The Annual Florida Sports Foundation Summit brings together the state’s sports tourism industry leaders to share ideas and present their individual areas to prospective event rights holders in hopes of luring future sports events to their communities. The 2024 Summit, held in Panama City Beach, featured one of the most-anticipated events of the three-day gathering, […]
Sports ETA releases its 2023 “State of the Industry” Report for the $128 Billion Sport Tourism Industry Top 10 U.S. states with highest economic impact generated by sports tourism in 2023 revealed for the first time. PORTLAND, OREGON (April 24, 2024, 12 PM PDT) – Sports ETA, the trade association for the sports events and […]
See the NFL’s best showcase their football and non-football skills in unique competitions, culminating in an action-packed flag football game at Camping World Stadium on Feb. 4, 2024! The multi-day AFC vs. NFC competition will feature new and returning skills challenges, where 88 of the league’s top players showcase their football and non-football skills in […]
A stellar class of athletes has been tapped for induction into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 2023 class. The eight-member class, representing six different sports, includes an eight-time NBA All-Star, an Olympic gold medalist, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, a two-time Super Bowl winning coach, a two-time World Cup […]
The Florida Sports Foundation proudly celebrates the induction of Lynn Thompson, esteemed sports executive, and leader, into the prestigious National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) Hall of Fame. This accolade recognizes Thompson’s outstanding contributions and exceptional leadership in the world of collegiate athletics. The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the 58th […]
Visit Panama City Beach welcomes the 2023 NAIA Women’s Beach Volleyball Invitational, to Russell Fields City Pier Courts, April 20-22. Six teams from across the country will travel to Panama City Beach to play in the championship for the second year in a row. The field includes #1 ranked Westcliff University from Irvine, California and […]
Many aspects of the City of Dunedin and the Toronto Blue Jays history together were on display February 16, at the 2023 Governor’s Baseball Dinner, held at TD Ballpark. CLICK HERE for Video Recap CLICK HERE for a Photo Gallery There was the 47-year relationship between Dunedin and the Blue Jays dating back to the […]
After a two-year hiatus, the Governor’s Baseball Dinner returns to throw out the first pitch of the 2023 Florida Grapefruit League season. The 2023 Governor’s Baseball Dinner will be held, Thursday, February 16, at TD Ballpark, in Dunedin, the hometown of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The newly-renovated TD Ballpark is also the site where DeSantis […]
The Florida Sports Foundation announced its recently commissioned study found the total economic impact of the sports industry on Florida’s economy amounted to $146.5 billion in Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21. CLICK HERE for the direct link to the full $146.5 Billion Economic Impact Study. The report, conducted by the independent research firm Tourism Economics, […]
Photo Gallery | Results CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla. — The 2018 Sunshine State Games (SSG) International Beach Games came to a close on Sunday at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort with the final day consisting of Beach Tennis and Highland Games events. Kevin Dupuis, of Palm Harbor, repeated as a Highland Games gold medalist in the […]