About this Event
Join us as we officially celebrate the launch of Tampa Bay Reporter — a new media platform focused on the people, businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations, and stories shaping Tampa Bay.
We are proud to be partnering with Ferg's Pavillion to host our Launch Party featuring live music from Crush The Bon Jovi Concert Experience!
The first 200 that register for our launch party join the concert as Ferg's guest!
📅 Friday, November 6, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 St. Petersburg, Florida
Come celebrate with Tampa Bay business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, media professionals, and friends for an evening of networking, conversation, and celebration.
Meet the Tampa Bay Reporter team, learn more about our vision for local journalism and business coverage, and discover opportunities to get involved as a reader, contributor, advertiser, sponsor, or community partner.
Hosted by Tampa Bay Reporter
Scott Kelly
CEO & Publisher
Mark Parker
Editor in Chief & Chief Creative Officer
TampaBayReporter.com
Local News. National Reach.
We’re offering a limited number of launch sponsorships designed to connect your brand with Tampa Bay businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, community leaders, and residents—while providing ongoing exposure beyond the launch event.
Our sponsorship opportunities include:
Vendor Tables - $1000
Founding Launch Sponsor — $5,000
Includes 60 days of digital advertising on TampaBayReporter.com, a sponsored article/branded-content feature, launch email exposure, a dedicated social media sponsor spotlight, premium event branding, stage recognition with a brief company welcome opportunity, on-site visibility, six VIP admissions, and post-event promotion. Founding Sponsor status is exclusive to the 2026 launch and is limited to four companies.
Launch Partner — $2,500
Includes 30 days of digital advertising, a sponsored article/branded-content feature, email and social media recognition, event signage, on-site marketing opportunities, four VIP admissions, and continued post-event advertising.
Tampa Bay Reporter also brings an extended network of 16,000+ investors, 50,000+ businesses, 100,000+ social media followers, and 500+ media relationships, giving sponsors an opportunity to extend their visibility well beyond the event itself.
Contact Scott Kelly at [email protected] with questions.
Event venue & nearby stays
Ferg's Pavilion, 1320 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.