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By Louis Llovio
September 28, 2023

Topgolf’s Fort Myers property sold for $38 million

The entertainment complex's long lease made it an attractive option for the new-to-Florida buyer.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Mark Gordon
September 27, 2023

Rebooted Ringling Bros. show born in Manatee County aims to fill arenas

Feld Entertainment has been working on the show for more than a year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
September 25, 2023

With stadium deal in place, Tampa Bay Rays secure a future in St. Pete

While approvals are still needed, the deal for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium means the team can play of for a generation or more without an eye on the door.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jay Heater
September 21, 2023

PGA Major champ helps develop 'epic' golf course in rural Manatee

Paul Azinger teams up with Bradenton entrepreneur Steve Herrig and others on the Miakka Golf Club.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
September 19, 2023

$6B development, 'more mature market' makes this Rays deal different

The Tampa Bay Rays' new $1.3 billion ballpark still needs to win city and county approval, which officials are comfortable they'll get.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
September 18, 2023

After years of uncertainty, Tampa Bay Rays settle on stadium site

The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to announce the details of new — reportedly $1.2 billion — stadium Tuesday morning.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jim Stinson
September 15, 2023

USF launches 'Name, Image, Likeness' program for athletes

As AI and digital mimicry get better, the University of South Florida offers a course on likeness protection.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
September 13, 2023

Virginia company acquires SWFL golf course

The suburban DC buyer now has 33 golf courses across the country, including seven in Florida.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
September 13, 2023

What's the 411? Tampa snags Florida's first 1990s convention.

90s Con says Tampa was an untapped nostalgia market for its first Florida event.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Amanda Postma
September 11, 2023

Murder mystery show founders play up big expansion plans

When the Pineapple Kitchen Mysteries began selling out two or three months in advance, Jenny and Mike Schenk quickly shifted to expand.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
September 9, 2023

State board approves financing plan for USF's $340 million on-campus stadium

The stadium will host 35,000 people for football games and events.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
August 21, 2023

Sarasota Opera leases warehouse at Manatee industrial park

The opera company will move some of its warehoused equipment into its new space toward the end of the year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
August 14, 2023

Report: Tampa Bay Buccaneers among the worst in the NFL for fan dedication

Report, from a Canadian sports betting company, has some surprising results, in addition to the Bucs. Like the Jacksonville Jaguars being near the top of the list.