Z SPORTS: Friday, March 14, 2025
USF women’s basketball player makes history For the first time ever, a USF women’s basketball player was awarded American Athletic Conference (AAC)’s defensive player of the year. The recipient was…
Z NEWS: Thursday, March 13, 2025
A local brewery is committed to supporting USF student athletes. Thirsty Buffalo Brewing and the Fowler Avenue NIL Collective recently came together to create the Brahman Golden Ale. The crisp…
Z SPORTS: Friday, March 7, 2025
This year’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg honored the life of the race’s inaugural winner with a special tribute. British race car driver and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan…
Blue Jays’ Spring Training: An Economic Boom for Dunedin
LISTEN TO THIS STORY: (DUNEDIN) With the official start of the Toronto Blue Jays’ spring training, Dunedin is experiencing an increase in energy, fans, and—most importantly—economic growth. Local businesses are…
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: (TAMPA) For Yankees fans, spring is here, which only means one thing: spring training is back. At George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa Bay, the New…
Bradenton Booms as Pittsburgh Pirates Arrive for Spring Training
LISTEN TO 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 descend on this…
Z SPORTS: Friday, Feb. 28, 2025
Philadelphia Phillies’ fans boost Clearwater’s economy Major League Baseball spring training is back in full swing this week, and with it comes a home run for Clearwater’s economy. BayCare Ballpark…
Albert Whitted Airport to welcome Grand Prix after hurricane cleanup
The Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg is cleaning up from damages just in time for a Grand Prix. The Grand Prix of St. Petersburg will be held from Friday…