Sports–Entertainment

By Eric Garwood
May 21, 2025

East Manatee golf club lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
May 19, 2025

Sarasota company releases app for off-road enthusiasts

Hellios Technologies has released an app for the off-road community that officials say can be adapted for adjacent markets.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
May 14, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra picks up $10M gift

Funds will go toward the organization's new Music Center project.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
May 14, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning get new broadcast home

The team has signed an agreement with E.W. Scripps Co., which will launch a new station and a new app.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
May 7, 2025

Fort Myers orchestra to shutter, reasons for demise in dispute

The Southwest Florida Symphony in Fort Myers was founded in 1961.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
April 30, 2025

Tampa's Busch Gardens will get $40 million in improvements

The local theme park announced that the upgrades will include new animals and major overhaul to Adventure Island.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 25, 2025

580 jobs cut as Amalie Arena contract ends

A concessionaire will lay off employees before the expiration of its contract with the Tampa arena.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
April 23, 2025

Sarasota County projects $8M stadium funding shortfall by 2030

County officials will analyze funding options using the Tourist Development Tax to address future repair and replacement costs for Ed Smith Stadium and CoolToday Park.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
April 22, 2025

Tampa couple to franchise youth athletics training facility

Ben and Darcy Milsom, a Tampa couple with careers in sports, plan to open a D1 Training franchise May 3 in the Westchase neighborhood.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Laura Lyon
April 8, 2025

Tampa online course company buys Nevada gambling compliance firm

The merger will strengthen the gaming arm of its business.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Andrew Warfield
April 4, 2025

Sarasota youth sailing group seeks funding, approvals for $4.1M project

As the Sarasota Sailing Squadron faces hurricane damage repairs and builds a new youth sailing education facility, Sarasota officials extend the organization a longer lease on life.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
April 4, 2025

Tampa duo gives longtime theater new life despite industry challenges

The movie theater business has taken some hits. But Shana David-Massett and Tim Massett are undeterred and optimistic — counting an investment of $2 million — on the industry's future.