Phillies Spring Training helps Clearwater businesses thrive
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (CLEARWATER) Every February, thousands of baseball fans flock to Florida and Arizona to watch their favorite team in Spring Training and get a taste of what…
Tigers Spring Training fuels Lakeland economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (LAKELAND) As Spring Training begins in Florida, Lakeland is preparing for an influx of Detroit Tigers fans. Local hotels and businesses are expected to be a…
Yankees Spring Training: A Home Run for Tampa’s Economy
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH THIS STORY: (TAMPA) For Yankees fans, spring is here, which only means one thing: spring training is back. At George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa…
Bradenton Booms as Pittsburgh Pirates Arrive for Spring Training
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: WATCH THIS STORY: (BRADENTON) Each February and March, Bradenton comes alive during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ MLB Spring Training. Players, fans, and staff from around the world…
“Star Wars” inspired martial arts duels bring university nerds together
LAKELAND – A student-run martial arts club at Florida Polytechnic University brings together a strong community of self-proclaimed nerds to practice ancient fighting techniques. Swords and lightsabers bring university nerds…
Gardening teaches how to transition beds, property — and yourself
(TAMPA BAY) Tyler Singleton first learned to garden from his elders. One grandfather farmed tobacco, and his grandparents on the other side of the family planted crops as a hobby…
Play Chess at USF and Make Friends Doing it
TAMPA– USF Chess Club hosts weekly events every Thursday evening at the Marshall Student Center open to anyone who is interested in playing. Typically these events run from 5-8 p.m.,…
USF Centre Gallery showcases student art
TAMPA – The University of South Florida Centre Gallery held a student art showcase last week at the Marshall Student Center to bring exposure to artists and to entertain students.…
USF Smash Bros Club Hosts Weekly Tournament
TAMPA – Smash Bros Club at USF hosts weekly tournaments every Tuesday night at the new USF Esports Living Lab to introduce students to each other and grow the university…
USF Women’s Lacrosse Debuts Next Week
TAMPA – USF women’s lacrosse is gearing up for their first season of play when it makes its program debut Friday against Kennesaw State at Corbett Stadium. The Bulls have…