Sports–Entertainment

By Louis Llovio
December 5, 2024

St. Pete approves bonds for Rays ballpark, saving deal — for now

After weeks of threats and delays, the agreement for the Tampa Bay Rays to build a new stadium took a positive, though tentative, step forward.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
December 2, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays appear to backtrack on stadium project threats

In a letter to the Pinellas County Commission chair, the team says the agreements to build a new ballpark remain "in effect” for the time being.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
November 27, 2024

Pinellas County to Rays: Make a decision by Sunday on $1.3B stadium project

In a sometimes scolding letter, Pinellas County Commission Chair Kathleen Peters flatly asks officials with the Tampa Bay Rays if they are in or out on a $1.3 billion stadium deal the team agreed to four months ago.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
November 26, 2024

Rapidly growing pickleball franchise chooses Sarasota for Florida debut

Dill Dinkers, an indoor pickleball franchise, is expanding, with a Sarasota location set to open in mid-December.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Monica Roman Gagnier
November 20, 2024

Prominent national circus performers to step down from Sarasota nonprofit

Pedro Reis and Dolly Jacobs are succeeded by 16-year veteran Jennifer Mitchell, who has been named president and CEO.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 19, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays say ballpark deal near collapse as Pinellas delays vote again

Pinellas County commissioners voted to again delay a measure to approve bonds that would help fund a new ballpark for the team.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
November 16, 2024

As Tampa Bay Rays eye 2025 move, ballpark deal in jeopardy

The Tampa Bay Rays will play home games at the Yankees training facility in 2025, but with the deal for a new ballpark in limbo, there is a chance it may never play in St. Petersburg again.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
November 14, 2024

Sarasota soccer team appoints head of revenue

David Herman will help build sponsorships and grow ticket sales, among other initiatives, to support the men’s pre-professional soccer team in Sarasota.