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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…


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…


 Jackie Robinson’s Daughter and Other Authors Visit the Tampa Convention Center for HCPS SLAM 03/23/2018
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It’s safe to say that this year’s HCPS SLAM was a slam dunk!This week, the annual Hillsborough County Public School SLAM event allowed students of all grade levels to meet some of their favorite…


Traffic & Parking advisory for the Gasparilla Distance Classic and Expo
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Race registration: Friday, February 23rd, 2018.Road races: Saturday, February 24th & Sunday, February 25th, 2018Traffic is expected to be heavier than normal this weekend in and around downtown…


City of Tampa Prepares to Host 30th Annual Black History Celebration
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Tampa, FL—Kicking off Black History Month, the City of Tampa Black Heritage Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host their 30th Annual Black History Celebration this Friday, February 2nd 2018 at 11am.In…


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…


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…


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