THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE TAMPA BAY SUPER BOWL LV HOST COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 2020
IN THIS EDITION Features
3 Meet The Krewe
Get to know Jason Aughey, Senior Vice President of Sports Tourism for the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee.
7 LET’S EAT
“Road to Gameday” Restaurant Week Highlighted More Than 40 Diverse-Owned, Local Eateries Across Tampa Bay Area.
9 Super Kids - Super Sharing
NFL Green teams up with community partners for Super Kids-Super Sharing, benefiting local children through community donations.
11 #TampaBayLV Virtual Game Ball Initiative Learn how to “Share the LoVe” by recognizing community heroes that are giving back!
12 Getting Involved
The Community Ambassador program is in full swing!
13 Team Tampa Bay’s Take
Kari Jacobs, President and General Manager of 10 Tampa Bay, describes how the local CBS affiliate and Host Committee media partner has covered Super Bowl LV throughout the last year.
15 Green Legacy
Super Bowl LV community greening program focuses on Tampa Bay shoreline restoration projects in both Hillsborough and Pinellas County.
17 Tampa Bay 55 Podcast
See the new guests that have made virtual appearances on the Tampa Bay 55 podcast.
18 CRUCIAL CATCH SUPER BOWL LV EXPERIENCE SWEEPSTAKES Help save lives from cancer and win the Super Bowl trip of a lifetime! The American Cancer Society and the NFL want to send you to the Super Bowl!
19 In the media
Discover what people are saying on social media about #TampaBayLV!
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Our team is a passionate group of MVPs who are ready to propel the #TampaBayLV movement forward forever. “Together, we will focus on raising the bar for the fan experience in the region, implementing lasting legacy initiatives, showcasing the destination’s recent progress and exciting future, all while delivering a fifth worldclass Super Bowl.” - Rob Higgins
Jason Aughey
senior vice president of sports tourism
Recognized by Connect Magazine as a “40 Under 40” Honoree in May of 2013, Jason Aughey is in his 14th year with the Sports Commission. Originally brought on as the Sales and Events Manager in July of 2005, Jason now serves as the Senior Vice President of Sports Tourism for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission. Jason is responsible for coordinating the commission’s direct sales and marketing strategies and leads the effort in attracting, as well as organizing amateur events of all sizes on behalf of the community. “Jason has been such an integral part of our organization and is a big reason why we have been so successful,” commented executive director, Rob Higgins. “The economic impact generated for the Tampa Bay community as a result of his direct efforts is incredible. Before joining the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, Jason worked for Central Florida’s Polk County Sports Marketing (PCSM) as their Sports Sales and Events Representative. As the Sports Sales & Events Representative, Jason was responsible for assisting with the recruitment, development, management, and implementation of all special events and served as the co-host and co-producer of PCSM’s weekly sports talk radio show, “Sports Central” and weekly television show. Jason graduated from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA with a degree in Sport Management and Business. While at JMU, Jason received the 2003 Outstanding Sport Management Major award.
As the Senior Vice President of Sports Tourism for the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, you are responsible for quarterbacking the RFP and bidding process for all youth, amateur, and major events that land in Tampa Bay. What have been some of the biggest wins and most memorable moments for you thus far? Every time an event organizer selects Tampa Bay, it’s a big win. Whether it’s the Super Bowl, a NCAA Championship, girls volleyball tournament, adult hockey national championship, senior softball invitational or a sports conference or convention, our team takes tremendous pride in putting this community in the best position possible to land these incredibly impactful events. Most people associate the Tampa Bay Sports Commission with major events, and rightfully so. What a lot of people don’t realize is that we traditionally host approximately 100 events annually in the youth and amateur space; events that bring teams and their families to our community to compete in a variety of different traditional and non-traditional sports that generate significant economic impact throughout the year. That blended model of hosting major events, along with high-level youth and amateur events, has helped Tampa Bay earn a reputation as a leader in the sports tourism space and one of the top places in the country to host an event. BIGGEST WINS Obviously, being awarded our fifth Super Bowl is the first one that immediately comes to 3 TAMPABAYLV.COM
mind – it doesn’t get any better than earning the opportunity to host one of the most significant sporting events in the world. Being selected to serve as the first location in the southeast United States to host the College Football Playoff National Championship in 2017 was pretty special too – that was a five-year bid process for us! WrestleMania 36, which was scheduled to take place this past April before COVID hit, was another huge win a couple of years ago (we spent over a decade trying to bring that event to Tampa Bay!). Naturally, we were devastated when WrestleMania did not take place in our community; the silver lining is we were able to build strong relationships with WWE, and create a detailed plan that we would be able to quickly implement if given the chance to host again in the future. The bid process is one of my favorite parts of this job. It’s a complete team effort when the venues, hotels, franchises, universities and k e y community partners all come together, working towards a common goal. There is a ton of time and energy poured into each and every bid that we submit and each proposal is customized with a specific vision in mind. For those events that we are fortunate to be awarded, our ability to execute at a high level and deliver on the promises we make is so important. There is no job too big or too small for our team and everyone involved is willing to do whatever it takes to try and raise the bar. Planning and coordination efforts can take months (and in some cases years). When that event kicks off and you finally have a chance to soak it all in, there is an intrinsic value derived, knowing that our collective efforts have led to this moment. MEMORABLE MOMENTS While each of those major events has created lasting memories for me, it’s the military events that we have been lucky enough to host that have been the most impactful. From the 2013 National Veterans Wheelchair Games, an event that we partnered with James A Haley Veterans Hospital leadership to stage, to the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games, an event we worked directly with SOCOM to help execute, these military events afforded me a whole new level of appreciation for our veterans and their incredible courage to overcome the challenges they have faced. Furthermore, recruiting and hosting these events allows Tampa Bay the opportunity to welcome and honor our nation’s heroes and thank them for their service. You and Rob Higgins are a dynamic duo and have worked together for 15 years creating one of the most reputable and successful Sports Commissions in the country. What has been the secret ingredient in your recipe for success? I think we complement one another very well in that we both bring a wealth of experience to the table and different perspectives on how we look at things. Having spent as much time as we have together over the years, we communicate at a high level and play off one another well when interacting with our clients and partners. We are also both incredibly driven and competitive, yet very humble and selfless in the sense that it’s not about us; it’s about the client, organization, or partner, and obviously the community. In addition to those things, I would venture to say that the key ingredient is trust. Rob is hands down one of the smartest, creative and hardest working people I have ever met and I have been fortunate to learn a lot from him. His leadership style affords me the autonomy to go out TAMPABAYLV.COM 4
and do what I need to do. Knowing your boss has confidence in your ability to lead and take the reins on a major event or project goes a long way. That freedom and creative control allows me to present my vision, leading to us coming together to kick around different ideas from our respective lenses to ultimately reach the desired outcome. One of your many roles and responsibilities with the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee is working closely with the NFL to oversee out of home branding, décor and signage. Can you give readers a sneak peek preview as to what they might expect to see and experience when Super Bowl LV comes to life this February? There are a ton of discussions currently taking place with the NFL and their partners right now as we work to finalize our signage plan. Ultimately we are striving to create a firstrate look and décor package that will welcome the NFL, the two teams, sponsors and fans in a big way from the moment they arrive at Tampa International Airport throughout their entire time in our community. From a comprehensive street pole banner package throughout the region to building wallscapes and high rise projections, the goal is to create a signage plan that welcomes Super Bowl LV to our community. Working in concert with the NFL, we are also getting close to finalizing several “big hit” elements that will undoubtedly create a lasting impression for not only those visiting, but those watching around the world as well. So many times, when we travel to different cities to scout major events, you would never know the event was in town; they get lost. This is not the case in Tampa Bay, where the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County, along with countless community partners, are focused on working together to create a branding portfolio that demonstrates how Tampa Bay is wrapping its collective arms around the Super Bowl.
In recent weeks, the NCAA announced their selection of Tampa Bay to host four signature Division I Championship Events over the next six years. This announcement was somewhat unprecedented. What does it mean to Team Tampa Bay to welcome back the 2023 NCAA Men’s Frozen Four and NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship, the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four, and the 2026 NCAA Tournament men’s basketball first and second rounds? Unprecedented is the perfect word to describe the 2023-2026 NCAA Bid Cycle for us! In short, we had four top targets going into the process, and we came out of the process, having been selected as the host city for those four top targets. Rob always talks about how you can essentially judge an event’s success by whether or not it returns. The fact that we were selected to host our second Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship and third Men’s Frozen Four, both in 2023, a record fourth Women’s Final Four in 2025 and a fourth Men’s Basketball First and Second Rounds in 2026, speaks volumes to that point. This is a community that doesn’t rest on its laurels; it’s a community that continues to work tirelessly to raise the bar with each event that we host and deliver unforgettable student-athlete experiences. These selections not only validate our organization and the way we go about handling our business, but it also speaks to our relationship with the NCAA; that the various committees, in the face of a pandemic, would select a tried and true partner in Tampa Bay; a destination that they can count on. Combining our hosting experience with all the incredible renovations and improvements coming to Tampa Bay from an infrastructure standpoint, the NCAA and its studentathletes and fans will be treated to all new experiences in the years ahead!
Let’s Eat!
“Road to Gameday” Restaurant Week Highlighted More Than 35 Diverse-Owned, Local Eateries Across Tampa Bay Area In celebration of the upcoming Super Bowl LV, the Business Connect program hosted a one-of-akind restaurant week. From Dec. 4-13, foodies across the Tampa Bay area and beyond were invited to participate in the “Road to Gameday” Restaurant Week event, which highlighted more than 35 diverseowned restaurants in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay in support of the fight against hunger in our community. The complete list of restaurants that participated can be found HERE. “The Business Connect program is proud to announce the addition of ‘Road to Gameday’ Restaurant Week as a new event for Super Bowl LV,” said B.J. Waymer, NFL Business Connect. “The last seven months have challenged many independent business owners. Restaurant Week created an opportunity for us to recognize the talents of local, diverse restaurateurs in Tampa and shine a spotlight on them that directed additional traffic to their businesses.” Unfortunately, the restaurant industry has been hit hard by the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, especially small businesses. Organizers are hopeful this event helped to boost the community’s local establishments through this unprecedented time. “We know local, diverse-owned restaurants have struggled this year, and our team wants to be part of the solution to help get them back on their feet,” said LaKendria Robinson, Director, Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Business Connect and Community Outreach. “By leveraging our Host Committee brand and the NFL’s Business Connect program, we increased exposure and drove business to the 35 participating restaurants. We couldn’t be more excited!” Participating restaurants met the following criteria: 51% women, minority, veteran, or LGBTQ+ owned and located in the previously listed counties in the Tampa Bay area. Additionally, each one had high public satisfaction ratings on reputable dining review sites. Each participating restaurant featured a special pre-fixe menu from which patrons selected from, in addition to their standard menu. 7 TAMPABAYLV.COM
A portion of the proceeds from “Road to Gameday� Restaurant Week ($1 per meal) will be donated to Feeding Tampa Bay in support of the fight against hunger in Tampa Bay.
Super Bowl Initiative Benefits Local Children Through Community donations NFL GREEN TEAMS UP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR SUPER KIDS-SUPER SHARING Community partners are teaming up with the National Football League, Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a Super Bowl project that puts books, sports equipment, school supplies and games in the hands of local children. The project, called Super Kids-Super Sharing, has been implemented in every Super Bowl host community for the past 22 years and area residents are invited to help. Beginning on “Giving Tuesday,” Dec. 1, through Friday, Dec. 18, Super Kids partners will host collections at their facilities. Donated items will be shared with the children they serve and with Replay Tampa Bay and Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay. Participating in this effort are the YMCAs of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Education Foundation, Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation, City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, the City of Tampa, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and numerous schools in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. “It has been incredible to see so many community partners step forward to help local children in need in the midst of a pandemic,” said Susan Groh, Associate Director of NFL Green. “The Tampa Bay community has rallied around the effort to assist local children during these challenging times and helped to find innovative ways to make Super Kids happen.” Longtime NFL Green partner Verizon has supported the Super Kids initiative for the past eight years 9 TAMPABAYLV.COM
by providing grants to organizations that work with children in the Super Bowl host community. This year’s grants included $25,000 to Hillsborough Education Foundation to support innovative school and classroom enrichment opportunities for students and teachers throughout the district, including a STEM camp and robotics program where young ladies in middle and high school could build and test underwater robots. A $20,000 grant was also awarded to the Florida Aquarium to support education and conservation initiatives. Since its inception in 2000 at Super Bowl XXXIV in Atlanta, the Super Kids-Super Sharing project has placed hundreds of thousands of books, school supplies and sports equipment into the hands of children in Super Bowl host communities. The Super Kids–Super Sharing project is part of NFL Green. It encourages children and families to repurpose items they no longer need and pass them along to others who can benefit. The program also promotes NFL PLAY 60, the league’s youth health and wellness campaign, by sharing sports equipment among children in the community. New and very gently used books appropriate for school children, sports equipment of all types, school supplies and board and video games can be dropped off multiple locations throughout the Tampa Bay area. To see the full list of drop-off areas and times, please click HERE. Gently used donated items should be in excellent shape. New items are also welcome. Please follow safety protocols when dropping off items. Super Kids-Super Sharing is a popular Super Bowl community initiative and traditionally culminates in a large collection and distribution event with hundreds of students attending. Concerns around COVID-19 forced a change in plans and community partners stepped up to make the initiative work by hosting localized collections and distribution of items. These environmental projects are part of a large number of community events and initiatives implemented each year by the NFL and Super Bowl Host Committee to leave a positive benefit in each Super Bowl host community.
Click here for the full list of drop-off areas and times!
During these unprecedented times, members of #TeamTampaBay are coming together like never before to help raise up our community. Today, we are launching our virtual #TampaBayLV Game Ball campaign to recognize and honor the selfless individuals and organizations that are putting our community first. Game balls are traditionally given in sports to award MVP’s, great leadership or outstanding performances. Help us SHARE THE LOVE and deliver virtual game balls to deserving recipients by following us on social and by submitting nominations using our hashtag, #SHARETBLV, as we honor our hometown heroes for their generous acts of kindness.
How to nominate community MVP’s 1. Help identify individuals and organizations that are out helping by going above and beyond during these unprecedented times. 2. Share their story on Twitter and tag @TampaBayLV and #SHARETBLV, or... 3. Reply or comment to an already shared story by tagging @TampaBayLV and using #SHARETBLV.
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Getting involved COMMUNITY AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The application portal to be a Community Ambassador for Super Bowl LV is now closed. First and foremost, on behalf of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV Host Committee, thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our Community Ambassador Team. At this time we are no longer accepting Community Ambassador applications. If you would like to be contacted if additional needs arise, please click here. The goals of the Community Ambassador Program are to provide an enthusiastic and warm welcome to everyone visiting Tampa Bay and to display a high level of customer service while helping to contribute to the general atmosphere of excitement surrounding Super Bowl LV. At this time, the application has closed. To follow along with the excitement surrounding Super Bowl LV you can find us on twitter, facebook, Instagram and even linked in! Thank you for your support. We are continuously working with the NFL and local authorities on creating a safe and fun program for our Community Ambassadors. The health and safety of all involved is our top priority. As things change and evolve, we will adjust accordingly.
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Team Tampa Bay’s take By: Kari Jacobs President & General Manager 10 Tampa Bay @JacobsKari // @10TampaBay
A Front Row Seat, Every Single Day Just over a year ago we were bubbling with excitement about the scouting trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami with the host committee, many of you, and our team of ten from 10 Tampa Bay. Given the big game returns to CBS in 2021, our playbook was loaded with strategic ideas for eight daily newscasts, digital platforms, the debut of our Tampa Bay 55 podcast, and how we would extend unique coverage throughout the year. As the lights dimmed at the Hard Rock in Miami, things were firing up in Tampa Bay. We kicked off the podcast in January with a commitment to more than 52 episodes with Rob Higgins and anchor Ryan Bass as hosts, knowing documenting our region’s road to the Super Bowl would be one of the largest efforts in history. Our eyes were wide with wonder and our imaginations were uninhibited with the “what ifs” we hoped to bring to reality for Super Bowl LV. We were all looking forward to our front row seat on planning and execution. It was our turn. Then, almost overnight, the entire world hit the pause button. “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” -John Lennon The adaptation to our new reality was forced upon us all. While every one of you worked to protect your teams from Covid, ensure their safety, and evolve or solidify your business operations, our team at 10 Tampa Bay was doing the same. How exactly do you move an entire news operation of 165 team members with more than 45 weekly newscasts to a work-from-home environment in less than one week? It was done successfully only because we are surrounded by an incredible team of leaders ready to lean in daily. And the word leader is not reserved for only those with a big title. A colleague, mentor, and friend of mine challenged me often by asking if I was truly surrounding myself with the best leaders possible. If I wavered on one for even a minute, he would push back hard and ask 13 TAMPABAYLV.COM
if I truly believed they were the best. Why? Because as a senior leader, we need to surround ourselves with the brightest at all times, including those willing to challenge our own ideas and plans. I have thought about his advice often over the past year. I am fortunate to have a front row seat to witness truly great leadership here in Tampa Bay, from the host committee and the tourism departments, to the major sports teams, and many of you. You have set the bar high for the entire country on how to succeed thru stellar leadership in good and uncertain times. We all have incredible stories to reflect on and share - stories of hope, of excitement, of winning, stories of overcoming adversity, stories of the pain that is still prevalent in our community, and stories of the hard work still to be done. Many of those stories were nail biters. Many of the stories are still writing their ending and many have yet to be told. You are all a part of that effort. Our content team at 10 Tampa Bay understands our responsibility to make sure each of them are given the attention they deserve. Most of you reading this are Tampa Bay natives or long-term residents. I am not. Having only lived and worked in the region for 16 months, I continue to be impressed as I watch our local leaders guide our teams, showing their optimism and proving their commitment daily. We do not dwell on what could have or what should have been. Instead, we focus our collective energy, brain power, collaboration, and action on what can and will still be. Super Bowl LV will be grand no matter what additional obstacles we must overcome. We have already proven that. 2020 will go down as one of the most important years in recent history. It will certainly be one of the most memorable. 10 Tampa Bay owns its responsibility and privilege to cover every moment. We recognize that every single day we are charged with giving our community a deeper dive into the stories that shape our lives and our neighborhoods. Thank you for being a part of so many of these stories over the last year and in the years ahead. We will continue to give our audience an exciting view of all things Super Bowl, even if they can’t be in the stands. More importantly, our talented, committed journalists will continue to tell the stories of these iconic events and their incredible impact on our region. We couldn’t be more pleased to be part of this team and we will make you proud. We’ve got the playbook in hand. We made the halftime adjustments and victory is in sight. We are in the Red Zone now. All that’s left is Forward progress. And together, we’ll score.
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GREEN LEGACY SUPER BOWL LV COMMUNITY GREENING PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TAMPA BAY SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECTS Helping to protect Tampa Bay’s iconic shoreline is the focus of Nation Football League (NFL) Green’s latest Super Bowl LV community greening effort. On December 8, 2020, large mangroves and native vegetation were planted to secure and stabilize the coastline at Picnic Island, Mosaic Park and Maximo Park. Each project also included a shoreline cleanup as Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Hillsborough County Parks, the City of Tampa, the City of St. Petersburg and TREE Inc. worked alongside community volunteers. The shoreline restorations are part of a larger initiative by the National Football League, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Super Bowl LV Host Committee to leave a positive “green legacy” in the Super Bowl host community. Tampa Electric, and NFL sustainability partners Verizon, Oikos Triple Zero and Castrol® are helping to support the projects. Mangroves and shoreline plants play a vital role in stabilizing Florida’s coastline ecosystem and preventing erosion. Mangroves provide habitat for wading birds, fish, amphibians and invertebrates while also providing protection to nearby populated areas by absorbing storm surge impacts during extreme weather. Picnic Island sits on a 100-acre site along the southwestern tip of Interbay Peninsula. Here, volunteers walked along the shoreline to remove litter and debris that had washed ashore, then joined Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, and the City of Tampa Parks to plant 50 large Red, Black and White Mangroves and also Green Buttonwoods along the shoreline. 15 TAMPABAYLV.COM
Girl Scouts from the West Central Florida Region joined representatives from The Florida Aquarium at Picnic Island to learn how to raise mangrove seedlings for future plantings. NFL partner Tervis is providing plant pots made from recycled tumblers for the seedling plantings and The Florida Aquarium is providing seedlings and education. The Girl Scouts will earn Fun Patches for their efforts, which are expected to lead to badges, as they work on this continuing legacy initiative. Maximo Park is a beautiful greenspace at the southernmost point of Pinellas County where Boca Ciega meets Tampa Bay. It is heavily impacted by environmental factors, particularly shoreline erosion due to the currents and tidal influence. Keep Pinellas Beautiful, the City of St. Petersburg Parks Department and TREE Inc. joined community volunteers to remove invasive plants, remove litter from the park, and plant native shoreline trees, mangroves and a mixture of ground cover including beach sunflower and seagrasses to help stabilize the area and protect against shoreline erosion. The project focused on the Frenchman’s Creek Salt Marsh area in Maximo Park and provides an extension to St. Petersburg’s Living Shoreline initiative. Mosaic Park sits on the Alafia River. The shoreline provides habitat for wading birds, fish and local wildlife and is a popular community spot for fishing, crabbing and boating. Tampa Electric team members joined Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and Hillsborough County Parks to clean up the area and plant 200 large, established mangroves along the shoreline. Other Super Bowl LV community greening projects have included the creation and planting of sand dunes at Picnic Island to prevent erosion and protect against storm damage, a beautification project to create a pollinator garden at Veterans Memorial Park, a large tree planting at the Boys & Girls Club in Wimauma, native plantings and removal of invasive plants at Lowry Park and McKay Bay Nature Park, and one of the most innovative Super Bowl environmental projects, the continued restoration of Florida’s barrier coral reef. NFL Green and its partners are working with Force Blue, a group of retired special ops military veterans, The Florida Aquarium, the University of Miami and Florida Department of Environmental Protection to expand a coral reef project started for Super Bowl LIV. What began as an effort to plant 100 corals in honor of the NFL’s 100th season has expanded to become 100 Yards of Hope, a football field sized coral restoration project utilizing corals grown at The Florida Aquarium’s Center for Conservation campus and the University of Miami’s (UM) Rosenstiel School. Force Blue divers recently joined scientists from the University of Miami’s Rescue a Reef program, The Florida Aquarium, Frost Science and SECORE International for the largest effort to date as they planted more than a thousand staghorn corals (a threatened species) from UM, and 100 two-year-old juvenile staghorn coral colonies from The Florida Aquarium (genetically unique individuals that may help unlock answers to coral resilience in the face of a changing climate). Thousands of mountainous star coral larvae (another threatened species) reared by SECORE and Frost Science were also added to the reef. The corals were transplanted evenly between three plots, establishing the north and south endzones and center field of the football field sized reef. Divers plan to be back in the water in January to continue work on 100 Yards of Hope. Additional “greening” projects are planned in advance of Super Bowl to plant a fruit tree orchard at Mango Recreation Center and create a vegetable garden and community compost project at the Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful Environmental Education Center at Reed Park.
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the Tampa Bay 55 Podcast Long before the teams arrive at Raymond James Stadium, countless hours of work are dedicated to making the big game and the amazing spectacle that accompanies it an overwhelming success! Tampa Bay 55, a new podcast, is YOUR exclusive all-access behind-the-scenes pass, with the deal makers, hand shakers, celebrities, athletes and more. The podcast is hosted by Ryan Bass, anchor at 10 Tampa Bay, WTSP -- the CBS affiliated television station in the Tampa Bay area and Rob Higgins, executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and president/CEO of the Super Bowl LV Host Committee. They will be joined by special guests weekly as we countdown to the main event in the heart of Florida’s gorgeous west coast!
New on the pod: Episode 44: » Jeff Darlington, ESPN NFL Reporter Episode 45: » Stephen Bowen, Director of Game Initiatives for NFL Episode 46: » Vincent Jackson, Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer and Owner of Cask Social Episode 47: » John Cooper, Head Coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning Episode 48: » Alexis Glick, CEO of GENYOUth » Matt Mitchell, President/CEO of Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCAs
New episodes will be released weekly. Super Bowl LV will be broadcast nationally on CBS. Click the icon to listen!
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