Sports–Entertainment

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By Beth Luberecki
February 22, 2024

$3 million food, drink and entertainment concept a hit in Naples

Two decades of "successes, failures, bumps, bruises" guides entrepreneurs' strategy with multi-venue food and beverage venture.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
February 16, 2024

Creative entrepreneur helps beleaguered malls survive amid market shift

Mall operators seeking to draw more customers are turning to companies like US Design Lab to add a dose of fun to the experience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
February 14, 2024

Dolphin drives $32 million Clearwater aquarium upgrade

Winter the dolphin changed the fortunes of a once sleepy aquarium near Clearwater Beach.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
February 13, 2024

Sarasota pickleball company advances on Palm Beach County project

The Pickleball Club, a Sarasota company that develops private, indoor pickleball facilities, is moving forward on a project in Palm Beach County.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
February 13, 2024

Work starts on $6 million women's pro soccer stadium project

The Tampa Bay Sun FC is upgrading a local high school stadium ahead of its inaugural season set to start in August.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
February 6, 2024

Joe Chillura, behind tax plan that saved the NFL in Tampa Bay, dies at 84

Joe Chillura — architect, former Hillsborough County commissioner and former Tampa City council member — died Saturday. He was 84.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
January 20, 2024

Indoor pickleball facility to open in Tampa

Pickleball Kingdom, a national indoor pickleball franchise, will soon open its latest unit in Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Ryan Kohn
January 19, 2024

Manatee golf club wins World Champions Cup for 2024, 2025 and 2028

The Concession has also bid to host the 2031 PGA Championship — one of four golf Majors.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
December 27, 2023

USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

University of South Florida hopes the 35,000-seat stadium will be a go-to mid-sized venue for the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Alex Walsh
December 25, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

After a long, yet ultimately unsuccessful, search for a home downtown, the Sarasota Orchestra makes progress on what will be its new facility 6 miles east.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
December 19, 2023

Tampa Bay the only NFL team losing followers as Swift boosts Chiefs

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan base erodes, a study finds that the rest of the NFL sees growth, particularly in Kansas City, which saw a Taylor Swift-fueled bump.