The Tampa Downtown Partnership is pleased to announce that Michael Berne will be our Keynote Speaker at the 2024 Annual Meeting & Luncheon!
Michael Berne is a seasoned Downtown retail expert and President of the award winning consulting firm MJB Consulting. Berne has spoken at a series of industry conferences such as the International Downtown Association’s annual conference and the National Main Street Center amongst several others!
We can’t wait to learn more about national retail trends in Downtowns, and how the seven neighborhoods of Tampa’s Downtown can shape their own unique economies! To gain valuable insight on these subjects, be sure to attend our 38th Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Thursday, September 19, from 11:30am – 2:00pm at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.
This event wouldn’t be possible year after year without the gracious support of our sponsors. If you’re interested in sponsoring this year’s event, please contact Lindsey Parks.
Huge thank you to our current sponsors for their gracious support!
Keynote Sponsor:
-IKE Smart City + Orange Barrel Media
Networking Sponsor:
-Straz Center
Gold Sponsors:
-Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
-Smith & Associates Real Estate
-Tampa General Hospital
-University of Tampa
-Carlton Fields
Silver Sponsors:
-Hill Ward Henderson
-Stantec, Inc.
-Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
-Tampa Steel Erecting Co.
-VHB Engineering
-Visit Tampa Bay
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This week, we have two quarterly Neighborhood Programs that are returning to Tampa’s Downtown!
Tonight: Blind Date with a Book returns to West Riverfront’s Snow Park from 4:30pm – 7:30pm. We can’t wait to bring diverse literature, comfortable furniture, and great tea to Tampa’s Downtown once more!
Wednesday: Channel District Date Night will be BACK in Washington Street Park at 7:00pm. We’re excited to be joined by Bloom Bae Florals who will show couples and friends alike how to craft their own unique floral arrangements!
NOTE: Date Nights in Channel District are FREE to attend, however you must register to take part in the fun!
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Tomorrow is 813 Day! We can’t wait to see how everyone expresses their pride in our great city!
Be sure to head to Sparkman Wharf for a bite tomorrow! Sparkman Wharf will be donating five dollars (up to $1000) for every photo taken in front of the decorated “TAMPA” sign posted on social media until August 18.
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With our Community Fitness in the Park classes being on a pause, check out Downtown’s Kawayan Strength Pilates!
Located on N Franklin St., Kawayan Strength has been providing quality pilates instruction in Tampa’s Downtown for almost a year! Classes are offered six times per-week, and there are a variety of qualified instructors to work with! You can also make an appointment with a staff member for a private session or consultation!
Want to serve up cheer this holiday season? This year’s Winter Village Café Request for Proposal is NOW open!
Winter Village is an eight-week long holiday-themed activation in Tampa’s Downtown that wouldn’t be successful without our food and beverage vendors!
If you’re interested in being a food/beverage vendor this year, review the RFP and submit your proposal to our Public Space Operations & Programming Coordinator, Jaylyn Andrews
NOTE: You MUST submit your proposal by Monday, September 2 for consideration.
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Amidst significant building growth across Tampa, conversations that expound on shaping sustainable design in our city have become paramount.
On Thursday at 5:30pm, join U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, the American Institute of Architects Tampa Bay, the U.S. Department of Energy, and local businesses for Future Ready!
This knowledgeable and qualified group will be at the Center for Architecture and Design holding a session on opportunities and emerging trends in sustainable building practices!
We’re also proud to share that one of our members, AIA Tampa Bay is a proud sponsor of this important event! We love to see our members invest in the future of Tampa’s Downtown.
Support Downtown’s newest athletes as they grace Downtown’s Riverfront Stadium THIS Sunday!
Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, Downtown’s only professional women’s sports team will be playing their home opener on Sunday at 6:30pm! Be sure to come out and support this trailblazing team and celebrate the start to a victorious season.
Buy Tickets: Tampa Bay Sun Home Opener
We’re TWO weeks away from our August Downtown Debriefing Breakfast on the Education Corridor in Downtown’s West Riverfront neighborhood!
Join us on Wednesday, August 28 from 8:00am – 10:00am at Hotel Tampa Riverwalk to hear from Dr. Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, President of the University of Tampa, Kevin Plummer, Head of School at Tampa Preparatory School, and Dr. Clayton Nylund, Hillsborough County Teacher of the Year, discuss education in Tampa’s Downtown!
Register Today!
Our weekly Community Fitness in the Park events are on HOLD until further notice. Be sure to keep an eye out for future updates! We apologize for the inconvenience and we hope to have you back out there soon!
The Partnership provides FREE weekly fitness classes held in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. These classes give attendees the chance to get up and active, while fostering community.
Want to stay up to date on the latest Community Fitness in the Park details? Check out the official Facebook page today!
Community in the Park Fitness Page
The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority invites you to the 2024 FAV Summit, set in the heart of Tampa’s Downtown from Wednesday, September 4, through Friday, September 6 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street!
The FAV Summit brings together government and industry leaders with a mission to gain insight into Florida’s efforts to create an ideal climate for emerging transportation technologies. Be there to experience the next wave of innovation!
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Tampa’s Black history extends beyond the boundaries of Central Avenue! Learn about this rich history by taking part in the Tampa Bay History Center’s West Tampa Black History Walking Tour!
This 90-minute tour includes key locations such as University of Tampa’s I.W. Phillips Field, the former sites of Tampa’s J.W. Roberts City (West Tampa’s first brick cigar factory), and so much more!
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Interested in beautifying your ground-level storefront or café? Be sure to apply for our Storefront & Café Grant!
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Our DASH app is live! Be sure to utilize this new Downtown transit option and download DASH today.
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