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2024 After-School All-Stars Cornhole Tournament

Over 200 cornhole teams gathered at Julian B. Lane Park to compete at the 6th Annual After-School All-Stars Cornhole Tournament, benefitting the After-School All-Stars Tampa Bay program. In total, the event raised over $110,000 to help support the organization's after-school programming.

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2023 Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon at Adventure Island

A sold-out Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon featured 400 youth participants who completed a swim - bike - run through the Busch Gardens' waterpark. To top off the memorable morning, $2,500 of the proceeds went back to the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance.

WHO
WE ARE

Welcome to the Event Development Institute, where we turn your vision into a winning game plan for unforgettable experiences. Operating as a full-service events and marketing agency under the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, we are your go-to team for executing events with precision, creativity, and flair.

Who We Are

WHAT WE DO

Event Planning & Management

Does your budget allow for traditional out of home and/or digital advertising opportunities? Let us help negotiate rates through our media partners to help determine what makes the most sense for your brand or event. Don’t worry, we won’t stop there – we will help build out a full advertising and media buy schedule to take another task off of your plate.

Marketing & Promotion

Our team knows how important social media is when talking about promoting a brand and/or event. We also know that not everyone is a social media guru. That’s where we come in. Our specialists are educated on the latest trends and are here to walk you through the best plan of action for setting up new accounts, or reviving old accounts. Whether you want a full social takeover with a detailed strategic plan or just some suggestions on how to leverage your current followers, we’ve got you covered.

Consulting & Strategy

We know how important it is to select the best venue for an event. Let us manage the process for you by going on venue tours, evaluating which venue is the best fit and ultimately handling all contract negotiations and communication.

Creative Design & Production

The management of ticket sales and/or registration for any event can be time consuming and daunting. Through our experience and the relationships we’ve made with some of the top ticketing and registration sites, we have established best practices for setting up pricing structures, determining refund policies and navigating financials.

WHAT WE'VE DONE

Whether you're orchestrating a high-stakes sports event, a sophisticated corporate gala, a lively community festival, or an intimate private gathering, we provide the playbook for transforming your ideas into spectacular realities.

What We've Done

Our Clients

OUR CLIENTS

We are proud to have partnered with a variety of local businesses, each with a unique story and vision. Our client relationships are built on trust, transparency, and mutual growth, and we are committed to delivering exceptional value to every business we work with.

" Had such an AMAZING time at Tailgate Tastefest!! Perfect location right on the Riverwalk. Enjoyed great food, live music, beautiful weather and football on the big screen! Who could ask for a better evening. Can’t wait to go again next year! "

Jennifer Finnegan, Visit Tampa Bay