Tampa Convention Center News


Expect more traffic around the Tampa Convention Center, particularly on S. Franklin St., during the Hillsborough Regional STEM Fair on Feb. 12, 2025. Peak congestion is expected around 8 a.m. due to bus drop-offs.
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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…


Gasparilla pirate ship outside Tampa Convention Center
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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…


Jose Gasparilla pirate ship
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It’s Gasparilla month! Much of the iconic pirate invasion centers around the Tampa Convention Center, with the brunch experience happening at the center in the outdoor event space along the Tampa…


Abbye Feeley was confirmed as Development and Economic Opportunity Administrator on Thursday, December 5, 2024.
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Tampa City Council voted to approve confirming Abbye Feeley as Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity on Thursday.Feeley, who has been serving as interim administrator since July 2024…


Outside of parking garage and park plants
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As the holiday season kicks off downtown, another national award is parking itself in the City of Tampa! The Tampa Convention Center (TCC) Garage, a vital facility supporting holiday markets, parades…


The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting its 2024 City Summit in downtown Tampa November 13-16, 2024. (courtesy: National League of Cities)
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The National League of Cities (NLC), is hosting its premier annual event, the 2024 City Summit, in Tampa this week, convening more than 4,000 elected officials and municipal staff from across the…


Aircraft launches into Tampa Bay
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Come cheer on daring flight crews as they launch homemade flying machines into Tampa Bay! Red Bull Flugtag is returning to the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, November 9. It is free and open to…


Tampa Convention Center has won Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. for the second year in a row text and gold ribbon over photo of convention center
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Tampa Convention Center has won Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. for the second year in a row. The center took the top honor of gold in the prestigious Stella Awards.“Tampa Convention…


Tampa Convention Center building and sign
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The Tampa Convention Center did not sustain significant damage from Hurricane Milton. We are fortunate to be spared from any major impacts of this storm.We are starting to return to normal operations…


Tampa Convention Center team places sandbags
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The Tampa Convention Center is closed Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9 based on the anticipated risk of Hurricane Milton. Determinations will be made regarding Thursday, October 10. The…


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