2025 Sports Summit

Florida Sports Summit

2025 Florida Sports Summit

The 2025 Florida Sports Foundation Summit was held June 8-12, at the Hutchinson Shores Beach Resort, in Jensen Beach, hosted by Play Treasure Coast Sports Tourism. The Summit offered the opportunity to engage with sporting event organizers, collaborate with fellow professionals, stay updated on industry and state developments, and participate in enriching educational workshops.
2025 FLORIDA SPORTS SUMMIT

Schedule of Events – Subject to Change

Sunday – June 8

  • Arrival Day: Arrive at your leisure and enjoy the hospitality of Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa as you prepare for the week ahead.
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Registration Table, sponsored by Sarasota Sports, Open on the Second Floor Veranda
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Host and Sponsors Dinner, sponsored by Discover Martin County, in Hawksbill (E) – Invite Only

Monday – June 9

    • 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Rise N Grind Breakfast, sponsored by Kissimmee Sports, in Hawksbill (E).
      Breakfast for Golfers (7:00 – 7:55). Non Golfers (7:00-9:00)
    • 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Anyone Can Golf Outing, sponsored by Sports Daytona Beach, Open to All.
      Busses depart main entrance of Hutchinson Shores at 8:00 a.m. Transportation sponsored by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater. (lunch provided at course for golfers only)
    • 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Registration Table, sponsored by Visit Sarasota, open on the Second Floor Veranda.
    • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: Sunshine and Sips, sponsored by One Hope Wine, a guided wine tasting experience paired with delicious small bites.
    • 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Open Lunch.
    • Hurricane Grill and Wings, located at 995 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, is offering a discount for all Summit attendees. A 10-piece bone-in or boneless wing order is $12.99 and domestic drafts are $2.75. Your FSF Summit credential must be presented for verification.
  • Registration Table, sponsored by Visit Sarasota, open on the Second Floor Veranda
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: State of the State Meeting, sponsored by Discover Lake County, in Leatherback (D).
    Join us for the State of the State presentation by the Foundation CEO and special guests.
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.: Opening Reception, sponsored by Play Treasure Coast, on the Dune Pool Deck.
    Join us on the beach for a night of oceanside networking.
  • 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Extra Innings, sponsored by Punta Gorda Englewood Beach and the Charlotte Harbor Gulf Island Coast, in Drift Kitchen.
    Wind down and debrief of Day One with fellow industry peers.

Tuesday – June 10

  • 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.: Rise and Grind Breakfast, sponsored by Kissimmee Sports, in Hawksbill (E)
  • 9:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.: First Set of Peer 2 Peer Meetings, sponsored by the Huddle Up Groups in Loggerhead Room.
    The first of two formal opportunities for destinations and rights holders to connect and discuss why Florida is the premier destination for sporting events.
  • 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on the Go (Grab and Go), sponsored by Florida’s Sports Coast, in Hawksbill (e)
    Grab a boxed lunch after wrapping up the morning’s meetings and eat anywhere you wish on the property.
  • 12pm – 2:30pm: Gold Rush Games (Beach Behind Resort), powered by Team IP.
    Put on your team colors and head to the beach for some friendly competition. Who will win MVP?
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Real Fun Meeting, sponsored by Visit Panama City Beach, on the Dune Pool Deck
    Take a moment to regroup and connect with peers after the excitement of the Gold Rush Games competition.
  • 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Larry Pendleton Partner Awards Dinner in the Leatherback Room.
    Tonight is Florida’s night to shine. Let’s celebrate the great people making Florida Sports Tourism #1.
  • 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.: Overtime Networking, sponsored by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, in the Drift Kitchen.
    Join fellow industry peers for a wind down and debrief of Day Two.

Wednesday – June 11

  • 6:45 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.: Turtle Walk on the beach with Eco-Tourism,
  • 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.: Rise and Grind Breakfast, sponsored by Kissimmee Sports, in Hawksbill (E)
  • 10:00 a.m. – 12 Noon: STS Certification (Florida Partners Only), sponsored by Pensacola Sports, in Loggerhead Room.
  • 12 Noon – 1:00 p.m.: Refresh and Reflect Lunch, sponsored by Florida’s Sports Coast, in Hawksbill (E)
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Industry Roundtable, sponsored by Pensacola Sports, in Leatherback Room.
    Key Updates on sports tourism and event housing best practices.
  • 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Second Set of Peer-to-Peer Meetings, sponsored by the Huddle Up Group, in the Loggerhead Room
    Day Two of industry one-on-one meetings. Great time to solidify conversations had throughout the Summit thus far
  • 6:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.: Closing Reception and Gold Rush Games Awards – Elliot Museum + Tiki Hut
    Transportation shuttle loop, sponsored by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater, run from 5:45 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. for the closing event
    Don your favorite casual clothes and enjoy a summer night on the Treasure Coast closing out another great Summit.

Thursday – June 12

  • Departure Day
2024 FLORIDA SPORTS SUMMIT

Our Sponsors

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Champion Level

All-American Level

Team IP
FL Sports Coast

MVP Level

Sports Daytona Beach
St. Pete Clearwater, Sports Commission

Elite Level

Panama City Beach
Visit Sarasota
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