TAMPA, Fla. (November 5, 2026) — Tampa Bay Sun FC has announced a new partnership with Bay Paws Pet Resort, bringing together two locally rooted organizations that share a commitment to serving the Tampa Bay community and creating welcoming experiences for families and their pets.
Through this partnership, Tampa Bay Sun FC and Bay Paws will celebrate the important role pets play in bringing communities together while creating opportunities to connect with local pet owners and supporters of the club.
“There’s something special about building a business and a community in Ybor City, and we’re proud to share those roots with Bay Paws Pet Resort. At Tampa Bay Sun FC, we believe meaningful connections go well beyond the pitch, and that includes the furry friends who are part of our families. We’re excited to welcome Bay Paws to the Sun family and work together to celebrate the people, pets and local businesses that make our community so special.”
— Christina Unkel, President & General Manager, Tampa Bay Sun FC
About Bay Paws Pet Resort
Bay Paws Pet Resort is a locally owned luxury pet resort serving the Tampa Bay community with four convenient locations in Clearwater, Ybor City, Trinity and Wesley Chapel. Offering boarding, daycare, grooming and enrichment services, Bay Paws welcomes dogs, cats and pocket pets with a focus on exceptional care, comfort and hospitality. With spacious indoor and outdoor play areas, attentive staff and a commitment to pet safety and wellness, Bay Paws strives to make every guest feel at home. Learn more at baypaws.com.
About Tampa Bay Sun FC
Tampa Bay Sun FC is Tampa Bay’s first professional women’s sports team and the inaugural champion of the Gainbridge Super League. Founded as one of the league’s original eight clubs, the Sun compete at the highest level of women’s professional soccer in the United States and play their home matches at Suncoast Credit Union Field in Downtown Tampa.
Tampa Bay Sun FC exists to build a locally rooted, nationally influential club that empowers girls, elevates women, and energizes Tampa Bay through the transformative power of soccer. For more information, visit tampabaysunfc.com.
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