From miles of beaches to championship-ready venues spread across the largest city by land area in the contiguous U.S., Jacksonville offers sports event organizers plenty of room to play. Sydney Lindblad, National Sports Manager for Visit Jacksonville, spoke with SportsTravel at TEAMS about why now is a great time to bring an event to the Florida city. She discusses Jacksonville’s growing momentum and how her team supports organizers every step of the way. Lindblad also touches on recent events, upcoming improvements and ways visitors can make the most of their downtime. Watch the video for the full conversation.
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