Watch a behind the scenes video of the renovations taking place at Rocky Point Golf Course.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 30, 2015
TICKETS TO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OUTBACK BOWL
GO ON SALE MONDAY AT TICKETMASTER
Tampa, FL - Tickets to the 2016 Outback Bowl, the area’s annual major college football post-season bowl game, go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster on Monday August 31 at 10:00AM ET. The bowl will be celebrating its 30th anniversary as it plays host to teams from the Big Ten Conference and Southeastern Conference on Friday, January 1st in Raymond James Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:00 P.M.
Tickets to the game are $80 each (plus Ticketmaster service charge). Phone orders can be placed with a credit card by calling Ticketmaster at (813) 287-8844 or 1-800-745-3000. Tickets can be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. They can also be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet in the state of Florida.
For information on premium seating through a bowl membership package call the Outback Bowl office directly at (813) 874-BOWL or go to the bowl web site at www.outbackbowl.com for details.
Over the past three decades the Outback Bowl has attracted an average of 35,000 out of market visitors from more than 40 states each year and has contributed more than $123 million to universities over its history. It has also generated an estimated $1 billion economic impact on the Tampa Bay area over this time in addition to tens of millions of dollars in annual exposure for the region.
-OBB-
Mike Schulze
Director of Communications & Sponsorships
Outback Bowl
4211 W. Boyscout Blvd., Ste. 560
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-2695
“Football In Paradise”
A 30 Year Tradition Of Contributing to Higher Education
*MEDIA ALERT*
Rogers Park Golf Course listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Presentation to by held at Tampa Sports Authority Board meeting on Monday, July 27
TAMPA, Fla. – July 23, 2015 – The State of Florida has recognized Rogers Park Golf Course by listing it on the National Register of Historic Places. This milestone will be recognized during the regular board meeting of the Tampa Sports Authority at 4:00 PM on July 27th, 2015. The meeting will be held in the boardroom of the Authority offices located at 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway (south end of Raymond James Stadium).
The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archaeological resources. For more information, go to http://www.floridatrust.org/news-events/national-register-of-historic-places-2014-florida-additions.
Rogers Park Golf Course, built in 1952, has evolved as one of Tampa, Florida's best-kept secrets. The beautiful 18-hole golf facility is steeped in history and rich in heritage. During the days of segregation, Rogers Park was the only picnic area for the African-American community in Tampa. The park took the name of its contributor, G.D. Rogers. Mayor Curtis Hixon gave permission to a group of local golfers to build a 9-hole golf course.The first Head Golf Professional, Willie Black, directed his group of volunteers, and with meticulous care, all of the tree removal and shaping was done by hand. Upon its completion in 1952, the Rogers Park Golf Club was born.
In 1976, the City of Tampa gave management rights to the newly formed Tampa Sports Authority, and a $400,000 renovation project began. In 2000, the Tampa Sports Authority decided that a $4 million renovation was needed. An array of other landscaping and reshaping of holes was added to enhance the character of Rogers Park Golf Course, and in 2001, a new maintenance compound was completed and followed by a new clubhouse in 2002.
The Tampa Sports Authority is the manager of Raymond James Stadium and three city golf courses as well as the landlord for George Steinbrenner Field and the Amalie Arena. For more information, go to www.tampasportsauthority.com.
Contact: Bobby Silvest
813-350-6504
bsilvest@tampasportsauthority.com
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
TAYLOR SWIFT
THE 1989 WORLD TOUR
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st
7-TIME GRAMMY WINNER TAYLOR SWIFT RETURNS TO TAMPA WITH SPECIAL GUESTS VANCE JOY & SHAWN MENDES
LIMITED NUMBER OF GREAT NEW SEATS, INCLUDING VIP & FLOOR SEATS, WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY, JULY 10TH @ 10AM
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE TAYLOR SWIFT LIVE!
Tickets will be available online at www.Ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800-745-300
TSA Contact: Bobby Silvest/ bsilvest@tampasportsauthority.com/ 813-350-6504
Congratulations to Eric Hart, CFE, recipient of the 2015 Ray W. Ward Award, presented by the Regents of the Venue Management School(VMS) at Oglebay (which began 29 years ago with the generous support of the IAVM Foundation). The announcement was made by Regents Chair Michael Marion and was presented at the graduation banquet on June 11.
“I am honored and humbled by being named the recipient of this year’s Ray Ward Award,” said Hart, president and CEO of the Tampa Sports Authority. “Ray’s legacy with VMS is legendary, a person who has been a mentor to me since I become involved with the school. To receive the award named for this icon is the greatest recognition I could ever imagine.”
The award recognizes an individual associated with VMS whose dedicated service and extraordinary contributions over a period of at least six years have resulted in significant and long lasting improvements to the overall success and quality of the school. The award was created and initially presented to Ward in August 1996.
“I’ve known Eric for many years, and his recognition is especially satisfying,” Ward said. “He has served in many capacities, all of which benefited the school, including as Regents Chair. He has served well, with great enthusiasm and has focused his considerable abilities and energy on expanding and improving all of the elements of the school.”
Link to article: http://blog.iavm.org/eric-hart-cfe-receives-the-2015-ray-w-ward-award/
*MEDIA ADVISORY*
Tampa Sports Authority celebrates 50 years of providing Sports and Entertainment to Tampa Bay
(Tampa, FL- May 29, 2015)- The Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) starts a celebration of 50 years of operation, beginning today and continuing for the remainder of 2015. The celebration will feature heavy social media activity with a weekly feature (Throwback Thursdays-featuring TSA history clips) and a dedicated twitter hashtag #TSAturns50. There will also be select events, TV and print features along with TSA employee recognition programs commemorating the 50th anniversary through out the year.
“ The Tampa Sports Authority continues to grow its economic impact to the Tampa Bay area every year,” said Tampa Sports Authority Board Chairman, Don DeFosset,” with its record for the last 50 years, Tampa should be very optimistic on what the next 50 will hold!"
Over the 50 years, the TSA has managed and/or overseen construction of 2 NFL Stadiums, 2 MLB Spring Training facilities, 1 NHL Arena and 3 Public Golf Courses.
The Authority has hosted over 2,000 events at the 2 NFL stadiums including 4 Super Bowls, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, USF Football, Outback Bowls, Monster Jams, Tampa Bay Rowdies, Tampa Bay Bandits, concerts and more. While football has been very prominent at the stadium, there has also been a wide array of entertainment acts over the years. From the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Eagles and Grateful Dead in Tampa Stadium, to Kenny Chesney, U-2, George Strait, One Direction and the upcoming Taylor Swift show at Raymond James Stadium.
“ The TSA has thrived due to having great partners in the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County,” said Eric Hart, President/CEO of the Tampa Sports Authority,” having great support has allowed us to bring events like 4 previous Super Bowls and the upcoming 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship to our facilities..”
Tampa Sports Authority is the manager of Raymond James Stadium and three city golf courses as well as the landlord for George M. Steinbrenner Field and the Amalie Arena. The Authority was created May 28, 1965 by Governor Hayden Burns for the purpose of planning, developing and maintaining a comprehensive complex of sports and recreational facilities for the Tampa Bay area. TSA's goals and mission statement are essentially the same 50 years after its creation, and the scope of the Tampa Sports Authority’s involvement in various projects is constantly expanding.
TSA MISSION STATEMENT
• Planning, developing and operating a comprehensive complex of sports and recreational facilities
• Issuing revenue bonds and refunding bonds to carry out the purpose of this act and for the rights and remedies of bondholders
• Providing sources of revenues including appropriations from the City of Tampa and the Board of County commissioners of Hillsborough County to the Authority
• Providing for competitive bidding of certain contracts
Contact: Bobby Silvest/ VP of Marketing & Communications/ TSA
(813)350-6504/ bsilvest@tampasportsauthority.com
Historical photos, information and interviews available upon request.
Attachments (2): Tampa Sports Authority 50th Anniversary logo
50th Anniversary commemorative poster
Sunset Music Festival Returns with All Star Line-Up
(Tampa, Fl- May 7, 2015) - Tiësto, Skrillex and Armin Van Buuren and, international superstars on the
EDM scene, are headlining this year’s Sunset Music Festival. Get ready for two days of continuous music
and fun on Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24 in the North lot of Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium.
Tampa is fortunate to host a Memorial Day weekend soundtracked by world-renowned talent and attended
by over 50,000 fans. Over 50% of these fans are traveling from out of the area to enjoy this show and
everything Tampa has to offer. Conservative estimates state that the 2014 Sunset Music Festival
accounted for over 10,000 room nights.
Event Hours: Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m.
Organizers are taking all steps possible to mitigate the sound impact to residents of Tampa and
Hillsborough County, although atmospheric conditions may increase the possibility for sound to
travel further distances from the stadium than normal. If you have any questions or concerns on
sound during the show, please call 813-350-6545.
Parking & Gate Info: Lots will open at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:00 p.m.Sunday and will close by 1:30
a.m. each night. General parking per vehicle is $20.00 and $30.00 for preferred parking (Cash Only). No
loitering, tailgating or overnight parking permitted. Gates will open both days at 2:00 p.m.. Because of the
large crowds, anticipate traffic congestion around the stadium, pre and post event.
Tickets/Wristbands: No barcoded festival admission tickets will be issued for this event, all purchasers
will receive a festival wristband by mail. All wristbands will be shipped by the beginning of May. If you
purchase a festival ticket after the cut off date of May 11 at midnight, you'll pick up your festival
wristband at Wristband Pick Up at the Main Gate. Purchase tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
sunset-music-festival-2015-tickets-14176487255?_ga=1.206347413.767121292.1396449420
Box Office hours: The on-site box office in the north lot opens 12:30 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m.
Sunday
Prohibited Items and Guidelines: For a detailed list go to http://smftampa.com/guide/guidelines
EVENT INFO:
Date: May 23-24, 2015
Time: 2 p.m.-Midnight
Age Limit: 18+
Venue: Raymond James Stadium (North Lot), Tampa, Florida
Media Contact: Bobby Silvest/ bsilvest@tampasportsauthority.com/ 813-350-6504
TAYLOR SWIFT
THE 1989 WORLD TOUR
7-TIME GRAMMY WINNER TAYLOR SWIFT RETURNS TO TAMPA
RAYMOND JAMES STADIUM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
VANCE JOY & SHAWN MENDES!
GREAT NEWLY RELEASED SEATS WILL BE AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY, MAY 8TH @ 10AM
DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE TAYLOR SWIFT LIVE!
Tickets will be available online at www.Ticketmaster.com or charge-by-phone at 800-745-3000.
Media Contact: Bobby Silvest/ bsilvest@tampasportsauthority.com/ 813-350-6504
SMF 2015 ANNOUNCES FULL ARTIST LINEUP:
Artist lineup is the largest in Sunset Music Festival history
For release: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 // 11am Eastern Standard Time
Disco Donnie Presents and Sunset Events are pleased to announce the largest Sunset Music
Festival artist lineup in the event’s four-year history. This Memorial Day Weekend, fans from
around the world will gather to hear over 50 artists perform on three stages, over two days,
Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24, 2015 at Raymond James Stadium (north lot) in Tampa,
Florida. Tickets, travel packages and additional festival information are available now at
SMFtampa.com.
SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 ARTIST LINEUP:
Saturday May 23 Saturday May 23 Sunday May 24
TIËSTO SKRILLEX ARMIN VAN BUUREN
Listed in Alphabetical order:
FLOSSTRADAMUS, PORTER ROBINSON (LIVE), SHOWTEK
ANDREW RAYEL, AUDIEN, CASHMERE CAT, CEDRIC GERVAIS, THE CHAINSMOKERS,
DON DIABLO, DUKE DUMONT, DVBBS, HEADHUNTERZ, KEYS N KRATES,
NOISECONTROLLERS, OLIVER HELDENS, ROBIN SCHULZ, SUB FOCUS, TCHAMI,
THOMAS JACK, TJR
ARCTIC MOON, ASTRIX, BIXEL BOYS, BOTNEK, CLAPTONE, DESTRUCTO, DUELLE,
FERRY TAYLE, HUNTER SIEGEL, JORDAN SUCKLEY, KOVE, MAKO, MARK SIXMA, MARLO,
MEAUX GREEN, MIJA, MORTEN, MOTI, PEKING DUK, ROUTE 94, SAM FELDT, SLANDER,
SNBRN, SOLARSTONE, TRIPPY TURTLE, VICEROY
NEW FOR 2015
SMF is going cashless! Now buying refreshments, food and merchandise just got easier at SMF.
SMF wristbands will allow fans the ability to purchase on a cashless system and share via social
media RFID technology.
SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL 2015 EVENT INFO:
Date: Saturday May 23 and Sunday May 24, 2015
Time: 2pm-Midnight // Ages Limit: 18+
Venue: Raymond James Stadium (north lot), 4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607
TICKETS & HOTEL PACKAGES:
Fans are advised to secure tickets and travel packages early to save: http://www.SMFtampa.com
CONNECT WITH SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL AT:
SMFtampa.com • facebook.com/SMFtampa • twitter.com/SMFtampa • instagram.com/ SMFtampa
DiscoDonniePresents.com • facebook.com/DDPworldwide • twitter.com/DDPworldwide
• instagram.com/discodonniepresents • sunsettampa.com • facebook.com/sunseteventstpa
• twitter.com/sunsettampa • instagram.com/sunsettampa
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Siouxz Zimmerman, Magnum PR, SMF Press, 917.328.1593 cell • siouxz@magnumpr.net
Evan Bailey, Disco Donnie Presents / SMF Press, evan@discodonniepresents.com
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
About Disco Donnie Presents
Disco Donnie Presents, an SFX Entertainment Company, is an award-winning and recognized
leader in electronic dance music event production, founded by veteran promoter James “Disco”
Donnie Estopinal. Since the company’s inception in 1994, DDP has generated over 5,000 live
events, arena shows and outdoor festivals in over 100 markets around the world, including the
US, Mexico, Canada and Latin America. DDP, both on its own and through partnership, develops
innovative and strategic business opportunities in live entertainment. Disco Donnie Presents was
acquired by SFX Entertainment, Inc. in 2012. Additional information is available at www.discodonniepresents.com
About Sunset Events
For nearly two decades, Sunset Events has dominated the electronic dance music scene in
Tampa Bay and Central Florida by producing top-tier events, which feature a winning combination
the right artists and timing to achieve extraordinary results. Additional information is available at
www.sunsettampa.com
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OUTBACK BOWL UNVEILS COMMEMORATIVE LOGO TO
CELEBRATE 30th ANNIVERSARY
Tampa, FL – Outback Bowl officials today unveiled a commemorative logo that will be used over the next ten months as the popular college football bowl celebrates its 30th Anniversary game in Tampa. The New Year’s Day Bowl matches teams from the SEC and Big Ten Conference. It was first played in December of 1986 as the Hall of Fame Bowl and later became the Outback Bowl with the signing of Outback Steakhouse as its title sponsor in 1995.
“We are proud to announce that this year’s game will be the thirty-year anniversary of the Outback Bowl in the Tampa Bay community,” said Outback Bowl President / CEO Jim McVay. “Our commemorative anniversary logo is a great reminder of the many contributions the Outback Bowl has made to our region over three decades including over one billion dollars in economic impact, hundreds-of-millions in national and international exposure, and one hundred twenty-three million dollars contributed to universities. And we are properly positioned with our agreements with the SEC and Big Ten conferences, our twenty-year title sponsor Outback Steakhouse, and our network TV partner ESPN to continue to make significant contributions to the Tampa Bay area as we move forward.”
The Outback Bowl will be held on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. For information on ordering priority membership seats for the 2016 Outback Bowl call (813) 874-BOWL or go to the “Ticket Packages” link on the bowl web site at www.outbackbowl.com for details.
-OBB-
Mike Schulze
Director of Communications & Sponsorships
Outback Bowl
4211 W. Boyscout Blvd., Ste. 560
Tampa, FL 33607
813-874-2695
“Football In Paradise”
A 30 Year Tradition Of Contributing to Higher Education
Don't forget to check out our web site at http://www.outbackbowl.com and follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TheOutbackBowl & Twitter https://twitter.com/outbackbowl
