Sports Authority (Tampa)

This Authority was created by the Florida Legislature in 1965 to plan, develop, and maintain sports and recreational facilities for residents of Tampa and Hillsborough County. It operates Raymond James Stadium, the home of the NFL franchise Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the University of South Florida Bulls football team. Additionally, the Authority manages the Hillsborough County Tournament Sportsplex and the three City of Tampa public golf courses: Babe Zaharias, Rogers Park and Rocky Point. The Authority acts as the landlord for Amalie Arena and George M. Steinbrenner Field on behalf of Hillsborough County.

Membership:

The membership of this Authority is comprised of 11 members appointed as follows:

  • Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners - 4 members
  • City of Tampa - 4 members
  • Governor - 1 member

Membership is to include:

  • 1 - Hillsborough County Commissioner
  • 1 - Tampa City Council Member

Terms:

Members shall serve four year terms.

Special requirements:

  • Annual financial disclosure is required.
  • Members appointed by the BOCC are limited to residents who do not live in the City of Tampa limits. This requirement may be waived by the BOCC.

Authority:

Chapter 82-306, Laws of Florida.

Meetings:

4th Tuesday, Monthly, 4 PM
TSA Boardroom at Raymond James Stadium
4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33607

Contact:

Eric Hart, President/CEO
Tampa Sports Authority
4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: (813)350-6500

Members:

Member Position/Appointed By Dates of Service
Mr. Patrick Manteiga
BOCC
07/01/2021 -
06/30/2025
Mr. Tony Muniz BOCC 06/06/2007 -
06/30/2027*
Ms. Penny Parks BOCC 07/01/2021 -
06/30/2025
Mr. Andrew Scaglione BOCC 06/06/2007 -
06/30/2027*
Mr. John Jaeb
City of Tampa

Mr. Luciano Prida, Jr. City of Tampa 07/01/2013 -
06/30/2025*
Mr. Thomas Scott City of Tampa 07/01/2011 -
06/30/2023*
Mr. Mark Woodard
City of Tampa 06/30/2019 -
06/30/2023
Commissioner Ken Hagan Ex-Officio / BOCC 11/16/2010 -
11/14/2023*
Councilmember Orlando Gudes
Ex-Officio / Tampa City Council 05/01/2019 -
05/01/2022*
Mr. Don DeFosset Governor's Representative 08/11/2009 -
07/01/2021*

*Reappointed