The largest annual fundraiser for the Rays Baseball Foundation, Rays the Ante Casino Night & Auction, brought Rays supporters, players, coaches and front office executives together for an exciting night of gaming with great prizes and one-of-a-kind experiences.
The event benefits the Rays Baseball Foundation which supports a variety of programming in Tampa Bay, all with the goal of energizing the community through the magic of Rays baseball.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – MAY 8: Casino Night at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL on May 8, 2019. (Kevin Sabitus / Tampa Bay Rays)
The South Tampa Chamber celebrated the achievements of local businesses and leaders during its 2025 Business of the Year Awards, held at the Westshore Grand Hotel. The annual event recognized outstanding contributions to the region’s economic and social vitality, with honors spanning a range of industries and categories. A record number of nominations were submitted
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