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Rays stadium future heads to a vote

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Hillsborough Community College’s Dale Mabry Campus in Tampa ahead of a board vote on a nonbinding memorandum tied to a proposed Rays stadium development.

A Jan. 20 board vote could open formal talks tied to a proposed Rays stadium and mixed-use development.

Rays CEO Ken Babby commits to April 2029 ballpark opening

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Tampa Bay Rays executives pose together at a team event announcing a new ballpark timeline.

Babby commits to an April 2029 Rays ballpark and a mixed-use development plan.

3,500 seat entertainment district planned in downtown Tampa

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Rendering shows views of a planned entertainment district and 3,500-seat music venue in downtown Tampa near Benchmark International Arena

Strategic Property Partners plans a downtown Tampa entertainment district anchored by a 3,500-seat live music venue.

Iowa and Vanderbilt head to Tampa for ReliaQuest Bowl

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ReliaQuest Bowl logo displayed over Raymond James Stadium with the phrase Football in Paradise.

Iowa and Vanderbilt will meet in Tampa on New Year’s Eve for a ReliaQuest Bowl matchup that brings national interest and strong economic impact.

The Marker Locker securely stores golf markers in a creative way

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For golf enthusiasts, markers are more than an important tool to use on the course. They can provide golfers a meaningful way to showcase their personality and they can be collectors’ items that remind golfers of their past experiences such as visiting prestigious destinations like Augusta National Golf Club or Pebble Beach Resorts.  But there … Read more

USF President Rhea Law reflects on the college’s momentum: ‘I’m a big fan of forward motion — and I like to move fast.’

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The University of South Florida has kicked off the new school year with more wins than losses. The Bulls are off to a 2-2 start for the football season but the college has a few other wins to celebrate, which evens out the win-loss ratio on the field. For the fifth year, in a row, … Read more

USF President Rhea Law says on-campus stadium will create ‘A shared campus experience’ (PHOTOS)

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The University of South Florida Board of Trustees has approved a plan for financing an estimated 35,000-seat facility that is scheduled to open by fall 2026. The estimated cost for a new stadium is $340 million.  The approval by the board authorizes the USF Financing Corp. to issue a debt of $200 million that the … Read more

One Liners Sarasota and Manatee: IMG Academy, Darwin Brewing and more

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► Del Webb Bayview, in Parrish, opened its amenity campus, including a 22,500-square-foot clubhouse, the Driftwood Club. (Pictured above) ► IMG Academy, in Bradenton, was sold to a Swedish global private equity group EQT, in partnership with its portfolio company Nord Anglia Education, in an all-cash deal, for $1.25 billion, according to Endeavor Group Holdings, the … Read more