Inside Tampa’s push to bring SEC Football Media Days to Florida

SEC Football Media Days podium stands in front of a large SEC-branded backdrop featuring a blue football helmet at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.

SEC Football Media Days began Monday in downtown Tampa, marking the first time the Southeastern Conference has held its annual football event in Florida. The four-day gathering is expected to draw roughly 1,200 to 1,400 people, including 900 to 1,000 reporters, the conference’s 16 head coaches, student-athletes, school staff and sponsors. Lanness Robinson, executive director … Read more

Busch Gardens names new parks president amid $100M expansion

Aerial view of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay with Iron Gwazi and other roller coasters rising above the park's landscape.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has named industry veteran Jon Vigue as park president as the company moves through more than $100 million in attractions, animal habitats and park enhancements. Vigue joins Busch Gardens after leading Wild Adventures Theme Park in Georgia, and takes over as parent company United Parks & Resorts continues its major investment … Read more