Tampa Convention Center News


Man powerlifting with two tires as weights
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The Tampa Bay Strength and Fitness Expo returns to the Tampa Convention Center this Labor Day weekend for the 3rd consecutive year. From August 30-31, this family-friendly event brings the health and…


Chef Matt Eaton leans against a table at the Tampa Convention Center kitchens. He is wearing a black chef's uniform.
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Chef Matt leads the Aramark culinary team at the Tampa Convention Center.  Aramark is the exclusive provider for all food, beverage and catering services both inside and outside the facility.Matt…


SOFIC exhibit at the Tampa Convention Center directs people words the main exhibit hall.
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The Eagle has landed! SOFIC 2019 is currently underway at the Tampa Convention Center—bringing together military personnel from across branches.The Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (…


Juan Lopez
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The Tampa Convention Center is pleased to announce our new Sales & Marketing Manager—our very own Juan Lopez.Juan has worked as a valued Convention Service Manager (CSM) for 8 years at the Tampa…


Photo of the new Tampa Marriott Water Street Lobby shows updated furniture with a classic modern design. Large orb-lights hang from the tall ceilings and couches, arm chairs, and tables fill the lobby.  Photo courtesy of Tampa Marriott Water Street.
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Pack your bags, convention-goers! Visiting Tampa just got even better.Tampa has always been a popular tourist destination for convention-goers and holidaymakers alike. But now, City of Tampa’s…


Arial view of the Tampa Convention Center exhibit hall shows blue and orange volleyball courts set up and thousands of athletes, coaches, and parents spectating the tournament.
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The Tampa Convention Center’s exhibit hall is currently being transformed into a massive gymnasium for the Gasparilla Volleyball Kickoff Classics.10,000 athletes, coaches, and parents will visit…


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Last week, young scientists, engineers, and mathematicians put their best work on display at the HCSP STEM Fair.The Tampa Convention Center hosted this year’s annual Hillsborough STEM Fair on…


stage
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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…


Two auditioners warm up on the practice stage at the America's Got Talent Auditions
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Performers from across the country traveled to the Tampa Convention Center yesterday in hopes of being on America’s largest talent show—America’s Got Talent.Doors opened for Season 14 of America’s…


Portrait of Una Garvey
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Mayor Buckhorn has appointed Una Garvey to Acting Convention & Tourism Director. “Una has been a steadfast employee with the City of Tampa for the last 35 years,” said Mayor Bob Buckhorn. “Her…


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