State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) and The Bradenton Area Sports Commission (BASC) will host the Region 8 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) volleyball tournament Nov. 3 to Nov. 5 at the Bradenton Area Convention Center. The College and Commission hosted the tournament last year and are scheduled to continue through 2018. By bringing the tournament to the convention center, SCF and The Bradenton Area Sports Commission are hoping to expand the sports industry in the area. Manatee and Sarasota counties have attracted world-class rowing events, soccer tournaments, polo competitions and can boast quality teams in the state, including SCF baseball, tennis and volleyball. The competitions are an economic engine, filling local hotel rooms, boosting restaurant sales and getting visitors into area shops. Sponsorships are still available and offer an opportunity to promote a business or organization to audiences from across the state.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota