Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Amalie Arena" in English language version.
The Forum was built in 1996 by the Tampa Bay Sports Authority, which was created as a public agency in 1965 for the purpose of "planning, developing and maintaining a comprehensive complex of sports and recreational facilities" in the area. According to the Authority's 2011 financial statements, the Forum is actually owned by Hillsborough County, which then leases it back to the Authority.
December 30, 2004 - Tampa Sports Authority conveys ownership of the now Amalie Arena to Hillsborough County.