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March Madness tests Tampa Bay tourism as hotel revenue climbs Fans fill Amalie Arena in Tampa during the NCAA Women’s Final Four basketball championship.

Fans fill Amalie Arena in Tampa during the NCAA Women’s Final Four basketball championship.

March Madness tests Tampa Bay tourism as hotel revenue climbs

Chuck Merlis March 10, 2026

March Madness arrives as Tampa Bay hotels post one of their strongest Januarys on record.

Hillsborough County to vote on $358.5M Lightning arena renovation Aerial view of Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa ahead of a Hillsborough County vote on expanded public funding for renovations.

Aerial view of Benchmark International Arena in downtown Tampa ahead of a Hillsborough County vote on expanded public funding for renovations.

Hillsborough County to vote on $358.5M Lightning arena renovation

Chuck Merlis January 20, 2026

Commissioners vote Jan. 21 on raising the arena renovation cap to $358.5M.

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

Collage featuring USF athletes wearing For the Bay gear, founders Dave and Allison Gesacion standing in front of a For the Bay mural and a close up of a cream and red Tampa Bay hat

For the Bay turns Tampa fandom into a family-built brand

Chuck Merlis December 5, 2025

For the Bay Clothing has grown from a kitchen table idea into one of Tampa Bay’s most...

Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa Exterior of Benchmark International Arena with the downtown Tampa skyline in the background

Exterior of Benchmark International Arena with the downtown Tampa skyline in the background

Benchmark International on why they took center ice in downtown Tampa

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

TBBW sat down with the Tampa M&A firm to learn more about its biggest move yet.

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Jeff Vinik Sells Majority Stake in Tampa Bay Lightning and Vinik Sports Group

Jo-Lynn Brown October 29, 2024

Jeff Vinik, chairman and governor of the Tampa Bay Lightning, sold a significant portion of the team...

PNC Bank named official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning

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PNC Bank named official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning

Jo-Lynn Brown September 30, 2024

PNC Bank has been named the official retail bank of the Tampa Bay Lightning, with a multi-year...

Tampa Bay Lightning Community Foundation donation helps Habitat homeowner Lightning Habitat

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Tampa Bay Lightning Community Foundation donation helps Habitat homeowner

Jo-Lynn Brown May 9, 2024

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties celebrated the Cookinson Family and their journey to...

Tampa Bay Lightning general manager and family commit $500,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay MicrosoftTeams-image (47)

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Tampa Bay Lightning general manager and family commit $500,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tampa Bay

Jo-Lynn Brown February 21, 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Julien BriseBois, and his family, have announced a $500,000 donation, over the...

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

Jo-Lynn Brown October 25, 2023

GTE Financial has been named the official credit union of the Tampa Bay Lightning, signing a multi-year...