Monday, Oct 12, 2026

Tampa’s big arena is turning 30. Let’s toast the venue’s wildest moments.

From Clint Eastwood talking to that chair to a Beatle almost plummeting to his death, Benchmark International Arena has hosted some crazy pop culture events. Read more.

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