Jacob OglesFebruary 25, 2023
3min0
The long-time Republican donor is also on the University of Tampa trustee board.
Tag: Tampa Sports Authority
Jacob OglesFebruary 25, 2023
Noah PranskyOctober 7, 2019
5min379
Even after striking out on finding a way to pay for a new Rays stadium in Ybor City, some Hillsborough County leaders still say they know how to make a ballpark work in Tampa. But they didn’t seem to know there is nothing in the Rays’ contract prohibiting the two sides from talking about a […]
Noah PranskyJuly 12, 2019
5min689
Despite his denials, Stu Sternberg is focused on real estate and development
Noah PranskyMay 16, 2019
3min1694
Many in Tampa believe there are still enough dollars to make a stadium work there someday.
Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 15, 2016
7min266
A focus on Tampa Bay continues to be profitable for several boutique lobbying firms. Several firms with Tampa Bay interests posted healthy earnings during the second quarter of 2016. Firms are required to file compensation reports each quarter, and the most recent reports were due by Aug. 14. The reports typically include compensation ranges. Records […]
Mitch PerryJune 1, 2016
5min327
Americans for Prosperity-Florida is calling on lawmakers from both sides of Tampa Bay not to use public taxpayer dollars in the financing of any potential new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. “As the Rays search for a potential new sandlot to call home, their focus should steer clear of calling on taxpayers to sacrifice […]
Mitch PerryDecember 4, 2015
8min341
Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission (PTC) Chairman Victor Crist says that Jeff Brandes’ recent inquiry on whether the PTC should be allowed to hire lobbyists was simply a ploy “to try to stir the pot” in advance of next week’s Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation meeting. “This is a publicity stunt by Sen. Brandes to stir […]
Phil AmmannOctober 5, 2015
2min605
Florida lawmakers gave no money for sports stadium projects during the 2015 Legislative Session. But that was last session. With a new application period approaching, Legislative IQ powered by Lobby Tools reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tampa Sports Authority are expected to seek state funds for renovations at Raymond James Stadium. This week, the Bucs announced details of […]