Sports–Entertainment

By Mark Gordon
June 23, 2023

Developer's Pasco water world is largest man-made lagoon in US

This is the third Metro Development Lagoon.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
June 14, 2023

Downtown Bradenton seeks to grow its arts scene

As more people flock to the area, the arts and culture scene in Bradenton is growing — with a new gallery and a $15 million expansion.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 13, 2023

USF gets approval for $340 million for on-campus stadium

The university's trustees voted to approve a funding plan Tuesday that will make a long sought football stadium on the school's Tampa campus a reality.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 30, 2023

Port Charlotte resort looks to hire musicians, entertainers

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor opens auditions for musicians and other performers to entertain long-awaited guests when they eventually arrive.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
May 26, 2023

Sarasota County boosts sports tourism

Visit Sarasota County recently launched a new landing page to promote the over 40 sports venues in the region.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 25, 2023

Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

Strategies

By Brian Hartz
May 24, 2023

Amalie Arena named 13th best venue for NHL fans

Denver’s Ball Arena, home of the Colorado Avalanche, took the top spot in a study conducted by a Canadian sports-betting website.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
May 21, 2023

Despite published report, Sternberg says he plans to remain Rays owner

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg expects a ballpark to be built in Tampa Bay and to stay on as owner despite story that buyers are circling.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 17, 2023

Revenue surges at Sarasota video platform Rumble — along with a big loss

The company’s high-cost model led to a quarterly loss of nearly $29 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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."