Monday Morning Memo

Monday, January 6, 2025

Thank you to everyone who made Winter Village a success!

Winter Village Tampa 2024-2025, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning was a smashing success! For eight weeks, we spread holiday cheer in Tampa’s Downtown with ice skating, a variety of shops delivered by PODS Moving & Storage, food and beverage vendors, and so much more!

 

Thank you to everyone who came out to join the holiday fun. While we’re sad that Winter Village has melted away, we’re already eagerly awaiting the return of this beloved Downtown holiday phenomenon!

 

Winter Village wouldn’t have been possible without our title sponsor, the Tampa Bay Lightning as well as PODS Moving & Storage, who delivered our shops. We’d also like to extend a huge thank you to:

  • The Barrymore Hotel
  • iHeartMedia
  • Mosaic
  • PDQ
  • Straz Center for Performing Arts
  • Tampa General Hospital

Purchase your 2025 Urban Excellence Awards tickets

We’re less than TWO months away from our 2025 Urban Excellence Awards! Be sure to join us on Thursday, February 27 at Hotel Flor for a decadent evening celebrating our Downtown community.

 

The Urban Excellence Awards celebrates businesses, organizations, individuals, events, and projects that have made significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant, and diverse Downtown environment.

 

Mark your calendars today, and help us recognize what makes Tampa’s Downtown great by purchasing a ticket or sponsorship!

 

Purchase Tickets

Look forward to Downtown's Backyard Market on Thursday

Our monthly event, Downtown’s Backyard Market will be BACK on Thursday from 12:00pm – 4:30pm at Tampa City Center’s Esplanade.

 

Join us for our take on a traditional farmer’s market! There will be over a dozen vendors bringing you locally sourced farm-fresh deliciousness.

Head to the Tampa Museum of Art for a rare photographic showcase!

Calling all lovers of history and photography! Head to the Tampa Museum of Art on Thursday, January 16 from 6:00pm – 7:00pm for a Collectors Chat with William Knight Zewadski on 19th Century Photography Related to Ancient Athens!

 

You won’t want to miss this chance to view the “Ancient Athens: Birthplace of Democracy” exhibition and hear from private collector Bill Zewadski. These photographs revive the spirit of the city of Athens, encapsulating its arts and ideals to recognize the city’s cultural legacy.

 

NOTE: This event is FREE to attend!

 

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HART Route 1 is now Fare-Free!

Beginning yesterday, Route 1 became fare-free! for the next 12 months! This pilot program will feature increased peak-hour frequency, with buses every 15 minutes!

 

Funded by the City of Tampa, this program will ensure an affordable and seamless commute. For more information, contact HART Customer Service at 813-254-4278.

 

Plan your trip!

NEXT WEEK: Rhythm & Hues: An Alleyway Art Show returns

Calling all lovers of art! Join us on Friday, January 17, from 6:00pm – 9:00pm for our quarterly celebration of local artists at Rhythm & Hues: An Alleyway Art Show!

 

Nestled in the alley adjacent from Franklin St & Henderson Ave in Tampa Heights, you’ll be immersed in a showcase of many artistic mediums! With live painting, open-mic performances, and a comedy show, you’re sure to be inspired by the glistening talent of various local artists.

Take our 2024 Downtown Resident & Worker Surveys today!

At the Partnership, it is our mission to serve those who live, work, and play in Tampa’s Downtown!

 

In order to continue to serve our community in the best way possible, we want to hear from residents and workers in Tampa’s Downtown. Please make your voice heard TODAY by completing our 2024 Downtown Resident & Worker Surveys!

 

2024 Downtown Resident Survey

2024 Downtown Worker Survey

WE'RE HIRING! The Tampa Downtown Partnership is seeking a Member Relations Manager!

Are you an organized individual with experience leading outreach initiatives, programs, and events? Consider applying for our Member Relations Manager role today!

 

As the Member Relations Manager, your role is aimed at engaging and retaining current members, attracting new members, and securing sponsorships for member activities.

 

Apply Today!

APPLY: Neighborhood Enhancement Grant & Storefront/Sidewalk Grant

Do you have an idea that has the potential to further beautify Tampa’s Downtown? If so, consider applying for one of our two active grants:

  • Neighborhood Enhancement Grant: Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Enhancement Grant is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 to each of the seven neighborhoods in Tampa’s Downtown.
  • Storefont & Sidewalk Cafe Grant: The Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk cafe settings. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 administered on a reimbursement basis, allowing for up to $5,000 grant funds to be reimbursed every two years.

 

Apply Today!

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