Our staff is focused on making your next amateur sporting tournament or event easy to plan, set up, and host in Manatee County. We encourage you to contact us with your inquiry. Contact Sharon Kingston for more information. 

We can help you with any part of the process:

• RFP distribution
• Arrange site inspections
• Arrange accommodations (see our Accommodations listings)
• Promotion/media assistance — local newspapers, TV, radio, flyers
• Official liaisons
• Team Welcome bags
• Transportation assistance
• Banquet/Team party planning
• Area dining options (see our Dining listings)
• State grant funding assistance (view our application form)
• Volunteer services

Our Partner Organizations

We work with a wide range of organizations to make sure your sports event is huge success from every angle.  

• Anna Maria Chamber of Commerce
• AMF Bradenton Lanes
• Ellenton Ice
• National Association of Sports Commissions
• Florida Sports Foundation
• Manatee Convention Center
• Powel-Crosley Estate
• IMG Academies

Our Mission

We're all about sports in the Bradenton area — amateur, professional, and recreational.  To review our mission statement and what motivates us to do a great job for you and keep you coming back, read Our Mission Statement.