Former Rays player supports youth through new facility

Sean Rodriguez spent 13 years in Major League Baseball despite a difficult childhood. His new sports training facility in Largo will provide a refuge for local kids navigating similar circumstances. 

Rodriguez, a first-generation U.S. citizen, was a Tampa Bay Ray for six years and has long called St. Petersburg home. He founded R3 Athletics, a youth baseball league, and opened The Yard in April. 

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SPx 108: Rudy Webb - Paradise Advertising

In this episode of St. Pete X, Joe Hamilton talks with Rudy Webb, President of Paradise Advertising, about the evolution of destination marketing. Webb reflects on two decades in the industry, from faxes to AI, and how his agency helps cities define and promote their identity. He explains how Paradise navigates RFPs, tracks tourism impact without direct sales data, and adapts messaging during crises like COVID-19. Webb also shares how the agency has grown under new leadership and continues to influence national campaigns while staying rooted in St. Pete’s community and culture.

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