During the month of September 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following four events, projected to bring approximately 5,441 visitors and $4.3 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Tampa Bay Labor Day Tournament (Soccer) Dates: September 1-2, 2019 | Organization: Bradenton […]
Please join us in congratulating Jason Hendrix for being recognized as one of Florida State University’s 2019 Young Alumni Award Honorees. The FSU Alumni Associations Notable Noles Program was created to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Florida State’s Young Alumni who have made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their profession, community, society or university. […]
TALLAHASSEE – Get ready for 33 days and 235 Florida Spring Training Baseball games between Friday, February 21 and Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Major League Baseball’s annual pilgrimage to Florida begins with three games on Friday, February 21 with the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins taking the field against college teams with […]
Courtesy of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission The 2020 Pro Bowl, presented by Verizon, will return to Orlando for the fourth straight year on Sunday, January 26 at 3:00 PM ET, the NFL announced today. The 2020 Pro Bowl, presented by Verizon, will be televised on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and simulcast on ABC. Additional distribution […]
DAYTONA, Fla. — On December 13-15 at iconic Daytona International Speedway, CHALLENGEDAYTONA presents its epic CHALLENGEDAYTONA Festival. Now in its 2nd year, the family friendly international multi-sport festival has announced the Junior Challenge Triathlon event for youth aged 8 to 17 years of age. CHALLENGEDAYTONA is excited to promote healthy lifestyles for children and their families […]
During the month of August 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following six events, projected to bring approximately 36,417 visitors and $40.1 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. West Indies vs. India T20 Series Cricket Dates: August 3-4, 2019 | Organization: […]
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.- July 10, 2019 –Panama City Beach’s new Sports Complex, managed by Sports Facilities Management (SFM), is now open. On Monday morning, United States Fastpitch Association (USFA) World Series week one opened up the complex, with the first rounds of a 130- team tournament. “We are so excited to open the doors […]
During the month of July 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following 16 events, projected to bring approximately 63,566 visitors and $68.3 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Teen Masters Championships Dates: June 29-July 6, 2019 | Organization: Broward County Sports […]
During the month of June 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following nine events, projected to bring approximately 107,922 visitors and $107.8 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. Easton Foundations Gator Cup Dates: May 31-June 1, 2019 | Organization: Gainesville Sports […]
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 […]