The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion returns to downtown Tampa on Saturday, January 31, bringing one of the city’s most anticipated traditions back to the waterfront at the Tampa Convention Center.Whether you’re attending the official Gasparilla Brunch or…
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Pirates Demanding Key to the CityAs part of the lead-up to the 2026 Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest, members of Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla will arrive in downtown Tampa today and formally summon Mayor Jane Castor to…
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Tampa Convention Center is expanding its accessibility services with the launch of new Distract Paks and Emergency Communication Cards, including a Spanish-language version, as part of a broader initiative to better serve guests with sensory and…
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Tampa Convention Center is excited to announce an upcoming exterior improvement that will enhance the arrival experience for guests and visitors. Beginning Monday, January 19, we’ll begin replacing the marquee sign at our Franklin Street Entrance…
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The Tampa Convention Center is proud to host the Florida Venue Managers Association (FVMA) Operations Seminar, welcoming venue professionals from across the state for a day of learning, networking, and career development.Designed for those who keep…
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TAMPA, Fla. (January 12, 2026) - The Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Professional Learning Conference returns to the Tampa Convention Center January 14–17, 2026, continuing its legacy as the longest-running convention in Tampa.Now in its…
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Tampa Convention Center Previews a Strong Year Ahead With Major Events, Increased Attendance, and Rising Economic ImpactThe Tampa Convention Center is preparing for another exciting and impactful year as it looks ahead to…
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The Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce Shauna Brown as our newest Event Manager, bringing more than a decade of experience in hospitality, event operations, and client service to our award-winning venue.Shauna previously supported the…
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Ho, Ho, Ho...there's a Nice List of events this Saturday, December 20, likely to draw big crowds and potential traffic congestion. Don't be on the Naughty List - plan ahead, leave early, watch out for pedestrians and use this traffic advisory to…
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Tampa Convention Center is strengthening its team with the addition of two experienced professionals, reinforcing its commitment to delivering exceptional service for meetings, conventions, conferences, trade shows, and special events.The center…
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At the Tampa Convention Center, flawless conferences, conventions, corporate meetings, galas, and association events rely on a skilled operations team. That's why we are especially proud to announce that this month, Jose Hernandez, Maintenance…
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Traffic Advisory: Saturday, December 6th'Tis the season for major holiday events and this Saturday, December 6th we will see a blizzard of 'em. From parades, to tree lightings, to bike rides and…
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Tampa Convention Center Wins “Best of the Best” Honor to Wrap Up Award-Winning YearTampa Convention Center is proud to cap off an award-winning 2025 by being named ConventionSouth’s Best of the Best Convention Center, the top honor…
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The Tampa Convention Center is excited to welcome the community to two festive, family-friendly holiday events along the Tampa Riverwalk this season. From the annual Tampa Riverwalk Holiday Tree Lighting to a special visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus…
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Tampa Recognized for Advocating for EqualityTampa once again celebrates a perfect score on its efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community.The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipal Equality Index 2025 released its results Tuesday, with Tampa…
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For the third year in a row, Tampa has earned a spot among Cvent’s Top Meeting Destinations, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s premier cities for meetings, conventions, corporate events, and association gatherings.This recognition…
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The Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce it has earned the Most Innovative City Services Platform award from the 2025 International Explorer Awards. This marks the center’s fifth industry award this year, reinforcing its position as a…
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Plan ahead so you don't get spooked by the traffic in and around Downtown this weekend, as there is a hauntingly high number of events and happenings! Be on the lookout for large amounts of pedestrians, some of whom may seem to pop up out of…
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Thanks to grants from the American Heart Association and Tampa General Hospital, the City of Tampa has acquired 39 Automated External Defibrillators, and has deployed these AEDs across the city.The grants have already saved a life. An AED installed…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce it won a prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Award from ConventionSouth Magazine. These awards were based on votes from 7,000+ readers and fans. This is the third award the center has earned in just one week…
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It’s a three-peat! Tampa Convention Center has won the gold medal for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the third year in a row. The center also took home the top honor in this category in 2023…
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Tampa Convention Center is honored to announce it is nominated for the prestigious ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the best Convention and Visitors…
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Large events at the Tampa Convention Center, such as Red Bull Flugtag in November 2024, have helped drive record hotel revenue in Hillsborough County.
Tampa, FL (March 14, 2025) - The Tampa Convention Center is helping set more tourism records,…
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A fully renovated FedEx Office is now open inside the Tampa Convention Center, offering convenient services to event managers, exhibitors, and attendees. The space was redesigned to feature the latest customer service technology.This high-tech store…
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Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce that Abed Pompa has been promoted to Operations Manager.Abed joined the Tampa Convention Center team in May 2024 as our Chief Maintenance Engineer. Prior to that, he worked at Tampa General Hospital.…
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Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce that James Malcolm has been promoted to Senior Event Manager, as a part of the Event Services team at the center.James joined Team TCC in March 2019 as an Events Coordinator I. He was promoted to Events…
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Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce that Erika O’Brien, CMP, was promoted to Event Services Supervisor here at the center. She is ready to help make your event a success at our award-winning venue.Erika joined Team TCC in October 2019 as…
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Thousands of pop culture fans will head to the Tampa Convention Center this weekend! The Tampa Bay Comic Convention returns Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, bringing an action-packed weekend full of celebrity guests, artists, panels,…
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Expect to see a wave of anime fans take over Downtown Tampa around the Tampa Convention Center! METROCON, the largest anime convention in Florida, returns Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2025.Thousands of attendees, many in showstopping…
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Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the world’s largest meeting and event industry association, has selected the Tampa Convention Center and the City of Tampa as the host for the 2030 edition of its flagship event, the World Education…
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Drivers should expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the Tampa Convention Center and greater Downtown area from Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19, as the Phi Beta Sigma International Conclave 2025 comes to town.
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City Welcomes New Deputy Administrator of Development and Economic OpportunityThe City of Tampa is excited to welcome Geri Lopez as its new deputy administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity (DEO).
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Meeting professionals are once again recognizing the Tampa Convention Center for bringing an outstanding level of service to their events. Voters selected Tampa Convention Center in the Best Convention Center category for the Smart Stars Awards,…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome back SOF Week, an annual convention dedicated to Special Operations Forces. The event is happening May 5 to May 8, 2025. It is expected to draw around 20,000 attendees to the convention center and other…
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Tampa Convention Center is excited to announce a new FedEx store on site. FedEx was awarded a contract to become the center’s shipping and printing provider, with plans to fully renovate the facility’s Business Center.FedEx is currently open and…
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The Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome back Varsity Spirit for end-of-season cheerleading competitions! The center will host The Youth Summit, The Recreational Summit, and The Varsity All Star Celebration April 24-27, 2025.Drivers should…
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Following the NCAA Women’s Final Four events in Tampa, Florida, the organization is giving back to the community. NCAA donated 1.2 tons of items, including approximately 480 NCAA-branded basketballs, ball racks, and personal hygiene items.Donations…
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Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Historic Sorority, Alpha Kappa AlphaA wave of pink and green is taking over the Tampa Convention Center, as the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority hosts their 72nd Annual Atlantic Regional Conference…
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) is inviting the community to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to Tampa’s past, present, and future at the 36th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration.On…
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Tampa, FL—Kicking off Black History Month, the City of Tampa Black Heritage Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host their 30th Annual Black History Celebration this Friday, February 2nd 2018 at 11am.In previous years, COTBHC has hosted their Black…
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Tampa Convention Center is going for a three-peat! It is nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the third year in a row. The center won the gold medal, the top honor, for this category…
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If the games weren’t exciting enough, NCAA Women’s Final Four is bringing a weekend jam-packed with events around the City of Tampa for residents and visitors of all ages. Festivities will tip off with the Tourney Town fan festival at the Tampa…
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Don't commit an unnecessary foul, we've got all the traffic info you'll need to drive and score during the NCAA Women's Final Four weekend. This is the fourth time the City of Tampa has hosted the event and it is expected to draw around 30,000 fans…
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The Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome back the Florida State Thespian Festival! Thousands of high school students will participate in theatre activities led by professionals from across the country.Please note, this is a private event that…
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Tampa Convention Center is excited to announce that it has been awarded LEED Silver for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M). LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the…
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2025 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Leads the Pack of Weekend Events and TrafficMore than 150,000 people, many of them pedestrians, will be taking over the streets of Tampa this weekend as several major events will be taking place in and around…
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Drivers should expect some extra traffic around the Tampa Convention Center this weekend, as a large volleyball tournament is returning to the center. Thousands of athletes and their family members are expected for the Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to unveil the first of three dynamic art displays at the venue. The first art piece, titled Recurrence, is a wave-shaped structure that reflects the tides in Tampa. These eye-catching sculptures are sure to please…
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The morning commute in and around the Tampa Convention Center may be a bit slower on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The annual Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair is taking place, bringing about 2,000 students, parents, and teachers.The STEM Fair is…
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Arrgh you ready? The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion is returning to the Tampa Convention Center. Whether you’re going to the official brunch experience or catching the action along the Tampa Riverwalk or The Sail Plaza, we have everything you need to…
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