facility will welcome guests starting at noon on Feb. 17.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
February 8, 2023

Statewide pool service firm makes splash with Naples acquisition

Naples Pool Service was founded in 1969.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Brian Hartz
January 30, 2023

St. Pete mayor opts for Rays/Hines proposal to redevelop Tropicana Field site

Calling his decision "the safe bet," Ken Welch says that the Sunshine City and its MLB team are now "engaged" and doesn’t expect discussions with Tampa to continue.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
January 26, 2023

Boston Red Sox name new GM for Florida operations

Shawn Smith has experience in pro baseball and basketball.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Brian Hartz
January 6, 2023

New year, same Rays: Tampa baseball team's search for a new home continues

The team's president says the focus is keeping the Rays in Tampa Bay.

Development

By Mark Gordon
December 29, 2022

Feld Entertainment pushes into new year with big show plans

Executives of the live show production company have a lot to look forward to in 2023, even as some industry challenges linger.

Strategies

By Louis Llovio
December 5, 2022

Stadiums, hotels, multifamily and museums: St. Pete releases proposals for Trop redevelopment

With the future of the Tampa Bay Rays in play, St. Petersburg publishes the proposals submitted by four developers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
December 5, 2022

Rays’ spring training plans uncertain because of hurricane damage

The team will not be able to play at Charlotte Sports Park in Charlotte County, its traditional preseason home.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
December 2, 2022

St. Petersburg receives four bids to redevelop Tropicana Field site

The Tampa Bay Rays have signaled renewed interest in the property by submitting their own proposal, in partnership with Hines, a Houston, Texas-based developer.

Development

By Brian Hartz
November 24, 2022

Command performance: Theater enters new era with leadership change

As its CEO of more than 30 years retires, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts welcomes a new leader and heads down a path that will radically reshape it physically.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
November 5, 2022

Theme park lays off more than 500 who'll transition to positions with new vendor

Legoland resort is outsourcing food and beverage services, as well as employees, to its global food provider.

News

By Louis Llovio
August 26, 2022

Mayor issues RFP for Tropicana Field site, requires acreage set aside for new Rays stadium

Not long after killing a proposal for a Tropicana Field redevelopment plan, Mayor Ken Welch asks for proposals that also include housing affordability and rights wrongs.