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Florida’s United

Sports Tourism Voice

Sunshine Sports Council

The Sunshine Sports Council provides a united voice for all of Florida’s sports tourism organizations, offering experiences that tackle new challenges with positive direction within a competitive marketplace that continues to grow. 

The Sunshine Sports Council’s activities have been set to act in support of the mission of the Florida Sports Foundation and to serve in an official capacity when appropriate.

Created in 2020, the Sunshine Sports Council endeavors to boost the overall efficiency of Florida’s sports tourism efforts. The Sunshine Sports Council is a subsidiary brand of Raconteurs, LLC.

Mission Statement

To generate opportunities that develop and inspire cooperation among Florida’s sports tourism organizations through information gathering and exchange, networking opportunities, industry education, legislative issues, and public relations.

All Members will receive the following:

  • An invitation to each online & face-to-face bi-monthly meeting of the Sunshine Sports Council

  • An invitation to register for the Innovation Think Tank annual conference

  • Listing on the Members webpage

  • Invitation to join SSC private WhatsApp channels

  • Inclusion in private, members-only Facebook Group page

  • Legislative updates

  • An invitation to serve on Industry Committees

  • Discounted pricing on advertising in PUSH Magazine

Membership Categories and Annual Fees

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  • Annual Membership Fees Depend on Budget Size:

    $0-$500K = $250

    $500,001-$1M = $500

    $1M+ = $750

  • Annual Membership Fees Depend on Budget Size:

    $0-$500K = $250

    $500,001-$1M = $500

    $1M+ = $750

  • Annual Membership Fees Depend on Budget Size:

    $0-$500K = $250

    $500,001-$1M = $500

    $1M+ = $750

  • Annual Membership Fees Depend on Budget Size:

    $0-$500K = $250

    $500,001-$1M = $500

    $1M+ = $750

  • Annual Membership Fees Depend on Budget Size:

    $0-$500K = $250

    $500,001-$1M = $500

    $1M+ = $750

  • Annual Membership Fees Depend on Budget Size:

    $0-$500K = $250

    $500,001-$1M = $500

    $1M+ = $750

Featured Membership Benefits

  • Bi-Monthly Membership Meetings

    General membership meetings of the Sunshine Sports Council will take place on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month at 11am, and will be done so using an on-line meeting link.

    Discussion will focus on industry hot topics and will help to form a consensus for the State and work to educate Council members. Topics may range from general business practices, to registration platforms, housing trends, world and societal issues, the bid process, event creation, vendor presentations, and destination updates among other topics.

    A recurring meeting link will be distributed to each member of the Council once membership is secured. Topic suggestions from the membership will be highly encouraged and requested.

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    Innovation Think Tank

    Sunshine Sports Council (SSC) members will have the opportunity to register for the Innovation Think Tank (ITT) and submit topics for discussion. Selected topics will be explored by the group, which will provide detailed feedback, innovative ideas, and practical solutions.

    The purpose of the ITT is to create a collaborative forum where members can drive innovation, share expertise, and develop solutions to complex challenges facing the Florida sports tourism industry.

    Expansive ideas, recommendations, and initiatives generated through the ITT may be brought forward for extended discussion during monthly Sunshine Sports Council meetings, providing broader member engagement and opportunities for further development and implementation.