Lightning launches civic engagement, voter education program
September 24, 2020 - The Tampa Bay Lightning, Amalie Arena and Vinik Sports Group have launched the 'Be the Thunder. Be the Vote." platform, a program focused on civic engagement and education while providing important, non-partisan resources for voters. The program, available here, has information and key dates leading up to the Nov. 3 election. This page will be continually updated with important links and other materials. Vinik Sports Group will close its corporate offices on Nov. 3 so employees may vote and/or work at polling locations. Amalie Arena will be an early-voting location as well as a mail-in ballot drop-off location from Oct. 19 through Nov. 1. The facility will be open every day from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m.