
Sean Barie
Sean Barie joined the FOX 13 team as a sports multimedia journalist in June 2022.
If you would’ve told a 10-year-old Sean Barie that a hobby of pretending to broadcast his elementary school’s recess kickball games would eventually lead him to a job on TV covering sports in Tampa Bay, he would’ve thought you were crazy! But 20 years later, here we are.
Sean spent four years down the road in Fort Myers covering sports at WBBH-TV.
Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, sports were always part of Sean’s life. Sundays were usually spent with his family around the TV, watching the Steelers. And, yes, Sean still very much bleeds black and gold – whether it’s the Penguins, Pirates, or Steelers.
That love of competition drove Sean to attend Kent State University (go Flashes!) where he graduated with a B.S. in Journalism in 2014. After graduation, Sean enjoyed stops in Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and finally in Florida, where he is excited cover all of Tampa Bay’s games and matches, and tell Tampa Bay’s stories.
Sean has also completely transformed from a Pittsburgh kid and embraced the Florida lifestyle – golfing, kayaking and paddleboarding in his spare time.
Though Sean is originally from Pittsburgh, his brother and parents have also made the move to the Sunshine State. Because who doesn’t like the sun and sandy beaches?
Sean loves his German shepherd, named Lando, who has no idea he’s been on-air nearly as much as his dad.
To contact Sean or send him a story idea, email him at sean.barie@FOX.com. Or you may follow Sean on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SeanBarieFOX13, tweet him at @SeanBarieFOX13, and follow on TikTok @sports_with_seanbarie.
The latest from Sean Barie
USF point guard reaches new heights with the Bulls
What turned out to be one school's loss was USF's gain. USF head coach Brian Gregory now had a player he believed could be an elite scorer and a leader when point guard Tyler Harris joined the Bulls in Tampa.
New USF student section aims at changing gameday culture
With a little duct tape and a big idea the Soflo Rodeo was born, and it comes with a new atmosphere at University of South Florida basketball games.
King High School point guard nominated for McDonald's All-American
During his senior season, the King High School point guard got a bit of good news. He learned that he was nominated to play in the country's premier high school basketball all-star game – the McDonald's All-American Game.
More than $300,000 raised by Tampa Bay sports stars for children
On Friday morning, the fairways and tee boxes at TPC Tampa Bay weren't filled with the sounds of another round of golf, but the sound of hundreds of thousands of dollars being raised for charity.
USF Cheer completes three-peat as national champs
The USF cheer team has something to cheer about as it lands a third straight national championship.
US Deaf National Soccer Teams train at Lakewood Ranch
Over the weekend, the U.S. Men's and Women's Deaf National Soccer Teams turned the Premier Sports Complex in Lakewood Ranch into their home away from home.
USF women's hoops boast only top-40 scoring trio
The USF women's basketball team was destined to have an elite offense this season.
USF Bulls celebrate grand opening of Porter Family Indoor Training Facility
With no shortage of fanfare, the University of South Florida officially celebrated the grand opening of the Porter Family Indoor Performance Facility.
Eckerd's women's basketball team turns international recruiting into success
When Paul Honsinger took over 17 years ago, the Eckerd College women's basketball team looked very different.
Jesuit soccer secured number one national ranking
The Jesuit Tigers are number one. Through the first 12 games of the season, the Jesuit High soccer team has yet to lose a single game.