Tampa Bay Sun FC names development partner

Tampa Bay Sun FC has announced a new partnership with sports marketing and sponsorship platform Parity. The partnership will enable the company to share their suite of services with the Tampa Bay Sun’s athletes, making Parity the official development partner of Tampa Bay Sun FC. As part of the partnership, Parity will host tailored informational … Read more

Tampa Bay business leaders find value in partnering with the ReliaQuest Bowl 

The ReliaQuest Bowl, hosted by the Tampa Bay Bowl Association, is one of the most popular bowl games in the United States.  On New Year’s Day, the nationally televised game brings together teams from the SEC and the Big Ten or ACC.  The annual Bowl game has an economic impact worth $1.1 billion and has … Read more

USF releases new renderings of on-campus stadium, announces $6 million gift

The University of South Florida released new renderings of the university’s on-campus stadium at a board of trustees meeting, on Tuesday. The new renderings are conceptual and will evolve as the design process continues and more detailed design elements are finalized. Along with the images, USF released several new details about the stadium including shaded … Read more

USF Bulls are headed to the Boca Bowl on Dec. 21

The University of South Florida Bulls will take on Syracuse University at the 2023 RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl, at FAU Stadium, on December 21, at 8 p.m. This marks the 11th bowl appearance for the Bulls. USF football’s five-win improvement, over 2022, ranks as the greatest turnaround in program history and is tied with Liberty … Read more

ReliaQuest Bowl announces it will be Louisiana State University vs. University of Wisconsin on Jan. 1

The ReliaQuest Bowl has announced that Louisiana State University and the University of Wisconsin will go head-to-head at the annual college game, scheduled for January 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The game will kick off at 12:00 p.m. and be telecast nationally, on ESPN2 TV. Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. … Read more

GTE Financial named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning

GTE Financial has been named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning, signing a multi-year sponsorship agreement. The partnership between GTE Financial and the Lightning will create financial literacy programming, for fans of all ages, through curriculum aimed at growing confidence and making informed decisions around personal finances to build financial security, according … Read more

Dugout Mugs prepares for a new wave of growth, its corporate gifting vertical and outside capital  

Dugout Mugs has thrived in the sports collectibles industry with a lineup of unique products. The Winter Haven-based company makes, and sells, baseball bat-themed drinkware made from baseball bats, with their flagship product being a 12 oz baseball bat barrel mug. This year marked the third consecutive year that Dugout Mugs was honored on the … Read more

For the love of the team: Two Tampa Bay business leaders share their love for the Buccaneers in celebration of Creamsicle Day (PHOTOS)

Tampa is one of the proudest sports communities, which should come as no surprise to Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans. Just two years ago, on February 7, 2021, the Bucs made history and won Super Bowl LV, at home, in the beloved Raymond James Stadium. It was a day, and a season, that Bucs fans will … Read more

IRONMAN CEO announces retirement after 12 years with the Tampa-based organization

After 12 years of leadership, Andrew Messick has announced he will be retiring in 2023 from his position of president and chief executive officer for The IRONMAN Group. Messick will remain a stakeholder and member of the board of directors following the recruitment and appointment of a new CEO, according to a statement. “Being the … Read more