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Following Great Wolf Lodge construction, more restaurants, lodging headed to its doorstep
Editor's note: This is the latest in a series on one of the most significant endeavors in local history that's drawing plenty of questions from you ahead of its September debut. One of Collier County's biggest private workplaces, Great Wolf Lodge is slated to draw by itself the same number of visitors in a year that all of Collier in its entirety attracts in nearly three months time. The retreat and water park is rising off I-75 and Collier Boulevard, also known...
Yankees fall to Rays for 20th loss in last 29 games
NEW YORK -- Richie Palacios led off the game against Marcus Stroman with the first of Tampa Bay's four home runs, Jose Siri took a half-minute trot after his longball and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 6-4 on Sunday.Randy Arozarena hit his third home run in two days and José Caballero also went deep as the Rays hit four homers for the second straight day, something they had done once in their first 97 games.Siri hit a two-run homer in the seventh off Jake Cousins, raised both hands near second base and cupped his right hand...
Red Sox could add another Yankee killer in trade with another division rival
It's not terribly often that we see intra-division trades at the MLB Trade Deadline but the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays might be a match. The former, holding onto the third AL Wild Card spot entering play on Sunday and in the thick of the playoff race, is interested in adding a right-handed bat to the middle of the lineup in terms of offensive upgrades. Meanwhile, the Rays could be moving several players of that mold.
Rays pitcher hospitalized with unusual infection
A pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays is going to the injured list for a very unusual reason. Rays manager Kevin Cash revealed to reporters Sunday that right-hander Ryan Pepiot was hospitalized this week with a right knee infection. Pepiot, who was admitted to Columbia University Medical Center to receive some antibiotics, has been placed... The post Rays pitcher hospitalized with unusual infection appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Video: Lucas Bahdi knocks Ashton Sylve out cold in Round 6
Lucas Bahdi pulled an upset on Saturday, July 20, when he faced Ashton “H20” Sylve at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The pair battled it out on the PPV undercard leading to Jake Paul vs Mike Perry. The scheduled for 10 rounds contest didn’t go the full distance....
Video: Amanda Serrano TKO’s Stevie Morgan in second round
Amanda Serrano dominated Stevie Morgan on Saturday, July 20 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. The bout served as the co-feature on the PPV card topped by Jake Paul vs Mike Perry. The scheduled for 10 rounds contest didn’t go the distance. The Puerto Rican seven-weight world champion defeated the...
Ocala ranks No. 4 on list of U.S. cities with fastest rising home prices
Have you been watching home sales and prices in Ocala/Marion County in recent months?. Six Florida cities are among the top 10 in the U.S. when it comes to the fastest-rising home prices, according to AgentAdvice, which describes itself as "for agents, by agents and a real estate school and media company."
People-focused CEO and chairman of Lakeland fertilizer company dies
Polk County entrepreneur Jack Harrell Jr., CEO of Harrell’s, died in his home in Lakeland on July 13 after a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. Harrell was 68. He received his diagnosis six months ago. Harrell’s, a 500-employee manufacturing company focused on fertilizer and turf maintenance chemicals,...
Increased law enforcement in Sun City, officials say
SUN CITY, Sc. (WTOC) - According to the Beaufort County Sherriff’s office, residents of Sun City and surrounding areas can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence. They ask to please report any suspicious activity by calling their non-emergency dispatch line at 843-524-2777.
Have shark attacks increased in Florida? Expert says no
A shark bit a child last week near Crandon Park, off Key Biscayne, leaving him with a minor superficial wound to his leg, just days after a man spearfishing off Key West was badly bitten by a bull shark. These are just two of the latest shark attacks that have...
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