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MLB Most Wins Since 2010: 1,490 — Dodgers 1,435 — Yankees 1,362 — Cardinals 1,360 — Rays 1,358 — Braves Are the Tampa Bay Rays the most underrated franchise in sports?

Spirit Airlines is shutting down almost exactly 20 years after Hooters ended Hooters Air (Spirit was partially responsible for that too). Back in 2003, the chain spent $40m to launch Hooters Air with 7 Boeing planes (tagline was “Fly a mile high with us” zing). Based in Myrtle Beach, the plan was to bring golfers to the 100s of golf courses in the South Carolina resort city. The draw was that each flight had two “Hooter Girls” in addition to the flight crew. The airline operated for 3 years but ultimately folded on April 17th, 2006 because: ▫️Target market of golfers was way too niche ▫️Gas prices spiked after Hurricane Katrina ▫️Budget airlines (Spirit Airlines, JetBlue) started ramping up and taking share The whole thing was operated Pace Airliens, a charter plane service Hooters co-founder Robert Brooks had purchased in early 2000s. Honestly, not the worst idea ever. United or Delta should license Hooters IP and give it a another go. *** Good Insider vid here: t.co/pgsmoPhzk2

🏖️ Panama City climbed 11 spots to crack the top 10 fastest-growing U.S. cities — fueled by a $6B military base rebuild, a retiree boom, and a city reinventing itself. That's just one of the stories happening across Northwest Florida right now. 👉 Read the full Northwest Florida business roundup: bit.ly/4enwH7u #FloridaTrend #PanamaCity #NorthwestFlorida #Florida

Mac Miller freestyling over Mobb Deep’s “Survival of the Fittest” 😮‍💨 (circa 2013)

@FLStateParks Who do I contact about a group outing?

Rainbow Springs State Park will implement a day-use reservation system on April 29. Whether you’re looking to sit in nature or swim in the clear waters, day-use reservations will make park entry short and sweet. Starting today you can make day-use reservations for up to 60 days in advance, and reservations will be required to enter the park beginning April 29. *** 💡: Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. 📍: Rainbow Springs State Park . . #FLStateParks #RainbowSprings #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

i can still live another 50 years if @Mike_Pence has the courage

Going from a free taco meal to a free Busch Gardens ticket for 10 strikeouts is WILD

Junior Caminero, over the batters eye 💣

One more night 'til we draft the future of Tampa Bay 👀 Join us tomorrow at the Draft Block Party, presented by @MillerLite, on Central Avenue in St. Pete 🎉

🥐In 1983, Burger King introduced its Croissan'wich nationwide

The @Buccaneers Draft Party is coming to St. Pete! 🏴‍☠️ Central Avenue is getting taken over by The Krewe this Thursday. Enjoy the NFL Draft, fan activities, giveaways, bar takeovers, & more! FREE TO ATTEND! 📅 4/23 | 7–11:30 PM 📍 Central Ave (Between 1st & 3rd St), St. Pete

@JPPetersonshow Why didn’t this market become a factor in Oakland/Vegas discussions? Why is Vegas only contributing $380M? Wouldn’t the A’s have had leverage from a market like NC to threaten to leave?

North Carolina’s Case for MLB Expansion w/ Guest Demetri Ravanos | Fan Stream Sports Here’s another market that would gladly invest $1B and partner with an ownership group willing to invest $8-10 Billion AND bring a $2 Billion asset #Rays in their city fanstreamsports.com/north-carolina…

There will never be another. Happy 81st Birthday to the Head Ball Coach, Steve Spurrier.

Here’s a sneak peek at our #Rays giveaway this Saturday. Looking forward to seeing you at the ballpark this homestand.

Florida is experiencing its worst drought of the 21st century. 99% of the state is now in drought, including nearly 80% in extreme drought.

Cruisin’ East Bay Drive like a boss 😎🐾 Top down, shades on, and not a care at Keene Road. #IONTB #CruisinInStyle #PinellasLife #DogDays

Remember when I said your new Rays owners weren’t all that different than the last one? In 2010, Stu Sternberg also told Tampa Bay that time was of the essence…or else the Rays would pack up and move.

ahh to be a fat bear floating down a river

Florida welcomes Waymo to the sunshine state ☀️ Great work from @MyFDOT for bringing this to our roadways. Let’s keep moving Florida forward 🤖

This makes the most sense for Tampa Bay. But would St Pete want to dedicate billions to a stadium that’s used for 8 home games a season and mix in a handful of concerts?