Tampa Convention Center News


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…


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…


Tampa Convention Center Serves as a Transportation Junction During this Year’s Commuter Challenge
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Tampa, FL—This week the Hillsborough County Planning Commission and the Tampa’s Downtown Partnership are hosting their annual Commuter Challenge—a week long initiative that challenges locals to find…


Young Scientists and Engineers Gather at the Tampa Convention Center for the Hillsborough County STEM Fair
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This Monday and Tuesday the Tampa Convention Center hosted the annual Hillsborough County Public School STEM Fair. The HCPS STEM Fair is the biggest event of its kind in the state.  This…


Millions Auctioned at the 2018 FUN Show
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Tampa, Florida—Last weekend, the Florida United Numismatists (FUN) Show attracted thousands of coin enthusiasts and traders to the Tampa Convention Center with a unique collection of rare and high…


Tampa 2017 Auto Show
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by Angela PittsNovember 22, 2017Tampa Convention Center—Last weekend countless car enthusiasts raced to the Tampa Convention Center to explore some of the latest innovations in the auto industry…


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