The 30-day countdown for our 38th Annual Meeting and Luncheon has officially begun! Join us on Thursday, September 19, from 11:30am – 2:00pm at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street for an afternoon of excellence!
We can’t wait to hear from Mayor Jane Castor, our new President & CEO, Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges, and this year’s Keynote Speaker, Michael Berne, President/Founder of MJB Consulting.
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:
-Carlton Fields
-Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)
-Smith & Associates Real Estate
-Tampa General Hospital
-University of Tampa
Silver Sponsors:
-Hill Ward Henderson
-Stantec, Inc.
-Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
-Tampa Steel Erecting Co.
-VHB Engineering
-Visit Tampa Bay
Contact Lindsey Parks
Central Park Eats returns to Tampa’s Downtown tomorrow!
Join us for our monthly food truck neighborhood program tomorrow from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Black History Museum in ENCORE! as we bring some tasty bites to Downtown’s Central Park neighborhood.
This month’s food truck: Fo’Cheezy Food Truck
Huge thank you to the Tampa Housing Authority and the Tampa Bay History center for making this event possible every month. We hope to see everyone there!
We’re ONE week away from our August Downtown Debriefing Breakfast on the “Education Corridor in Downtown’s West Riverfront”.
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.
Register Today!
From August 22 – September 22, join The Rooted Door at Hotel Flor for “Secret Spaces”.
Secret Spaces is an immersive event series that places participants in a hidden world within Downtown’s historic Hotel Flor. Over the course of a month, The Rooted Door will transform a “secret space” that is unknown to the public, into a captivating environment of artistic performance, music, and dramatic storytelling!
The Rooted Door Organization is a Florida 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation that elevates arts and culture in the community by creating transformative experiences that support opportunities for artists and inspire giving back to the community.
Reserve your experience today!
In an effort to decrease the amount of car accidents in Tampa’s Downtown and to encourage car-free transit, the City of Tampa launched the eBike Voucher Program last year!
Applications for this year’s program are officially live! Selected applicants will receive up to $2,000 bike vouchers depending on their household income. Apply today and be a part of car-free transit efforts in Tampa’s Downtown.
Learn more about the program
Apply
In the mood for something healthy, yet flavorful and delicious? Head to Downtown’s NEW woman-owned juice and smoothie shop, Bare Blends!
Located on W. Tyler St., this modern establishment offers a variety of 100% vegan and gluten-free smoothies, juices, and acaį bowls along with several small, tasty bites.
Be sure to order pickup, delivery, or stop by the physical location to add a nutritious touch to your day!
Learn More
Winter Village is an eight-week long holiday-themed activation in Tampa’s Downtown that wouldn’t be successful without our food/beverage vendors and our Winter Village attendants!
Looking to serve your food/beverages at Winter Village this year? Are you interested in acting as a jolly concierge for our Winter Village attendees? Apply today!
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 by Monday, September 2.
If you’re interested in being a Winter Village attendant, review the application and submit to our Manager of Public Space & Programming Ivy Lupco by
View Food/Beverage RFP Form
Submit Food/Beverage RFP Form
View Winter Village Attendant Application
Submit Winter Village Attendant Application
Did you know that every Wednesday, the Downtown Core neighborhood’s Top Shelf Sports Lounge hosts a FREE trivia night?
From now through Wednesday, October 30, put on your thinking caps every week from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at one of Downtown’s best establishments!
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
Interested in beautifying your ground-level storefront or café? Be sure to apply for our Storefront & Café Grant!
More Info + Application
Our DASH app is live! Be sure to utilize this new Downtown transit option and download DASH today.
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