On Saturday, Sept. 8, President Obama will deliver remarks at a grassroots event at SPC’s Seminole Campus at the Natural Habitat Park Field.
DOORS OPEN: 8:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 8
The event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required for entrance. One ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. To pick up your ticket, visit one of the following locations beginning Wednesday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.:
St Petersburg College
Seminole Campus, University Partnership Center
9200 113th Street North
Seminole, FL 33772
OFA-FL Office – St. Petersburg
951 Central Ave Suite B
Saint Petersburg, FL 33705
OFA-FL Office – Pinellas Park
6537 Park Blvd
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
OFA-FL Office – Largo
225 West Bay Dr
Largo, FL 33770
OFA-FL Office – Clearwater
1820 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
OFA-FL Office – Ybor City
1702 N 14th St
Tampa, FL 33605
As a state college, SPC does not support or oppose any particular candidate and maintains an open-door policy to all candidates.
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how many tickets are available?
Hi Alisha. Information about how many tickets that they plan to make available hasn’t been provided.
In line to get my ticket.
Got my tickets!
can you pick up two, one for a friend, or do they have to pick up in person?
Hi Luna. The information the college has been provided is that one ticket per person will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Does the Clwtr Office have any available tickets and if so what time are they open til tonight and tomorrow? Thank you. Helene
Hi Helene. We have just been told that tickets are still available for President Obama’s appearance at the Seminole Campus on Saturday. Ticket distribution will resume at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. As on Wednesday, tickets will be available first-come, first-served outside the UP building at the Seminole Campus and at Obama for America offices in the Tampa Bay area.
The Clearwater OFA-FL office ran out of tickets at about 8:30 pm tonight.
Is there someone I can contact regarding accessibility?
Hi Allison. If you’re referring to handicapped access, there will be limited handicapped parking available at SPC. This is on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will have shuttle service set up at Seminole mall with ADA accessible buses. If you’re asking about access to the event regarding ticket availability, we have just been told that tickets are still available for President Obama’s appearance at the Seminole Campus on Saturday. Ticket distribution will resume at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. As on Wednesday, tickets will be available first-come, first-served outside the UP building at the Seminole Campus and at Obama for America offices in the Tampa Bay area.
I already have a ticket, but am worried about seat availability since I don’t use a wheelchair and will need to sit. Is there any way to reserve a seat?
Hi Allison. There will be seats available for those with disabilities. The college has not been told however that you can reserve any of those seats.
Is today the only day to get the tickets, or will they be avail. tom. as well?
Hi Kristina. We have just been told that tickets are still available for President Obama’s appearance at the Seminole Campus on Saturday. Ticket distribution will resume at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. As on Wednesday, tickets will be available first-come, first-served outside the UP building at the Seminole Campus and at Obama for America offices in the Tampa Bay area.
Got my ticket today!
Can we bring chairs?
Hi Debborah. This is a standing rally, but there will be seats available for those with disabilities. Otherwise you can’t bring a chair to the event site. You can have one while waiting in line, but you will not be allowed to bring it in.
Will they be giving out tickets tomorrow. if so what time will they start passing out tickets?
Are you able to bring cameras to the event?
Yes, cameras are allowed. People are asked to limit their personal belongings to a wallet, cell phone and camera. Large bags are not allowed.
will there be more tickets tomorrow and what are the times??
We have just been told that tickets are still available for President Obama’s appearance at the Seminole Campus on Saturday. Ticket distribution will resume at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6. As on Wednesday, tickets will be available first-come, first-served outside the UP building at the Seminole Campus and at Obama for America offices in the Tampa Bay area.
If we have a ticket are we for sure getting in? Or will there be more tickets handed out then seats?
Hi Eric. The tickets say that one is required to attend the event but that a ticket doesn’t guarantee admission. The college hasn’t been provided with any other information regarding your question. If we get a more specific answer, it will be posted.
I heard that SPC employees can park on the campus. Is that true?
Hi Rhonda. The information the college has about parking at Seminole is that it will be limited for everyone at the campus.
Can you bring blankets or umbrellas?…Contingency plan for rain in place?
No on umbrellas listed on tickets…LOL….still waiting on blanket answer Thanks
Hi Carla. The tickets say that umbrellas are not allowed. At this time, we don’t have any information about items such as blankets.
Can you park on the campus and do u have to pay to park?
Hi Carla. Parking will be limited at SPC, but we have shuttle service set up at Seminole Mall, just one mile down the road from SPC. Shuttles will start at 7 a.m. on Saturday. You do not have to pay for parking.
So we can have chairs while waiting in line to get into the event but we cant have chairs inside at the actual event?
What time is Obama supposed to be speaking? what time is this scheduled to end?
Can I bring a bag with water and snacks for my little one?
Hi Regine. You are correct. You can have a chair while waiting in line but you will not be allowed to bring it in. The gates for the event open at 8:30 a.m. The president’s schedule hasn’t been provided. You can have a water bottle while waiting in line but can’t bring it into the event site. Water will be provided for you.
This is an event held outside right?
Hi Regine. Yes, this is an outdoor event.
What time do the shuttles for off site parking start running?
Hi Chris. Shuttles will start at 7 a.m. on Saturday.
Aren children allowed (my son is 2months old)? and do they require a ticket also? It says no arge bags are allowed how about a car seat or baby stroller?
Hi Jennifer. The college has not been notified of any age restrictions regarding people attending the event. It is our understanding that a ticket per person is required. You can bring a stroller.
Can you get tickets at the Gibbs campus? Are members of the press welcome?
Hi Lillian. At this time, the college has been notified that all the tickets for the event have been distributed. Members of the press are welcome but should go through their organization to obtain press credentials.
I’m pretty excited about this!
are tickets still available at the clearwater campus ?
Hi Alejandro. At this time, the college has been notified that all the tickets for the event have been distributed.
My daughter got a ticket but can’t go, can my son or girlfriend use her ticket??
Hi Jeanette. The college hasn’t been given any information that says you can or can’t give your ticket to someone else to use. You cannot sell the ticket.
I live within biking distance. Will I be able to bike directly to SPC instead of using the Seminole Mall parking
Hi Brett. The information the college has been provided only says that parking will be limited at SPC and doesn’t specifically address bicycling to the campus. If we can get additional details about your question, it will be posted.
It’s great to have SPC in the national spotlight!
I met and shook hands with President Clinton while stationed in Korea, I can only hope for this with President Obama, even more important is that this time I’m taking my14 year old niece!
Is there any information about road closures that might effect traffic in the area? I live in the vicinity and will be attempting to get to Orlando in the morning and wondered if it would be difficult to get to the interstate, etc.
Hi Norma. The college hasn’t been told about any road closures in the area although there may be some lane closures near the Seminole campus. If we’re provided with new information, it will be posted.
I posted earlier about accessibility, and am still confused. Will there be any seats provided for disabled persons? and if so, can my caregiver sit with me there? Is there any way to reserve that seat? I would not be able to stand for the event, so I’m trying to figure it out before hand.
Hi Allison. There will be seats available for those with disabilities. The college has not been told however that you can reserve any of those seats and also hasn’t been given any information regarding caregivers.
Are there any tickets left? ANYWHERE???
Hi Cristina. The college was informed late yesterday that all the tickets for the event had been distributed.
Is there any word yet on blankets or the schedule?
Hi Carrie. The college hasn’t been provided any further updates at this time.
Due to disability, I had to arrange for a ride to & from the event. She was unable to obtain a ticket & wanted to go do homework while she waited for me (bummer!) Will the Community Library be open? Also, I know you have not been given his schedule but do you have any idea what time this will def be over by?