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  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 5, 2026
Meadows Golf Club to open under new management

The formerly private golf course will now be open for public play.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King
  • June 3, 2026
Naples amateur pickleball league changes owners, grows nationally

The new owner of PaddleWar is leading a nationwide expansion for the brand.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • June 2, 2026
Tampa marina expands, adds floating docks, slips

The marina now offers 607 dry slips and 15 wet slips with the addition of new floating docks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jay Heater
  • May 29, 2026
Planned events center and boathouse at Benderson Park wins $10M boost

State legislature has approved the $10 million appropriation, so now it is up to Gov. Ron DeSantis to approve it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Andrew Warfield
  • May 29, 2026
Sarasota spring training stadium to get $6.57M HVAC overhaul

The replacement of the HVAC system at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium will be completed by the Baltimore Orioles 2027 spring training season.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 22, 2026
Despite yes votes, future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium still not secure

Sound familiar? With complex negotiations still to come and elected officials reluctant to back a deal, plans for a new ballpark in Tampa could still collapse.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 21, 2026
Rays stadium deal in question as Tampa elected leaders express grave concerns

The city's governing body narrowly approved one measure and delayed a second. 'I would urge you to let us continue the conversations,' a team exec said. 'Don't send the Rays out of Tampa.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • May 21, 2026
New entertainment district, music venue coming to Tampa’s Water Street

If approved by city officials, construction could begin in early 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • May 21, 2026
Lakeland documentarian captures the world of competitive lightsaber duels

Filmmaker Matthew Wiatt’s documentary "Saber" is a story of duels and discovering community in unexpected places.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 20, 2026
Hillsborough County votes to start negotiating with Rays on $2.3B ballpark

Hillsborough County votes to start negotiating with Rays on $2.3B ballpark

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 15, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays, local officials agree on a framework for new stadium

The agreement, which still needs final approval by the relevant governing bodies, calls for the team to pay $1.7 billion of the cost for the $2.3 billion ballpark.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • May 12, 2026
United Soccer League announces leadership transition, new CEO

Paul McDonough has been tapped as the Tampa organization’s new president and CEO, effective June 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • May 11, 2026
Longboat Key, Miami Beach resorts selling $187K World Cup package — tickets extra

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offer six-day ultra-luxury packages around the global soccer tournament that include the presidential suites, butlers and yacht tours.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • May 11, 2026
Tampa credit union donates, partners with local children's museum

Suncoast Credit Union's new partnership with the Glazer Children’s Museum has also launched a new exhibit and exclusive admissions deals for credit union members.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • May 5, 2026
SWFL member-owned golf club to build $110M clubhouse

Project at Bonita Bay Club marks the "final phase of a broader, multi-decade transformation."

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