Suncoast Post

6 days ago | suncoastpost.com | Angela Naff

There’s something magical about June on the Suncoast. The days are longer, the skies a little bluer, and the salty breeze off the Gulf seems to carry whispers of possibility. Summer arrives not with a shout, but with an invitation, a gentle reminder to pause, breathe deeply, and rediscover the small pleasures that so often get buried beneath the hustle of everyday life. And that’s exactly where the June Joy Challenge comes in.

1 week ago | suncoastpost.com | Vicky Sullivan

Musician and actor Rick Springfield kicked off his “I Want My 80’s” tour at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater for a Wednesday “hump day” show! He brought along some of his 80’s comrades to bring back the memories of those glorious MTV days to a live music show. For this show, John Cafferty, Wang Chung, John Waite and Rick brought us 80’s hits and more. John Cafferty & the Beaver Brown Band opened the show and brought his hits along.

1 week ago | suncoastpost.com | Angela Naff

The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from May 30 – June 6, 2025. Sarasota Music FestivalSarasota Orchestra Holley Hall – 709 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FLThe Sarasota Music Festival here on the Suncoast, running from June 1 to 21, 2025, is a premier classical music event that brings together distinguished faculty artists and talented young musicians from around the world.

1 week ago | suncoastpost.com | Angela Naff

Online poker in Florida is riding a new wave of attention, catalyzed by a complex mix of legislation, tribal influence, and tech-savvy players. In 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis struck a landmark deal granting the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights over online sports betting, a move that inadvertently boxed out Florida’s racetracks and poker rooms.

1 week ago | suncoastpost.com | Angela Naff

The US sports betting industry, now in its seventh year of regulated operations outside Nevada, continues to experience remarkable growth. Since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in 2018, operators have collectively generated over $40 billion in gross revenue from a handle exceeding $500 billion. This surge reflects the rapid expansion of legal sports betting across the nation, driven by new market openings and increasing consumer access.