Vinik Sports Group Archives - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

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

Chuck Merlis November 27, 2025

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

Tampa Bay legend Derrick Brooks named COO of USF Athletics 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.

Chuck Merlis October 30, 2025

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

Jo-Lynn Brown October 29, 2024

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

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