WWE Taps Saboor Senior VP, Special Events Jul 29, 2008
Saboor previously was president of the Central Florida Sports Commission. Johns leadership as president of the Central Florida Sports Commission was a critical part of the tremendous success we experienced with WrestleMania 24 in Orlando. (TVweek.com)
Osceola pledges $13M to land bowling events worth $750M Jun 10, 2008
"This is the largest sports-related piece of business in Central Florida's history," says John Saboor, president and CEO of the Central Florida Sports Commission of the event the organization recruited to Central Florida. The event will take place on land owned by at the Wide World of Sports complex. (Orlando Business Journal)
This Week In Auto Racing May 9 - May 11 May 6, 2008
By Steve Schwarz, Motorsports Editor. POSTED: 2:27 am EDT May 6, 2008. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Vikings to make sixth straight regional appearance May 2, 2008
South: Mission Inn Resort Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida Sunshine State Conference and Central Florida Sports Commission, hosts May 5-7. West: The Legacy Golf Resort Phoenix, Arizona Grand Canyon University, host May 5-7. (Wwuvikings.com)
Tech Rises to Seventh at Isleworth Golf Oct 23, 2007
The final round of the Invitational being hosted by Tavistock Group, Central Florida Sports Commission and UCF is set for Tuesday. Rankings used in this release are from the Golfweek/Sagarin Performance Index. (Ramblinwreck.com)
This Week In Auto Racing October 18 - October 21 Oct 17, 2007
Whether you're into checking out a Magic game or joining a local 5K run, we have the best Central Florida sports and rec events at your fingertips. Buylines. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Longhorns survive Central Florida Sep 17, 2007
Media Credit: Bryant HaertleinSophomore quarterback Colt McCoy scrambles away from two Central Florida defenders on Saturday at Bright House Networks Stadium. McCoy threw for 259 yards. (The Daily Texan, TX)
Frogs to play in prestigious tournament Aug 20, 2007
The 2007 Hooters Women's Collegiate Match Play Championship is presented by the National Golf Coaches Association in association with Hooters of America, Inc., and is co-hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission and Ginn Reunion. (Gofrogs.com)
This Week In Auto Racing August 10 - August 12 Aug 8, 2007
By Steve Schwarz, Motorsports Editor. POSTED: 5:16 pm EDT August 7, 2007. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Ride is a new twist to local cycling Jul 22, 2007
There, while working with the Central Florida Sports Commission, he directed an annual two-day in Orlando that is now known as the Spin City Classic. That event had one race through downtown Orlando and one in the country. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Championship Highlights Jul 3, 2007
at the LPGA International Legends Course, a par-72, 6,403-yard layout and was co-hosted by Central Florida Sports Commission and Central Florida University. For the availability of the Golf Channel in your area, please check with your local cable or satellite provider. (Purduesports.com)
Bill Buchalter Spirit Award winner refuses to quit Jun 8, 2007
" Because he kept going where others might have stopped, Winner was an inspiration to his teammates and others who watched him run. Winner, Boone's valedictorian, is the inaugural winner of the Sentinel's Bill Buchalter Spirit Award. The award is named for Sentinel sports writer Bill Buchalter, who retires today. Through his 40 years working for the Sentinel, Buchalter has become a fixture on the Central Florida sports scene and is currently the Sentinel's Orange County high schools beat writer.... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
National Runners-Up May 26, 2007
The tournament was held at the LPGA International Legends Course, a par-72, 6,403-yard layout and is co-hosted by Central Florida Sports Commission and Central Florida University. (Purduesports.com)
Women's Golf In Third At NCAA Championships May 25, 2007
The tournament is held at the LPGA International Legends Course, a par-72, 6,403-yard layout and is co-hosted by Central Florida Sports Commission and Central Florida University. Live scoring is provided by golfstat. (Purduesports.com)
Strong Start In NCAA Championships May 23, 2007
The tournament is being held at the LPGA International Legends Course, a par-72, 6,403-yard layout and is co-hosted by Central Florida Sports Commission and Central Florida University. Live scoring is provided by golfstat. (Purduesports.com)
Pioneers Make First-ever NCAA National Championships Appearance Tuesday May 23, 2007
The NCAA Division I Women's Golf National Championship is hosted by UCF and the Central Florida Sports Commission. Fans can get. (Denverpioneers.com)
Women's Golf Seeks NCAA Championship May 22, 2007
and are co-hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission and Central Florida University. Twenty-four teams from aross the nation, as well as six individual qualifiers, gather at the home of the LPGA on May 22 to 25. (Purduesports.com)
Women's Golf Travels To Florida For NCAA Championships May 22, 2007
The NCAA Division I Women's Golf National Championship is hosted by UCF and the Central Florida Sports Commission ... They can be purchased at the event or by calling the Central Florida Sports Commission at 407-648-4900. (Gostanford.com)
Women's Golf Punches Ticket To NCAA Championships May 13, 2007
They can be purchased at the event or by calling the Central Florida Sports Commission at 407-648-4900. Admission to the practice rounds is free. (Gostanford.com)
Commission offers help in keeping Butkus Award May 5, 2007
If the Downtown Athletic Club of Orlando needs help tackling Dick Butkus to keep a national college linebacker award based in town, the Central Florida Sports Commission is ready to help. Commission Executive Director John Saboor said he has had exploratory discussions with DACO board members and founding fathers about a partnership with the club, one that could strengthen the club financially. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Citrus Bowl gets checked by FHSAA Apr 18, 2007
Do you like UCF removing "Golden" from their nickname. No, They're still 'Golden' to me. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Wrestlemania 23: Belts, bulging biceps -- and big bucks Apr 2, 2007
The Central Florida Sports Commission, which persuaded World Wrestling Entertainment to come to Orlando, predicts the event will dump $25 million into the region's economy. Sports Commission President John Saboor said the impact will be "historic.". (Orlando Sentinel)
Women's Bowling Selected for NCAA National Tournament Mar 29, 2007
The Central Florida Sports Commission and Sunshine State Conference will co-host the championship, which will be held April 12-14 at Brunswick Wekiva Lanes in Apopka, Florida. All eight teams were slected at large and includes the University of Central Missouri, Fairleigh Dickinson University, the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Minnesota State University-Mankato, the University of Nebraska, New Jersey City University, Sacred Heart University and Vanderbilt University. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
WrestleMania in Orlando: 'The time is now' Mar 22, 2007
free sports contests you can play every week to earn raffle tickets and bid for prizes. Where you can choose winners in the NCAA men's basketball tournament, either , or. (Orlando Sentinel)
WrestleMania coming to town Mar 21, 2007
" WrestleMania has grown into a global sensation. In less than two weeks, on April 1, WrestleMania 23 at Detroit's Ford Field will host fans from 23 countries, all 50 states and nine Canadian provinces. Millions more in 90 countries will watch it on pay-per-view. According to figures generated by the Central Florida Sports Commission, WrestleMania 24 is expected to pump an estimated $25 million into the local economy, while creating jobs and generating the type of excitement that a world- class... (Orlando Sentinel)
Football title games may get new home Mar 15, 2007
When the Central Florida Sports Commission bid for the 2005 championships, the commission decided that the FHSAA would receive $100,000 and the next $100,000 would go to the commission. The rest of the profits would be split evenly among the two. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
International Speedway completes Raceway purchase Feb 10, 2007
- Central Florida Sports. - Corrugated Replacements. (Orlando Business Journal)
Baker to replace Glass as First Horizon CEO Jan 31, 2007
- Central Florida Sports. - Bayshore Solutions. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Delta lands exit financing Jan 31, 2007
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Orlando Business Journal)
Dew Action Sports finale to extend stay in Orlando Jan 24, 2007
As the NBA season nears the halfway point, which team has been the biggest surprise. Results are not scientific. (Orlando Sentinel)
Eldrin Bell re-elected transit board chair Dec 24, 2006
- Central Florida Sports. - Quantum Staffing, Inc.. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Wake Forest Wraps Up Fall Season at the Collegiate Match Play Championship Nov 3, 2006
The match play tournament, co-hosted by the National Golf Coaches Association and the Central Florida Sports Commission, features 16 of the top teams in the country. All 16 teams are ranked in the top 40 of the latest Golfweek Collegiate Rankings. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Texas Grabs Lead At Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational Oct 24, 2006
com) - The University of Texas fired a second-round 285 (-3) on Monday to take a one-shot lead in the Isleworth-UCF Collegiate Invitational, hosted by UCF, Tavistock Group and the Central Florida Sports Commission at the Isleworth Golf ry Club. Trailing first-round leader Georgia by three strokes entering the day, the Longhorns moved from a tie for fourth to the top of the leaderboard behind the strong play of junior Kevin Schultz, who carded a 68 (-4) to help give Texas a two-day total of 579... (Mac-Sports.com)
Hooters Match Play Championship Oct 21, 2006
and will be co-hosted by the Central Florida Sports Commission. The Purdue women's golf team, the 2005 Match Play Champion, will arrive back in central Florida to defend the title as the eighth seed. (Purduesports.com)
Wake Forest Returns to Action at 2006 Fall Preview Sep 22, 2006
UCF, the tournament host along with the Central Florida Sports Commission, is the only team out of last season's top 20. Wake Forest is coming off last weekend's Mason Rudolph Championship. (Wakeforestsports.com)
Duke winning on a thin line Sep 21, 2006
Play at the event, hosted by UCF and the Central Florida Sports Commission, begins at 8 a.m. and is free to the public. Steve Elling can be reached at selling@orlandosentinel. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Cities plan fight against growth checks in county charter Aug 10, 2006
Sports commission: Renew contract with Central Florida Sports Commission for three years totaling $286,088. The sports commission markets the area for sports events, 10:45 a.m. (Consent agenda)*Times are approximate. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Who's Who -- No, Really -- in GOP CFO Race? Jul 4, 2006
EXPERIENCE -- State House of Representatives 1998-present; served nine years in the U.S. Navy as a pilot; president of the Central Florida Sports Commission. FAMILY -- Wife, Darlene; children Jordan and Brooke. (The Ledger)
Set bar higher for sports panel Jun 23, 2006
I read the piece on Central Florida Sports Commission salaries with amusement and disdain Sunday ... So you can see why I am skeptical when the Central Florida Sports Commission tries to defend the high salaries of its leaders ... Our first investment in sports needs to be finding a leader who will bring together all Central Florida sports interests and set the bar at making us competitive with Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Growth: Not here, not there, not anywhere Jun 14, 2006
CENTRAL FLORIDA SPORTS COMMISSION: Three-year contract renewal with sports commission for $283,088, 11 a.m.. SHERIFF'S OFFICE EVIDENCE FACILITY: Purchase 15. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Orlando clearing hurdles for future finals May 5, 2006
And that could be just a start as the Central Florida Sports Commission makes a run for a number of FHSAA tournaments ... "In a market like Lakeland, we're a pretty big deal. But I think the Central Florida Sports Commission has certainly become more aware and shown a lot more interest here lately.". (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Orlando loses FHSAA basketball bid May 3, 2006
Orlando's proposal, delivered by the Central Florida Sports Commission, was for the boys tournament only to be held at the TD Waterhouse Centre, home of the Orlando Magic ... Saboor and Stewart both said today that the Central Florida Sports Commission has become a prime player in FHSAA considerations for championships. (Orlando Sentinel)
Only Competitor: Orlando Apr 19, 2006
FHSAA commissioner John Stewart said Monday that representatives from the Central Florida Sports Commission have requested that they be allowed to add an addendum to the contract for the girls event. It hasn't yet been decided whether Orlando will be permitted to do that. (The Ledger)
Bassmaster Classic lures fans with new image, more TV time Feb 25, 2006
"This Classic is the gold standard for the sport,'' said John Saboor, executive director of the Central Florida Sports Commission, which helped land the event. "It has become the cruise missile of an advertising strategy. I think everyone at this end is extremely happy with what has happened. (Orlando Sentinel)
Daytona still in NASCAR hall-of-fame race Jan 7, 2006
Robin Braig, president of the Daytona International Speedway and a member of Daytona's bid committee, credited John Saboor, the executive director of the Central Florida Sports Commission, with "rallying the troops and keeping our enthusiasm up despite some setbacks.". Saboor, who did most of the lobbying for the NASCAR plate, added, "This is probably something that serves to finally debunk the myth that Daytona was a bookend in the process.". (Orlando Sentinel)
