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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…


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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…


Aerial photo of Tampa Convention Center on a waterfront with text that reads Smart Stars 2025 Best Convention Center
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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…


Graphic that reads traffic advisory: Expect additional traffic around Tampa Convention Center during SOF Week. Franklin St. will be closed from Channelside Dr. to Harbour Island from Monday morning to Friday afternoon. , Map of Franklin Street closure between Channelside Drive and Harbour Island
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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,…


FedEx and Tampa Convention Center logos over photo of center
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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…


Large box of NCAA branded basketballs
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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…


Expect additional traffic around Tampa Convention Center during Varsity Spirit cheerleading competitions, with peak levels on Thursday and Saturday.
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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…


Tampa Convention Center Welcomes Historic Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha
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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…


Traffic Advisory: NCAA Women's Final Four Weekend
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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…


NCAA Women's Final Four Tourney Town basketball court
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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…


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