Sports–Entertainment

By Louis Llovio
January 20, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays, Hillsborough College get go-ahead to start negotiations

The discussions will center on the team building a new ballpark on the 113-acre site of the college in Tampa along with moving the school’s operation to a College District on the site.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 16, 2026

College to discuss Tampa Bay Rays' plans to build stadium on campus

The trustees of Hillsborough Community College are scheduled to discuss plans from the baseball team to build a new ballpark on the school's property.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 15, 2026

Rays expect new ballpark by 2029 despite 'daunting,' 'overwhelming' challenges

Speaking on the "Hunks Talking Junk" podcast, the Tampa Bay Rays' CEO says he expects to have a deal done that will make it possible for a new stadium to open in time for the 2029 season.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
January 9, 2026

Naples country club completes $15M, '2.0' renovation project

Countryside Golf & Country Club project was also under budget.

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By Anastasia Dawson
January 6, 2026

Golf group purchases Brooksville club

Virginia-based Heritage Golf Group has acquired Southern Hills Plantation Club in Brooksville, its fourth club in the Tampa Bay area.

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By Anastasia Dawson
December 24, 2025

Tampa movie theater sees bright future ahead in 2026

It's been one year since Shana David-Massett and Tim Massett took a chance on revamping a movie theater at University Mall. Now, their Sun Ray Cinema is becoming a cult classic of its own.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 19, 2025

Hoffmann Family of Cos. confirms it has bought the Pittsburgh Penguins

The family, in a Friday night statement, says it will provide the Penguins the resources to get the team "back to the pinnacle of the NHL."

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Anastasia Dawson
December 18, 2025

Tampa Museum of Art director to retire

Michael Tomor, 63, announced his retirement Thursday and plans to spend more time visiting family throughout the country.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
December 18, 2025

ESPN report: Naples' Hoffmann family buying NHL hockey team

The family does not deny a report from sports network ESPN that it has agreed to buy the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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By Louis Llovio
December 18, 2025

4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

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By Louis Llovio
December 18, 2025

Rays CEO talks childhood baseball, fan experiences and new ballparks

Ken Babby, who recently took over as one of the owners of the Tampa Bay Rays, says baseball is a game that creates bonds and wants those memories made at Tropicana Field and a new ballpark.