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University of South Florida Athletics has appointed associate head coach Ben Fletcher as interim head coach, for the 2024-25 men’s basketball season, following the passing of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim. Fletcher, promoted to associate head coach in June, has been with USF since 2023 and was pivotal in leading the Bulls to a 25-8 record,

Pelican Golf Club and The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, are uniting to launch a “Florida Strong” t-shirt and sweatshirt campaign benefiting the Florida Disaster Fund. The campaign aims to support Floridians affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, directing proceeds to the Volunteer Florida Foundation’s disaster relief efforts. Starting today, fans can purchase “Florida

Jeff Vinik, chairman and governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning, sold a significant portion of the team and Vinik Sports Group to a group of investors, led by Doug Ostrover and Marc Lipschultz.  The NHL’s Board of Governors approved the sale on Oct. 1. The deal is effective immediately. Vinik will retain full control of

On Oct. 19, the University of South Florida hosted a memorable day at Raymond James Stadium, marked by a victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham and efforts to support hurricane relief. In collaboration with Feeding Tampa Bay, USF collected donations for those impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, offering complimentary tickets to fans

By Jeremy Friedman, vice president of public relations, Outlyr BELLEAIR, Fla. – Lead with Legacy. For Hall-of-Famer Annika Sorenstam, that phrase encompasses all facets of her career, both on and off the golf course. One of the most decorated golfers in history, Annika rewrote the record books during her 15-year Hall-of-Fame career, amassing over 90

PNC Bank has been named the official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a multi-year partnership that is PNC’s largest sponsorship in Tampa Bay, since entering the market in 2011. As part of the sponsorship, PNC will have a large presence at Amalie Arena, including signage and kiosks. The bank will also be

The University of South Florida has unveiled a new rendering of its on-campus stadium, set to open in 2027. One notable feature is that the entire west side of the stadium will be exclusively dedicated to students. The design includes a dedicated student entrance, restrooms and concessions. The west side will accommodate over 8,000 students

The city of Pinellas Park, in collaboration with former Florida Speaker of the House Chris Sprowls, will build Sprowls Horizon Sports Park, expected to open in the summer of 2025. The creation of this state-of-the-art complex is to support sports tourism in the Tampa Bay area. “Three years from now, when we’re here, it’ll be

Tampa Bay Sun FC, the first professional women’s soccer team in Tampa, announced a multi-year partnership with BRANDT, an agricultural services company, in Tampa. The Tampa Bay Sun and BRANDT plan to develop a consumer program to address food waste. The program will include a range of initiatives such as awareness campaigns, reduction strategies and

The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, the new USL Super League first-division franchise, announced Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and USF Health as its Front-of-Kit partnership and Official Health Care Provider. The TGH logo will be centered on both the home and away kits for the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club inaugural season. USF Health will

The ReliaQuest Bowl Game has been scheduled for New Year’s Eve, at Raymond James Stadium, with a noon kick-off, ESPN and the Tampa Bay Bowl Association announced Thursday. The game will be telecast internationally, on ESPN. It’s the first bowl of the day’s lineup, leading into the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff. The

The Tampa Bay Bowl Association has announced that Greg Orchard has been elected to the post of Chair of the Board of Directors of the ReliaQuest Bowl, a college bowl game held annually, in Tampa. Orchard is a former CPA and retired as chief financial officer of Visit Tampa Bay. He has previously served as