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: 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…
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…
Z SPORTS: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
The USF softball stadium is booked and busy this 2025. The USF softball stadium has been the Bulls’ home since 1985, but it’s also one of the busiest fields in…
Here’s how the Bolts boost Tampa’s economy
The Tampa Bay Lightning ranks among the best in the National Hockey League (NHL) when it comes to its impact on local tourism. A study done by PlayStar revealed the…