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Clearwater WWII veteran celebrates 106th birthday with 5 generations of his family
CLEARWATER, Fla. - A Clearwater WWII veteran celebrated his 106th birthday on Saturday. Five generations of his family gathered at a Largo home to reflect on his fondest memories. Glenwood Myers can still vividly recollect his life in great detail. "Well, well, well. I don’t know where the years went....
Rays player had Trump-inspired celebration after double
A Tampa Bay Rays player celebrated a hit on Sunday with a tribute to presidential candidate Donald Trump. The Rays were leading the New York Yankees 3-0 with two outs in the top of the 5th inning at Yankee Stadium in Bronx, N.Y., when infielder Taylor Walls ripped a double to right field. After he... The post Rays player had Trump-inspired celebration after double appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Gen Z gets better, sweatier together with Pinellas Run Club
In just a year, young Tampa Bay newcomers have taken Pinellas Run Club from a group of seven friends and family into a diverse swarm of around 150 taking over St. Petersburg twice a week.The big picture: Tech is failing the loneliness crisis, so Gen Z is turning to old-fashioned sweat and shoelaces.Running is lapping other sports across fitness trackers, and Gen Z is setting the pace.What they're saying: "When you sweat with someone you build another type of relationship than if you were to just go grab coffee or a beer," Brent Thomas, who runs the club with his...
VSPC announces a huge 727 Day event with 100+ deals from local businesses
Visit St. Pete-Clearwater is going all out to celebrate the Sunshine City on July 27, aka 727 Day. They’re creating a “special day of savings throughout all of Pinellas County with a variety of ways to celebrate in the slice of paradise we call home and where others come to vacation,” according to a press release.
MLB Home Run Props for Sunday, July 21: Juan Soto vs. the Rays
Juan Soto -- with a slugging percentage of .628 in his past 10 games, including two home runs) -- will be in action for the New York Yankees versus the Tampa Bay Rays, with Shane Baz on the mound, on July 21 at 1:35 PM ET. Watch MLB, other live...
Whatever you think of Rays now, the early-season vibe was worse
NEW YORK — Whether the Rays turn things around enough to salvage this season and extend their postseason streak to a sixth straight year will play out over the next few months. But in discussing their recent improved play, manager Kevin Cash made clear how far they have come,...
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.
Randy Arozarena heating up at right time for Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays were an afterthought on June 15.The Rays had suffered a 9-2 loss to the Braves, dropping to 33-38 on the season and 16 games out of first. Their struggles made the them likely sellers, with outfielder Randy Arozarena viewed as one of the top trade chips. The problem was that Arozarena had been in a season long slump, posting a .175/.284/.325 batting line in his 278 plate appearances, hitting just nine homers and nine doubles. Although the Rays had struggled offensively, Arozarena's slump was magnified due to their disappointing record.However, the Rays have begun to play to...
Baseball fans react to city council vote approving Rays stadium vote
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — While both Rays and Yankees fans watched Saturday’s away game at Ferg’s, St. Pete resident Terrence Anderson is excited a new stadium may be coming and hopes it brings more people to games. "The stadium is old and hardly anybody ever goes over...
Rays put top hitter Yandy Diaz on restricted list
The Tampa Bay Rays placed first baseman Yandy Diaz on the restricted list Saturday. He did not accompany the team to New York in advance of Friday's 6-1 loss to the Yankees, with manager Kevin Cash citing "a personal matter."
Clearwater aquarium video captures rare nest of sea turtles emerging on Pinellas County beach
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The first documented nest of leatherback turtles successfully hatched on Pinellas County beaches. A video from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium shows the baby sea turtles hatching during daylight, which is rare because they tend to emerge at night. Staff from the aquarium brought the turtles in for evaluation and were later released at night to "minimize impact from heat and predation."
Florida gas prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon, AAA says
Florida gasoline prices have plummeted 18 cents per gallon in the past 10 days, according to the AAA-The Auto Club Group's weekly gas price briefing. That caused the state average to fall to $3.36 per gallon on Sunday. "Future prices have fallen the past two weeks, to the lowest levels...
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