With an abundance of cute boutiques, trendy restaurants, and picturesque water views, this hub in downtown Tampa is a premium entertainment hub.

The Rays rotation will include what is certain to be an innings-limited Shane McClanahan, Ryan Pepiot and Drew Rasmussen. Other candidates include veteran Steven Matz.

A 3,500-seat music and entertainment venue will be built across the street from Benchmark International Arena, where the Tampa Bay Lightning play, providing a new option for up-and-coming artists to perform in Tampa.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide after deputies found a woman dead and a man in critical condition in a Tampa home Friday afternoon.

The Tampa Bay Rays shrewdly stay competitive in the spendthrift and star-studded American League East. They trade veterans for prospects and develop them into stars.