Tampa Convention Center News


 Jackie Robinson’s Daughter and Other Authors Visit the Tampa Convention Center for HCPS SLAM 03/23/2018
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It’s safe to say that this year’s HCPS SLAM was a slam dunk!This week, the annual Hillsborough County Public School SLAM event allowed students of all grade levels to meet some of their favorite…


Traffic & Parking advisory for the Gasparilla Distance Classic and Expo
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Race registration: Friday, February 23rd, 2018.Road races: Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th, 2018Traffic is expected to be heavier than normal this weekend in and around downtown…


City of Tampa Prepares to Host 30th Annual Black History Celebration
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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…


Mayor Buckhorn on boat with special operations forces
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Between an “enemy village” at The Sail, helicopters on our roof, and ships exploding near our docks, it is safe to say that SOFIC brought an action-packed week to the Tampa Convention Center.Amongst…


Purdue University Students Visit the Tampa Convention Center to Learn the Ropes of Hospitality
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With waterfront views, a downtown location, and 600,000sqft of event space, the Tampa Convention Center has earned its position as a world-class facility.Each year, we host a number of major events—…


Gasparilla Pirates Shave their Beards for Cancer and Invite Kids to be Pirates for a Day
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Tampa, FL—On Sunday, Tampa’s infamous pirate ship sailed away from the Tampa Convention Center, but not without bringing smiles to children’s faces yet again.A heartwarming event took place on the…


Gasparilla Volleyball Tournament Spikes its Way Through the Tampa Convention Center
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Tampa, FL—Over 10,000 athletes, coaches, and spectators gathered at the Tampa Convention Center last weekend for the JVC Gasparilla Volleyball Tournament. Featuring over 30 courts, the Tampa…


First Brews & Bites
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Angela Pitts | 12 January 2017What: Brews & Bites EventWhen: January 12th 2018 6:00pm-11:00pmWhere: The Sail 333 S. Franklin Street Tampa, FL 33602Tampa, FL—Starting at 6:00pm this evening, The…


Bulldozer at Water Street Tampa
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Get ready to pack your bags! A brand new luxury hotel recently broke ground next door to our facility—offering a premium lodging option for convention goers when they visit Tampa. Strategic Property…


Leftover Convention Resources Donated to Habitat for Humanity
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Here’s a bit of news to brighten your Tuesday! Last week, the Lumbermen’s Merchandising Corp donated leftover convention materials to Habitat for Humanity.As part of our Save the Resources initiative…


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