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Anyone who is looking to own a home in Tampa is invited to attend a free event at the Tampa Convention Center. The event, titled “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” will be at the Tampa Convention Center on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 9am to 3pm.…
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Sneaker Con Tampa, happening at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa, is now rescheduled for Saturday, September 23, 2023 due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The event was originally scheduled for September 2. Organizers say all…
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The Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine (AEAONMS) for its 2023 Annual Imperial Convention. Approximately 12,000 attendees and their family members will be in the city of Tampa for the…
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Tampa Home Show Will Bring Latest Home Improvement Trends to Tampa Convention Center
Homeowners in Tampa Bay can find inspiration for their next home improvement project and even meet a star from HGTV during the Tampa Home Show,…
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Drivers should expect an increase in traffic near the Tampa Convention Center at S. Franklin and S. Tampa streets on Thursday, July 27, 2023 for Tampa Bay Comic Convention exhibitor move-in, during the hours of 2pm and 10pm and peaking at 5pm-6pm.…
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Approximately 10,000 students and chaperones attended the Nazarene Youth Conference, hosted by the Church of Nazarene at the Tampa Convention Center in July 2023. This marked the 100th anniversary of the conference.
As part of the conference events…
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From hobbits to Harry Potter and Star Wars, the 2023 Tampa Bay Comic Convention has a full lineup of activities to delight all types of fantasy and comic book fans. The Tampa Bay Comic Convention is returning to the Tampa Convention Center in…
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The Tampa Convention Center garage, located on East Brorein Street in downtown Tampa, will be closed July 5-8, 2023 due to a private event.
Alternative parking garages include Pam Iorio Parking Garage, located at 301 Channelside Drive (.2 miles…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the Stella Awards based on the number of public votes it received. The Tampa Convention Center is under consideration for the Best Convention Center in the…
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The city of Tampa was ranked as one of the Top Meeting Destinations in North America for 2023. Tampa was featured as the 24th top meeting destination by industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, Cvent.
“This is a well-…
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SOF Week, a national convention dedicated to Special Operations Forces (SOF), is underway at the Tampa Convention Center in downtown Tampa. The event started May 8 and runs through May 11, 2023.
This convention is expected to bring more than 16,000…
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The Tampa Convention Center is expecting increased traffic volume in downtown Tampa during the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week happening May 8-11.
There will also be limited parking availability in the area during this time, including…
There will also be limited parking availability in the area during this time, including…
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Sustainability is a priority to Tampa Convention Center and event planners. On Earth Day and every day, we implement several measures to conserve energy and reduce waste at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida.
During the Capital…
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The Tampa Convention Center is anticipating a busy weekend April 15 & 16, during the Tampa United Volleyball Slam and Next Level Nationals Cheer & Dance Competitions.
Drivers, please expect extra traffic volume in Downtown Tampa near…
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The Tampa Convention Center is nominated for Best Convention Center in the Southeast in the 2023 Stella Awards. The awards recognize outstanding quality and service in the meetings industry, and honor facilities that consistently deliver exemplary…
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Tampa Convention Center was proud to facilitate the donation of 841 pounds of supplies to benefit teachers and students in Hillsborough County Public Schools. Two Tampa Convention Center clients generously donated the items following their events at…
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Groundbreaking new research was unveiled at the Tampa Convention Center during The Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Two studies found that combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy could lead patients with…
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A conference at the Tampa Convention Center benefitted the Tampa area community by collecting donations to feed hungry students. BICSI held a donation drive during its 2023 Winter Conference at the Tampa Convention Center.
The money was donated to…
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Homeowners in Tampa Bay can find everything they need for their next home improvement project at the free Tampa Bay Home Show, happening April 1 and 2 at the Tampa Convention Center in Downtown Tampa.
The Tampa Bay Home Show, presented by Tampa Bay…
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There will be a multi-agency Hazardous Materials Exercise at the Tampa Convention Center on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. If you see first responder activity, please do not be alarmed, as this is a part of the planned training.
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center coordinated a significant food donation to benefit families in need in the Tampa community. The venue, along with its exclusive food and beverage…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center has launched a new, street food-inspired concessions menu called Street Eats. It was created by Aramark, the exclusive food and beverage provider at…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
An estimated $50,000 worth of trees and plants were donated to Hillsborough County Public Schools following the conclusion of the Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) at…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Gasparilla Pirate Invasion is one of the most iconic events in Tampa, Florida, and Tampa Convention Center is at the heart of all the action.
The Gasparilla flotilla of…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce the 35th Annual Black History Celebration will take place Monday, February 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. The event is hosted by The City…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic is returning to the streets of Tampa, outside Tampa Convention Center, for its 45th year. It is one of the biggest and most popular races…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Ahead of the Gasparilla Pirate Fest in Downtown Tampa, everyone is invited to a Pre-Invasion Party at Tampa Convention Center. The Tampa Rough Riders organization is hosting…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Brynn Showalter, Certified Meeting Planner and Convention Services Manager at Tampa Convention Center, has been appointed to a leadership role for a national event industry…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Executive Chef Richard Kalman is leading the Aramark culinary team at Tampa Convention Center. Aramark is the exclusive provider of all food, beverage, and catering services…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Love First Christian Center will bring its 11th annual Love on Purpose Marriage Conference to Tampa Convention Center on February 17-18, 2023. The immersive, two-day event will…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center is helping teachers and students in need in Hillsborough County Public Schools, by linking them with unused supplies from events. This illustrates the…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center will be in the national spotlight when ESPN brings its popular sports talk show, First Take, to the center for a live broadcast on January 16.
First…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Tampa Convention Center team strives to provide excellent service for its clients. In 2022, we were proud to achieve a 91% rating in client satisfaction surveys.
These…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center is preparing for its busiest year in history in 2023 and reflecting on the biggest event trends for the new year. XLIVE, an events and entertainment…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The new Executive Director of Tampa Convention Center, David Ingram, was featured by the TV news station Fox 13 in Tampa, Florida.
Fox 13 Anchor and…
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As one of the premier conference facilities in the Southeast, our venue attracts countless people each year—-which also means countless drivers who need to park their vehicles. Fortunately, with a little planning, you’ll find that parking at our…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center employees got into the season of giving and participated in the City of Tampa Holiday Food Basket Program.
Employees at Tampa Convention Center…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center Sales and Marketing Manager, Juan Lopez, received a prestigious award for being one of the most dedicated and involved members of the Convention and…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The City of Tampa honored Janna Stephens, Senior Convention Services Manager, for serving 30 years at Tampa Convention Center.
During the city’s 2022 Employee Service Awards…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center and Visit Tampa Bay invited the hospitality industry in Tampa to a security training focused on keeping venues and large events safe. The goal was to…
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Security is everyone’s responsibility. With large events such as Gasparilla happening in Tampa, event safety and crowd control are of utmost priority. That is why the Tampa Convention Center has partnered with Visit Tampa Bay to host this training…
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Last weekend the Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) hosted their professional development conference—the longest running convention in Tampa.
Flutes, saxophones, drums, keyboards, violins, and all types of instruments made their way…
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TCC recently completed a $1 million renovation of its Ballrooms, which included new carpeting. As part of our sustainability measures, 28,000 lbs of the former Ballroom carpet was recycled. TCC is in the process of renovating our meeting…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Tampa Convention Center is set for a record-breaking year in 2023. The convention center in Downtown Tampa is preparing for its busiest convention schedule in history.…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Cross-Bay Ferry began its sixth season of operations across Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022. The ferry departs from the dock outside Tampa Convention Center in…
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By Kirstin Albert, Communications Coordinator - Tampa Convention Center
The Bay Rocket, a new, adrenaline-filled jet boat thrill ride, launched at the marina outside the Tampa Convention Center, offering a new attraction for locals and tourists…
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David Ingram has been selected as the new executive director of the Tampa Convention Center.
David Ingram, one of America’s most experienced and innovative convention center experts, has been selected as the new executive director…
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The Tampa Boat Show is sailing through the convention center this weekend, bringing with it impressive boats and yachts of all sizes.
Over 400 boats and yachts have dropped anchor at the convention center this weekend for Tampa Bay’s only on-water…
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By R.V. Baugus, IAVM
His public assembly venue background spans working in stadiums, arenas, and convention centers, but it is the latter for which Robert Rose, CVE, will be recognized at VenueConnect in Phoenix when he receives the Convention…
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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 Partners announced earlier this year that…
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