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The Sail Plaza will re-open on Thursday, May 21, 2020. The team has been hard at work preparing to responsibly re-open for the safety of all guests, staff & the overall community. Both table…


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Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Tampa has postponed the 2020 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. This decision was made after a meeting with the Hillsborough…


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Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Tampa has postponed the 2020 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. This decision was made after a meeting with the Hillsborough…


Man at a host stand in front of the Sail Plaza building structure
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Dear Sail Plaza Patrons,We are excited to announce a new change to our service style that will greatly improve guest experience! We will be shifting away from the seat-yourself system to a hostess…


Photo of the Tampa Boat Show at the Tampa Convention Center. Boats/Yachts are docked outside, the sky is blue in the background with white clouds.
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Out of an abundance of caution related to Hurricane Dorian, last week the Tampa Boat Show decided to postpone their event until October 25-27.Originally scheduled for this weekend, September 6-8, the…


Man powerlifting with two tires as weights
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The Tampa Bay Strength and Fitness Expo returns to the Tampa Convention Center this Labor Day weekend for the 3rd consecutive year. From August 30-31, this family-friendly event brings the health and…


Chef Matt Eaton leans against a table at the Tampa Convention Center kitchens. He is wearing a black chef's uniform.
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Chef Matt leads the Aramark culinary team at the Tampa Convention Center.  Aramark is the exclusive provider for all food, beverage and catering services both inside and outside the facility.Matt…


SOFIC exhibit at the Tampa Convention Center directs people words the main exhibit hall.
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The Eagle has landed! SOFIC 2019 is currently underway at the Tampa Convention Center—bringing together military personnel from across branches.The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (…


Juan Lopez
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The Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce our new Sales & Marketing Manager—our very own Juan Lopez.Juan has worked as a valued Convention Service Manager (CSM) for 8 years at the Tampa…


Photo of the new Tampa Marriott Water Street Lobby shows updated furniture with a classic modern design. Large orb-lights hang from the tall ceilings and couches, arm chairs, and tables fill the lobby.  Photo courtesy of Tampa Marriott Water Street.
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Pack your bags, convention-goers! Visiting Tampa just got even better.Tampa has always been a popular tourist destination for convention-goers and holidaymakers alike. But now, City of Tampa’s…


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