Sports & Recreation

Idea strikes entrepreneur like a thunderbolt

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Saving prematurely born babies and running a slew of Richmond area hair salons keeps Sandy Tarant busy, but he still finds time to dream up new business ideas.

City hits pause on would-be music venue

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The Richmond Planning Commission has delayed a decision on final approval of Venture Richmond’s proposed amphitheater at Tredegar Green – a facility the economic development organization says is key the continuation of the Richmond Folk Festival.

The money game: Dollars, cents, swooshes

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Although VCU’s standing in the national sports scene has been on the rise, the school isn’t yet playing with the big boys in the big business of athletic apparel.

After tough year, golf course sees the light

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In a swing of momentum following bankruptcy and foreclosure, a local golf course has been snatched up by a prominent area real estate developer.

How 2013 pumped up the fitness scene

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From a trampoline park to “surf yoga” to ballet barre studios, there are plenty of new options for Richmonders whose New Year’s resolutions include getting in shape.