Courtesy of Connect Sports, Lisa R. Schoolcraft Liese Abili has worked on the supplier side and events side of the sports industry. To him, “it doesn’t matter what side you are on, each has its own contribution to the table.” Abili’s hoping to make his own contribution to Florida’s sports industry as the new director […]
Courtesy of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission Orlando was selected to participate in US Soccer’s WNT Everywhere campaign which featured WNT player murals in 11 cities across the United States ahead of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The campaign presents each WNT player to audiences throughout the U.S. via a mural, a poster, or […]
May 20-22, 2019 The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa – Destin, Fla. Event Program Photo Gallery The 2019 Florida Sports Summit brought together representatives from Florida’s 31 sports commissions and sporting events rights holders from around the Sunshine State, United States, and even Colombia. The Summit featured presentations, certifications courses, and a marketplace that allowed […]
During the month of May 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 12 events, projected to bring approximately 50,714 visitors and $33.9 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. CMAS Finswimming World Cup Dates: May 2-5, 2019 | Organization: Broward County Sports […]
NEW YORK – Major League Soccer today announced that Atlético de Madrid, the legendary Spanish club and 10-time champions of La Liga featuring stars such as Antoine Griezmann, Diego Costa and Álvaro Morata, Jan Oblak and Diego Costa, will face the best in MLS in the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target. The 2019 […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The 2019 Sunshine State Games will partner with Experience Florida’s Sports Coast on Friday, May 17, 2019, to recognize its annual Figure Skating Championships in Wesley Chapel as its Olympic Day for the Games. Olympic Day is a celebration of the Olympic Movement and the joy of sport by millions of people […]
TAMPA, Fla. – The Florida State Golf Association announced on Wednesday that the 2019 Florida Women’s Open and Senior Open will be relocated to Orchid Island Golf & Beach Club in Vero Beach, with John’s Island Club serving as the co-host. “We are beyond thankful to be working with these two incredible facilities to put […]
TALLAHASSEE – For the fourth consecutive year, the largest St. Patrick’s Day Party in the State of Florida has been held at a Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training Baseball Game at Spectrum Field in Clearwater. On Sunday, March 17, 11,340 baseball fans were in attendance when the Phillies hosted the New York Yankees. The Phillies also […]
During the month of April 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 15 events, projected to bring approximately 54,178 visitors and $42.7 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. National Association of Sports Commissions – Women’s Summit Dates: April 3-5, 2019 | […]
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The largest disabled event of its kind and one of USA Hockey’s most significant events each season, the 2019 Toyota-USA Hockey Disabled Hockey Festival begins next week in Wesley Chapel, Florida, and will encompass two weekends for the second straight year. USA Hockey, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Statewide […]