Seminole Hard Rock Tampa honors 20th legacy with $400K donation to charities

Central Florida's premier entertainment destination, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. In light of its latest anniversary, the venue announced a surprise donation to nearly two dozen local Tampa Bay charities. On Tuesday, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa announced that it awarded $20,000 to 20 different charities, contributing a total of $400,000 to their noble efforts.

The celebration of the anniversary and the generous donation brought together community members and leaders, Hard Rock executives, representatives of the charities as well as Tribal members. The new donation complemented one of Hard Rock's core motos, "Love All-Serve All."

A donation of $20,000 each was received by Bullard Family Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay, Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay and Best Buddies Tampa Bay, as well as Children's Dream Fund and CASA. Zoo Tampa, Florida Aquarium, Habitat For Humanity of West Pasco and Pinellas, David A Straz Center For the Performing Arts and Junior League of Tampa and many others were on the list of charities that received a donation from the premier entertainment venue.

Currently, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa is recognized as one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. The venue has more than 4,300 workers and out of that total, some 150 have been a part of the company for more than two decades.

In 2019, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa completed a major expansion. This enabled the venue to positively impact the local community, considering the boost in tourism and visitation to the Tampa Bay area. By celebrating its 20th anniversary, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa reaffirms its important position for the local economy and tourism in the area.

Steve Bonner, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa's President, commented on the topic in a statement. "Having been a major economic force in the Tampa Bay area for the past two decades, it's our privilege to give back through this initiative," he revealed. Additionally, the executive explained: "Love All-Serve All is more than a motto to us; it's our guiding principle. Through our philanthropic efforts, we continue to invest in the community by advocating for important causes that are making a real difference in countless lives every day."

Bonner said that the venue is delighted to celebrate its milestone accomplishment and ongoing success. In conclusion, he spoke about the importance of giving back to the community that has played an important part in the growth of Seminole Hard Rock Tampa in the last two decades.

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