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St Pete Catalyst
Published August 06Rowdies’ Al Lang Stadium lease extended
At its Thursday meeting, the St. Petersburg City Council approved the Tampa Bay Rowdies’ lease extension at Al Lang Stadium through 2027. The team has used the facility since 2011.
Osprey Observer
Published August 03BYSA 12U Xtreme Makes History With Season And District Title
The Bloomingdale Youth Sports Association’s (BYSA) 12U Xtreme team began their spring season in January. Xtreme is an advanced softball program that allows teams from different facilities in the district to compete against each other. On May 3, this team, coached by manager…
Osprey Observer
Published July 17High 5 Inc. New Competitive Dive Program Has New Coach
High 5 Diving is excited to announce its brand-new competitive dive program. This program welcomes divers of all ages and diving abilities to reach their full potential. The program is divided into four groups where divers will practice with others of similar skill levels to…
Osprey Observer
Published July 10Veterans Gathered In Tampa For National Golden Age Games
By Zofia Osterman More than 1,400 veterans from across the country recently traveled to the Tampa Bay area as the National Veterans Golden Age Games made their Tampa debut. Hosted by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the 41st annual National Veterans Golden Age Games…
City of Tampa
Published June 25World's Largest Swimming Lesson
World's Largest Swimming Lesson Robert L. Thu, 06/25/2026 - 07:30 am Smiling child in a red swimsuit while swimming in a busy outdoor pool. The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is offering free swimming lessons today as part of the 17th annual World's Largest…
Northeast Journal
Published May 14Good Sports: Local Fisherwomen Share Their Passion
Think fishing is a man’s hobby? Think again. More women pick up the recreation every year, for fun and for sport. As an avid fisher myself, I got curious about stories from some of our own local fisherwomen. I had the privilege of interviewing four area women passionate about…