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Suncoast Kingfish Classic
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Suncoast Classic Events
Websiteurl
suncoastkingfishclassic.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1990
Descriptiontext

Suncoast Kingfish Classic, operating under the trade name Suncoast Classic Events, is a privately held fishing tournament and event management organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The company organizes competitive fishing tournaments in the Tampa Bay region, with its flagship product being the Suncoast Kingfish Classic — described as the original kingfish tournament on the Florida coast and now in its 33rd annual running. The product portfolio has expanded to include the Ladies' Classic (a women-only tournament), the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge, private and corporate tournament services, and ancillary fundraisers such as the Bourbon, Bingo & Bites! event.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: per-event registration fees from individual anglers and teams, corporate/private event service fees for team-building and client entertainment, and corporate sponsorship packages that include logo placement on the company's website and event materials. Major sponsors include Yamaha, Garmin, OneWater Yacht Group, BayFirst, BayTrust Financial, and SeaTow. The organization also partners with conservation groups including CCA Florida and Clearwater Marine, and channels charitable proceeds to Ready for Life Pinellas & Pasco, a nonprofit supporting foster youth.

Operationally, the company is a small regional player with 11–50 employees and a PO Box mailing address, relying on a single company website (suncoastclassicevents.com), email newsletter subscriptions, community word-of-mouth, and sponsor visibility for marketing. There is no technology platform, app, or proprietary software underlying the business — service delivery is event-based and human-coordinated. The organization is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding, and remains focused exclusively on the Florida market.

Short descriptiontext

Suncoast Kingfish Classic (operating as Suncoast Classic Events) is a privately held, Tampa Bay-based fishing tournament and event management organization hosting competitive kingfish, inshore, and women-only tournaments, plus private corporate events and fundraisers, serving recreational anglers, families, and corporate clients in Florida.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersSt. Petersburg, United States
HQ citystring
St. Petersburg
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
fishing tournament events, competitive sport fishing, corporate team building, recreational fishing events, event management services
Industry3 codes
1Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing)
CodeMPAKABAHPrimaryYes
2Snorkeling & Marine Activity Centers
CodeTHAAAKAEPrimaryNo
3Food, Drink & Culinary Community Festivals (Community-Led)
CodeMPAGAEAFPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Fishing1141
  • Marinas713930
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Amusement & Recreation Services7900
Product category
Sport Fishing Tournament Events
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Event Registration Fees
TypeOne Time License
Description

Revenue generated from participant registration fees for fishing tournaments including the Suncoast Kingfish Classic and Ladies' Classic events.

suncoastclassicevents.com
2Corporate/Private Event Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Revenue from organizing private and corporate fishing events for team building and client entertainment purposes.

suncoastclassicevents.com
3Sponsorships
TypeAffiliate Referral
Description

Corporate sponsors pay for brand visibility and association with fishing tournaments and events. Sponsors include marine, financial, and outdoor industry companies.

suncoastclassicevents.com
Marketing channels4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Bourbon, Bingo & Bites Event Ticket
ModelOtherBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

$45 per person ticket includes welcome bourbon cocktail, guided bourbon tasting experience, heavy appetizers, and one bingo card. Additional raffles and activities available.

suncoastclassicevents.com
GTM typeB2B and B2C
B2B and B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Suncoast Classic Events organizes and runs competitive saltwater fishing tournaments and related fundraising events, including the flagship Suncoast Kingfish Classic, the Ladies' Classic, the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge, and special events like Bourbon, Bingo & Bites!. The organization also plans and executes private and corporate fishing tournaments for team building and client entertainment in the Tampa Bay area, with proceeds supporting the Ready for Life Pinellas & Pasco charity.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Product overview1 text field

Suncoast Classic Events operates a portfolio of fishing tournament and event products. The flagship offering is the Suncoast Kingfish Classic (the original kingfish tournament spanning over 30 years), complemented by the Ladies' Classic and the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge. The organization also runs special events like Bourbon, Bingo & Bites! and provides private/corporate tournament services. All events are team-driven and family-oriented, with proceeds supporting Ready for Life Pinellas charity.

Product and service6 records
1Suncoast Kingfish Classic
2Ladies' Classic
3Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge
4Bourbon, Bingo & Bites!
5Private Tournaments
6Sponsorship Opportunities
Scale indicator2 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership14 partners
1SkyBeach Resort
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

suncoastclassicevents.com
2BayFirst
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

3BayStar
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

4Central Marine
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

5BayTrust Financial
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

6Yamaha
Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Major marine industry sponsor (outboard motors) receiving prominent logo placement on the website.

7Garmin
Strategic tierCoreTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Major marine electronics sponsor receiving prominent logo placement on the website.

8CCA Florida (Coastal Conservation Association)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Conservation partner aligned with the organization's mission to protect waterways and support local fisheries.

9OneWater Yacht Group
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

10Clearwater Marine
Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Marine conservation organization partner aligned with protecting local waterways.

11Crown Automotive
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Corporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.

12SeaTow
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Marine services sponsor (boating assistance) receiving logo visibility on the website.

13Tom George
Strategic tierMinorTypeGTM or Marketing Partner
Description

Local business sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website.

14Ready for Life Pinellas & Pasco
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

The organization's primary charitable beneficiary. Ready for Life is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping foster youth successfully transition into adulthood. The organization gives back to this charity through its fishing events.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Market position
Competitive moat3 records

Each record includes

Type, Details

Key risks6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

Each record includes

Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Segment4 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

Each record includes

Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
No data
No data
Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

Each record includes

Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Suncoast Kingfish Classic

Sport Fishing Tournament Eventssuncoastkingfishclassic.com

Suncoast Kingfish Classic (operating as Suncoast Classic Events) is a privately held, Tampa Bay-based fishing tournament and event management organization hosting competitive kingfish, inshore, and women-only tournaments, plus private corporate events and fundraisers, serving recreational anglers, families, and corporate clients in Florida.

What Suncoast Kingfish Classic does

Suncoast Kingfish Classic, operating under the trade name Suncoast Classic Events, is a privately held fishing tournament and event management organization founded in 1993 and headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The company organizes competitive fishing tournaments in the Tampa Bay region, with its flagship product being the Suncoast Kingfish Classic — described as the original kingfish tournament on the Florida coast and now in its 33rd annual running. The product portfolio has expanded to include the Ladies' Classic (a women-only tournament), the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge, private and corporate tournament services, and ancillary fundraisers such as the Bourbon, Bingo & Bites! event.

The business generates revenue through three primary streams: per-event registration fees from individual anglers and teams, corporate/private event service fees for team-building and client entertainment, and corporate sponsorship packages that include logo placement on the company's website and event materials. Major sponsors include Yamaha, Garmin, OneWater Yacht Group, BayFirst, BayTrust Financial, and SeaTow. The organization also partners with conservation groups including CCA Florida and Clearwater Marine, and channels charitable proceeds to Ready for Life Pinellas & Pasco, a nonprofit supporting foster youth.

Operationally, the company is a small regional player with 11–50 employees and a PO Box mailing address, relying on a single company website (suncoastclassicevents.com), email newsletter subscriptions, community word-of-mouth, and sponsor visibility for marketing. There is no technology platform, app, or proprietary software underlying the business — service delivery is event-based and human-coordinated. The organization is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or external funding, and remains focused exclusively on the Florida market.

Suncoast Kingfish Classic firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Suncoast Kingfish Classic
Legal name
Suncoast Classic Events
Website
https://suncoastkingfishclassic.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1990
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Suncoast Kingfish Classic (operating as Suncoast Classic Events) is a privately held, Tampa Bay-based fishing tournament and event management organization hosting competitive kingfish, inshore, and women-only tournaments, plus private corporate events and fundraisers, serving recreational anglers, families, and corporate clients in Florida.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Suncoast Kingfish Classic industry classification

Industry
Product category
Sport Fishing Tournament Events
NAICS
Fishing (1141), Marinas (713930)
SIC
Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
akta.pro primary industry
Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)
akta.pro secondary industries
Snorkeling & Marine Activity Centers (THAAAKAE), Food, Drink & Culinary Community Festivals (Community-Led) (MPAGAEAF)

Keywords

  • Fishing tournament events
  • Competitive sport fishing
  • Corporate team building
  • Recreational fishing events
  • Event management services

Where Suncoast Kingfish Classic is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
St. Petersburg
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Suncoast Kingfish Classic business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B and B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Event Registration Fees: Revenue generated from participant registration fees for fishing tournaments including the Suncoast Kingfish Classic and Ladies' Classic events.
  2. Corporate/Private Event Services: Revenue from organizing private and corporate fishing events for team building and client entertainment purposes.
  3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors pay for brand visibility and association with fishing tournaments and events. Sponsors include marine, financial, and outdoor industry companies.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherPay-as-you-goBourbon, Bingo & Bites Event Ticket

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Suncoast Kingfish Classic product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Suncoast Classic Events organizes and runs competitive saltwater fishing tournaments and related fundraising events, including the flagship Suncoast Kingfish Classic, the Ladies' Classic, the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge, and special events like Bourbon, Bingo & Bites!. The organization also plans and executes private and corporate fishing tournaments for team building and client entertainment in the Tampa Bay area, with proceeds supporting the Ready for Life Pinellas & Pasco charity.

Product overview

Suncoast Classic Events operates a portfolio of fishing tournament and event products. The flagship offering is the Suncoast Kingfish Classic (the original kingfish tournament spanning over 30 years), complemented by the Ladies' Classic and the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge. The organization also runs special events like Bourbon, Bingo & Bites! and provides private/corporate tournament services. All events are team-driven and family-oriented, with proceeds supporting Ready for Life Pinellas charity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Suncoast Kingfish Classic
  • Ladies' Classic
  • Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge
  • Bourbon, Bingo & Bites!
  • Private Tournaments
  • Sponsorship Opportunities

Companies that use Suncoast Kingfish Classic

Customer profile

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Suncoast Kingfish Classic technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Suncoast Kingfish Classic partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

  • SkyBeach ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • BayFirstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • BayStarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • Central MarineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • BayTrust FinancialminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • YamahacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor marine industry sponsor (outboard motors) receiving prominent logo placement on the website.
  • GarmincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor marine electronics sponsor receiving prominent logo placement on the website.
  • CCA Florida (Coastal Conservation Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation partner aligned with the organization's mission to protect waterways and support local fisheries.
  • OneWater Yacht GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • Clearwater MarineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation organization partner aligned with protecting local waterways.
  • Crown AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website and event materials.
  • SeaTowminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine services sponsor (boating assistance) receiving logo visibility on the website.
  • Tom GeorgeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor receiving logo visibility on the Suncoast Classic Events website.
  • Ready for Life Pinellas & PascocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization's primary charitable beneficiary. Ready for Life is a local nonprofit dedicated to helping foster youth successfully transition into adulthood. The organization gives back to this charity through its fishing events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Suncoast Kingfish Classic competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Suncoast Kingfish Classic social profiles

Digital presence

Suncoast Kingfish Classic financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Suncoast Kingfish Classic leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Suncoast Kingfish Classic funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Suncoast Kingfish Classic M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Suncoast Kingfish Classic

What does Suncoast Kingfish Classic do?

Suncoast Classic Events organizes and runs competitive saltwater fishing tournaments and related fundraising events, including the flagship Suncoast Kingfish Classic, the Ladies' Classic, the Suncoast Classic Inshore Challenge, and special events like Bourbon, Bingo & Bites!. The organization also plans and executes private and corporate fishing tournaments for team building and client entertainment in the Tampa Bay area, with proceeds supporting the Ready for Life Pinellas & Pasco charity.

Is Suncoast Kingfish Classic a public or private company?

Suncoast Kingfish Classic is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Suncoast Kingfish Classic founded?

Suncoast Kingfish Classic was founded in 1990. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Suncoast Kingfish Classic based?

Suncoast Kingfish Classic is headquartered in St. Petersburg, United States, in the North America region.

How does Suncoast Kingfish Classic make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Event Registration Fees are the primary driver. The others are corporate/Private Event Services and sponsorships.

Does Suncoast Kingfish Classic have an API?

No public API is recorded for Suncoast Kingfish Classic.

What industry is Suncoast Kingfish Classic in?

Suncoast Kingfish Classic's product category is Sport Fishing Tournament Events. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAKABAH, Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing), with a secondary code of THAAAKAE, Snorkeling & Marine Activity Centers. Its NAICS code is 1141 and its SIC code is 7900.

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