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Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics

October 30, 2025 by Chuck Merlis

Rob Higgins and Derrick Brooks pose together, both wearing suits and making the USF Bulls hand sign to celebrate Brooks’ new role as chief operating officer of USF Athletics.

Tampa icon Derrick Brooks joins USF Athletics as COO, uniting Tampa Bay’s sports and business leadership.

Categories Community Impact, Hillsborough County, Leadership, Sports, Tampa Bay Business Tags bulls football, Community Impact, Derrick Brooks, Rob Higgins, Tampa Bay Business, Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories, tampa bay sports, Tampa Leadership, University of South Florida, USF Athletics, Vinik Sports Group

Kai Trump to make LPGA debut at Tampa Bay’s ANNIKA tournament

October 28, 2025 by Chuck Merlis

he ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge sign at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, and a golfer taking a swing on the course under clear skies.

Kai Trump and WNBA star Caitlin Clark bring star power and new audiences to Tampa Bay’s premier LPGA event at Pelican Golf Club in Belleair.

Categories Community Impact, Pinellas County, Sports, Tampa Bay Business Tags Annika Sorenstam, LPGA Tour, Pelican Golf Club, Pinellas County, Tampa Bay Business News and Top Stories, tampa bay events, tampa bay sports

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