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A group of Convention Service Managers and Visit Tampa Bay members post for a quick photo while cooking at the Ronald McDonald House of Tampa
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This week is the ESPA Celebrate Services Week, and our Convention Service Managers celebrated with their annual tradition of cooking for a cause.  On Monday evening, a group of our Convention…


Young gymnasts competes at the 2018 AAU National Gymnastics Championship at the Tampa Convention Center
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The AAU National Gymnastics Championship rounded off nicely at the Tampa Convention Center over the weekend, as thousands of young gymnasts’ ages 5-18 competed in this nation-wide competition.This…


An AWHONN guest speaker addresses a large crowd at the Tampa Convention Center.
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This week, the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is hosting their annual convention at the Tampa Convention Center. This event brings together nurses from across the…


Tampa Streetcar at Dick Greco Plaza
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Great news convention-goers! Starting soon, the historic Tampa Streetcar will offer FREE rides and increased service for anyone wishing to hop aboard! This is thanks to a $2.67 million grant from the…


Smithsonian research project sample taken from the Tampa Convention Center boating docks
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As history buffs packed the Tampa Convention Center today for AP US History exam grading, a different academic subject was being studied just outside our facility—led by scientists from the…


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…


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…


Forklift loading truck
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Flooring is the foundation on which a home is built. And no one understands this more than the National Wood Flooring Association and Habitat for Humanity.As part of our Save the Resource initiative…


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—…


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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