Sports–Entertainment

By Elizabeth King
September 19, 2025

Beach-themed inflatable adventure park opens in Sarasota County

The 21,000-square-foot inflatable attraction called Do The Beach Adventure Park in North Port marks the first location for the brand that is launching a national franchise.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
September 19, 2025

Palmetto go-kart business gears up for growth spurt

T4 Kartplex in Manatee County is growing its fleet and offerings under new ownership.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
September 17, 2025

Tampa Bay Rays sale to close in next two weeks

The team, which announced two top leaders were stepping down, says the reportedly $1.7 billion deal is "pending final approval."

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 17, 2025

IMG Academy adds wrestling to sports lineup in 2026

The Bradenton boarding school will offer on-campus programs for 11 sports.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
September 17, 2025

Tampa universities name sports leaders amid national disruption

University of South Florida and University of Tampa have confidence Rob Higgins and E.J. Brophy, respectively, will stack up the wins — even amid the uncertainty of big-money college athletics.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Eric Garwood
September 15, 2025

$132M Sarasota aquarium sets early October opening date

Members get first views on Oct. 6-7 and public on Oct. 8 at the Mote SEA, located near University and Interstate 75 in Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Janet Leiser
September 12, 2025

Selby Gardens CEO guides attraction to national prominence

Jennifer Rominiecki has helped shine a national spotlight on a Sarasota cultural landmark, leading it to even brighter days.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
September 9, 2025

USF one step closer to redeveloping The Claw golf course

The university's Board of Trustees voted to approve preliminary plans to make the site a mixed-use housing community. Now, it's up to the Florida Board of Governors to give final approval.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
September 4, 2025

Sarasota Sheriff: 2 charged, 117 slot machines seized in gambling bust

An investigation at Magic Arcade netted two arrests and prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Lesley Dwyer
September 2, 2025

East Manatee residents protest county's youth baseball field plans

Manatee County is planning to build three youth baseball fields at Country Club East Park next year.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
August 27, 2025

Cape Coral casino crackdown nets $540K, police say

Police raided six Cape Coral casinos that authorities say were "havens for illegal activity."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
August 25, 2025

PGA Tour World Champions Cup returns to Tampa Bay

The World Champions Cup, the PGA Tour Champions’ global teams golf competition, will take place at Clearwater's Feather Sound Country Club from Dec. 4-7.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 21, 2025

Despite closures, some community orchestras in region find ways to thrive

Musicians throughout Southwest Florida have had to take their final bow in recent months as their community orchestras ceased operations. But others are playing a different tune.