Gulf Coast Showcase’s Economic Impact Estimated to Hit $750,000 in First Year

ESTERO, Fla. – The inaugural Gulf Coast Showcase, which features 16 college basketball programs from across the U.S., will have a significant economic impact approaching $750,000 on Southwest Florida when the event tips off Thanksgiving week, according to local tourism officials. The event, actually two tournaments in one, features eight men’s teams (Nov. 25-27) followed by…