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By Anastasia Dawson
August 3, 2026

Entrepreneurs to open $10M holiday light display in Pasco this year

Wunder Glow will feature a mile-long synchronized light trail through a 50-acre oak forest when it opens in November.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Andrew Warfield
July 29, 2026

Sarasota Youth Sailing building crests final regulatory wave

The Sarasota City Commission granted final approval for Sarasota Youth Sailing's new operations center on City Island.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
July 28, 2026

Busch Gardens' new boss talks $200M park expansion, 30 years in the field

Jon Vigue became the new president of Busch Gardens Tampa two months ago and is already looking at how to put his stamp on a park with a 67-year history.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Elizabeth King
July 22, 2026

EoS Fitness opens 40K-square-foot gym in Fort Myers

The gym is located in a newly built facility in the Shoppes at Pelican Preserve.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Anastasia Dawson
July 15, 2026

Busch Gardens announces 'final ride' for iconic roller coaster

Kumba, the theme park’s 33-year-old roller coaster, will close on Aug. 2.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
July 14, 2026

Scream-A-Geddon returns to Tampa Bay after $2.5M transformation

The independent haunted house park returns for its 12th season with a reimagined midway and updated attractions.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
July 10, 2026

Sarasota dance fitness business goes mega-viral with videos

From members to instructors to now owners, Stacey Iltis and Kari Schroeter constantly chase their why at Fly Dance Fitness: to spread the love.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Eric Garwood
July 7, 2026

Sarasota Little League treasurer sentenced to 1 year in $175K theft case

The 35-year-old woman was ordered to make lump-sum payment then monthly payments totaling $176,000.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Anastasia Dawson
July 2, 2026

St. Pete mayor chooses team for coveted Gas Plant project

St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has selected The Burg Bid, led by developer Thompson Whitney Blake, to redevelop the Historic Gas Plant District.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
June 23, 2026

Naples' Hoffmann gets official approval to buy NHL's Pittsburgh Penguins

The family-owned company can move ahead with buying the professional hockey team after the league's governing body gave the transaction its official blessing.