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Varsity Spirit is returning to the Tampa Convention Center for the second year in a row, bringing more than 26,000 attendees. This group will host three cheerleading competitions, The Youth Summit,…

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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the second year in a row. The…

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The Southeast Produce Council and its exhibitors donated 60,233 pounds of fresh produce after the Southern Exposure Retail & Food Service Conference & Expo, held at the Tampa Convention…

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Tampa’s largest home show is returning to the Tampa Convention Center Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. The Tampa Home Show is free and open to the public. Homeowners in Tampa Bay can get…

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The Tampa Convention Center is anticipating increased traffic Wednesday, March 13, 2024 through Sunday, March 17, 2024 due to two events. The Florida State Thespian Festival is happening March 13-16…

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On Monday, March 4, Phase 1 of the Harbour Island Force Main Replacement Project at Franklin and Water Streets will be completed and Phase 2 will begin. Phase 2 will require the closure of Franklin…

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Tampa, Fla. – An event that is an extravaganza of all things weird, World Oddities Expo, is coming to Tampa for the first time on Saturday, March 2. The traveling oddities festival will bring vendors…

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The Tampa Convention Center is anticipating increased traffic Saturday, February 17 through Monday, February 19 from the Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff. This event is expected to bring an estimated 10…

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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…

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TAMPA, FLA. (February 5, 2024) - The Tampa Convention Center is anticipating heavy traffic on the morning of Wednesday, February 7, 2024, due to two events. There will be increased traffic related to…

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Award-Winning Tampa Convention Center Prepares for Record-Breaking 2024 Following an award-winning year and the successful completion of a historic renovation…

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TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER NOMINATED FOR TWO URBAN EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Tampa Convention Center is honored to be nominated for two Urban Excellence Awards from the…

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Tampa Convention Center has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council™ (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. This status ensures that Tampa Convention Center has…

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The Tampa Convention Center was named as a 2024 winner among Exhibitor Magazine’s Centers of Excellence. This prestigious list honors North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and…

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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has won the top honor for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. in the prestigious 2023 Northstar Stella Awards. The Tampa Convention…

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The Tampa Convention Center is thrilled to announce its nomination for the prestigious ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the best Convention and Visitors Bureaus (…

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Anyone who is looking to own a home in Tampa is invited to attend a free event at the Tampa Convention Center. The event, titled “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” will be at the Tampa Convention Center on…

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Sneaker Con Tampa, happening at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa, is now rescheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023 due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The event was originally…

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The Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) for its 2023 Annual Imperial Convention. Approximately 12,000 attendees and their…

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Tampa Home Show Will Bring Latest Home Improvement Trends to Tampa Convention Center Homeowners in Tampa Bay can find inspiration for their next home improvement project and even meet a star from…

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Drivers should expect an increase in traffic near the Tampa Convention Center at S. Franklin and S. Tampa streets on Thursday, July 27, 2023 for Tampa Bay Comic Convention exhibitor move-in, during…

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Approximately 10,000 students and chaperones attended the Nazarene Youth Conference, hosted by the Church of Nazarene at the Tampa Convention Center in July 2023. This marked the 100th anniversary of…

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From hobbits to Harry Potter and Star Wars, the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention has a full lineup of activities to delight all types of fantasy and comic book fans. The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is…

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The Tampa Convention Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for its new Waterfront Meeting Rooms, marking the completion of the center’s largest renovation project since it was built…

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TAMPA, Fla. (June 30, 2023) --  A section of the Tampa Riverwalk in front of the Tampa Convention Center will officially reopen at 6am on Saturday, July 1, after being closed due to construction on…