Press Releases

January 7, 2019

Eight FSF Granted Events in January bring nearly 68,126 Visitors and $58.8 Million Economic Impact to Florida

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During the month of January 2019, the Florida Sports Foundation, a Division of Enterprise Florida, Inc., proudly supports the following eight events, projected to bring approximately 68,126 visitors and $58.8 million in economic impact to the state, through its quarterly grant program. NIRSA Flag Football National Championships Dates: January 3-6, 2019 | Organization: Pensacola Sports […]

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January 4, 2019

Governor’s Baseball Dinner to be held in Palm Beach County February 17

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

Photo Gallery from the 2018 Governor’s Baseball Dinner Media Credential Request TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Governor’s Baseball Dinner, a celebration of a new season of Major League Baseball Spring Training in Florida, makes its second stop in Palm Beach County in the last five years when the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, in West […]

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December 31, 2018

That’s a Wrap! The 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, host 2500+ athletes over nine days

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Photo Gallery Results TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, came to a close on Sunday, December 9, at 7:02 p.m., at the North Greenwood Recreation Center when Bob Gill, of Weeki Wachee, and Michael Goodrich, of St. Joseph, Mich., defeated Steve Arlen, of Kissimmee, and John Trafalski, of Hernando, 11-5, […]

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December 9, 2018

2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, Comes to A Conclusion in Clearwater

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Photo Gallery Results CLEARWATER, Fla. — The 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, came to a close on Sunday at 7:02 p.m., at the North Greenwood Recreation Center when Bob Gill, of Weeki Wachee, and Michael Goodrich, of St. Joseph, Mich., defeated Steve Arlen, of Kissimmee, and John Trafalski, of Hernando, 11-5, 11-5, to […]

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December 7, 2018

Florida Sports Foundation Adds Experienced Executive to Board of Directors

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Sports Foundations announces the appointment of Kim McDougal to its board of directors. McDougal’s appointment expands the board to 24 directors. A seasoned education policy expert with almost three decades of experience, she has served in multiple leadership roles at the Florida Department of Education, including Governmental Relations Director and Senior […]

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December 5, 2018

Mixed Doubles Tennis Spotlights Competitive Nature and Sportsmanship of Senior Athletes

in Florida Senior Games News, Press Releases, Sport Tourism News

Photo Gallery Results CLEARWATER, Fla. — The 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, Mixed Doubles Tennis 70-74 age group featured an interesting match-up on its opening day Wednesday at Innisbrook Resort and Spa. Multiple gold medal winners, Judi and Aubrey Whitaker, of Lake Wales, were paired on the courts against Michelle and Julian Rainwater, […]

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December 4, 2018

Over 175 Golfers Tee It Up Tuesday at the 2018 Florida Senior Games

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Photo Gallery Results CLEARWATER, Fla. — The fourth day of the 2018 Florida Senior Games, presented by Humana, started wet and cloudy at Countryside Country Club for the Golf competition. The clouds cleared by midday for the 177 golfers and then returned in late afternoon with a drop-in temperature. By 5:15 p.m., light was fading […]

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