South Florida Sports Business Group

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The South Florida Sports Business Group is a networking organization dedicated to providing its members news, event information, job opening announcements, executive transactions and all general information pertaining to the South Florida sport industry. Its members are primarily sports executives and professionals, based in South Florida, who seek networking opportunities and industry news.

“I would think (Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria) will walk away with $500 million in his pocket,” Mr. Gimenez said. “I...
07/05/2017

“I would think (Miami Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria) will walk away with $500 million in his pocket,” Mr. Gimenez said. “It sticks in my craw.” - Carlos A. Gimenez, Mayor, Miami-Dade County

As the city prepares to host the All-Star Game, bidding for the Marlins — and their publicly funded stadium — has instead thrust their owner into the spotlight.

"The Miami Beach Bowl had been played before sparse crowds at Marlins Park from 2014-16, featuring matchups between the ...
05/24/2017

"The Miami Beach Bowl had been played before sparse crowds at Marlins Park from 2014-16, featuring matchups between the AAC and opponents from Conference USA, the Mid-American Conference and the Sun Belt Conference."

The game will feature a team from the American Athletic Conference. It was played at Marlins Park in Miami from 2014-16.

" ... an increase fueled largely by a rise in domestic travelers, including visitors from D.C. and Houston, home of the ...
05/18/2017

" ... an increase fueled largely by a rise in domestic travelers, including visitors from D.C. and Houston, home of the two MLB teams that began holding spring training here this year."

A record number of visitors came to Palm Beach County in the first quarter of 2017

"The group still has hurdles to clear ... It must purchase the remaining land from Miami-Dade County, then work with the...
04/27/2017

"The group still has hurdles to clear ... It must purchase the remaining land from Miami-Dade County, then work with the city of Miami to rezone the property."

David Beckham is another step closer to bringing a Major League Soccer franchise to Miami, adding Todd Boehly to his investment group, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed.

"An MLB source told The Miami Herald that there's an agreement in place but it's pending MLB approval and other details ...
04/26/2017

"An MLB source told The Miami Herald that there's an agreement in place but it's pending MLB approval and other details need to be worked out."

A group led by New York Yankees great Derek Jeter and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has a deal in place to buy the Miami Marlins for $1.3 billion, according to published reports.

"Allianz has acknowledged collaborating with the N**i regime in the 1930s and 1940s."
04/24/2017

"Allianz has acknowledged collaborating with the N**i regime in the 1930s and 1940s."

A decision by the giant German insurance company Allianz to end its sponsorship of a PGA Tour event in Boca Raton is winning praise

"The Marlins have declined to comment on parties involved in discussions to buy the team ... president David Samson said...
04/21/2017

"The Marlins have declined to comment on parties involved in discussions to buy the team ... president David Samson said last week that negotiations were progressing with multiple groups interested."

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine and Tagg Romney are interested in buying the Miami Marlins, according to a Bloomberg report Thursday.

"Bids for the Marlins are expected to be in the $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion range, but that gets you a $600 million pub...
04/20/2017

"Bids for the Marlins are expected to be in the $1.2 billion to $1.3 billion range, but that gets you a $600 million publicly funded stadium that nobody goes to, and a team that hasn’t finished over .500 since 2009."

Miami’s alleged professional baseball team is for sale, and the owner of the local NFL team might want in on the action, at the right price. According to Douglas Hanks of the Miami Herald, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has displayed some interest in buying the Marlins, but only if owner Jeffrey Loria…

"(Dolphins owner Steve Ross) confirmed Monday that he is exploring possibility building a tennis facility at or near Har...
03/28/2017

"(Dolphins owner Steve Ross) confirmed Monday that he is exploring possibility building a tennis facility at or near Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens ..."

With the Miami Open's future in jeopardy, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross says he's exploring the possibility of moving the tournament to a site near Hard Rock Stadium. Will fans and players follow?

" ... while Christine Matheson does not have authority to execute a new agreement with the county she has been trying to...
03/24/2017

" ... while Christine Matheson does not have authority to execute a new agreement with the county she has been trying to round up support from more than two dozen family members for reopening talks."

In a letter this week to Miami-Dade’s mayor, a lawyer for Christine Matheson said she wanted to explore lifting the 1993 restrictions on the use of Crandon Park secured by her family more than 20 years ago.

"Raineri hosted and served as (program director) at the station since 2014 after stints in mornings at WRMF and WSVU-A."
03/17/2017

"Raineri hosted and served as (program director) at the station since 2014 after stints in mornings at WRMF and WSVU-A."

ALPHA MEDIA Sports WMEN-A (FOX SPORTS 640)/WEST PALM BEACH has dropped its only local weekday show. The change means that morning hosts JOE RAINERI and STEVE ZEMACH have exited, and RAINERI tells ALL ACCESS that he is looking for his next opportunity. RAINERI hosted and served as PD at the station…

03/08/2017

"Too many people in South FLA are unaware that Div. I CF is even happening in Boca Raton. If Kiffin, the former head coach of USC and Tennessee and the Oakland Raiders ..."

I finally found something Lane Kiffin is doing at Florida Atlantic in the same way that former Owls coach Charlie Partridge did it. On Saturday, March 18, Kiffin is scheduled to appear at Mizner Park Amphitheater in downtown Boca Raton as part of WPEC’s annual Health and Wellness Experience. BOCA RA...

"The report goes on to say that the Marlins would like to reach a deal within the coming months, allowing MLB approval a...
03/06/2017

"The report goes on to say that the Marlins would like to reach a deal within the coming months, allowing MLB approval and the agreement’s details to be hammered out by the end of the year."

The likelihood that Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria sells the team sooner rather than later is growing.

The Florida Launch is a professional men's field lacrosse team based in Boca Raton, Florida. They joined the MLL as an e...
02/28/2017

The Florida Launch is a professional men's field lacrosse team based in Boca Raton, Florida. They joined the MLL as an expansion team in 2014. The team plays most of its home games at Florida Atlantic University Stadium.

The Florida Launch today have announced that the team will play its two first games of the 2017 Major League Lacrosse season on April 23 and 29 at Spec Martin Stadium in Deland, Fla. before returning to FAU Stadium for the remainder of the season. The Launch’s first game in Boca Raton, Fla. will be…

02/17/2017

AVAILABLE JOB:
"We are a card grading and autograph authentication business in Boca Raton looking to fill multiple positions in the office."

We are a card grading and autograph authentication business in Boca Raton looking to fill multiple positions in the office. Qualified candidates MUST have customer service experience, good hand-eye...

02/16/2017

"Palm Beach County will become home to four (4) of the 15 teams that compete in Florida’s Grapefruit League."

Palm Beach County will become the Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training capital of Florida when the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches opens on February 28

"Loria, 75, donated at least $125,000 to the Trump campaign."
02/16/2017

"Loria, 75, donated at least $125,000 to the Trump campaign."

President Donald Trump is reportedly ready to nominate Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria as Ambassador to France.

"They suggest the land be developed with a potential mix of housing, a hotel, office space, retail, a casino and the hoc...
02/14/2017

"They suggest the land be developed with a potential mix of housing, a hotel, office space, retail, a casino and the hockey arena."

Since it was built, the only attraction around the BB&T Center in Sunrise has been a shopping mall.

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