All posts by: Askia Jones

January 30, 2020

Eleven FSF Granted Events in February bring approximately 98,721 Out of State Visitors and $132.2 Million Economic Impact to Florida

in Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

During the month of February 2020, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 11 events, projected to bring approximately 98,721 out of state visitors and $132.2 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy Dates: January 5-February 2, […]

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January 3, 2020

Nine FSF Granted Events in January bring approximately 56,935 Out of State Visitors and $54.1 Million Economic Impact to Florida

in Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

During the month of January 2020, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following nine events, projected to bring approximately 56,935 out of state visitors and $54.1 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Girls ECNL Florida Dates: January 10-12, 2020 | Organization: Greater […]

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December 17, 2019

Seminole County Sports Tourism Announces Partnership with Full Sail University’s Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting

in Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Lights. Camera. Sports Action! Beginning in January 2020, Full Sail University’s Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting, in collaboration with Seminole County’s Sports Tourism Division, will provide students with hands on opportunities to research, report and literally get on the field to cover youth sporting events held at the Boombah Sports Complex, […]

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December 4, 2019

Nineteen FSF Granted Events in December bring approximately 98,277 Out of State Visitors and $92.8 Million Economic Impact to Florida

in Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

During the month of December, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 19 events, projected to bring approximately 98,277 out of state visitors and $92.8 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. NCCAA Division 1 & 2 Soccer National Championships Dates: December 2-7, […]

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November 4, 2019

Visit Panama City Beach Announced as the new Title Sponsor of IRONMAN FL & IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast beginning in 2020

in Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – IRONMAN, a Wanda Sports Group company, is excited to announce a multi-year partnership with Visit Panama City Beach serving as title sponsor for the IRONMAN® Florida triathlon and IRONMAN 70.3® Gulf Coast triathlon beginning in 2020. The long-standing IRONMAN Florida triathlon is held annually in early November in Panama City […]

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October 29, 2019

Nineteen FSF Granted Events in November bring approximately 68,153 Out of State Visitors and $69.6 Million Economic Impact to Florida

in Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

During the month of November 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 19 events, projected to bring approximately 68,153 out-of-state visitors and $69.6 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. 2019 IRONMAN Florida Dates: November 2, 2019 | Organization: Panama City Beach […]

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October 22, 2019

Road to the 2019 World Series began in the Florida Grapefruit League

in MLB Spring Training News, Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The two teams squaring off in the 2019 World Series have deep roots in the Florida Grapefruit League. While their beginnings in the State of Florida date back to the 1960s, the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals grew even closer to one another when they began sharing, Florida’s second two-team Spring Training […]

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