Monday Morning Memo

Monday, March 10, 2025

Celebrate Women's History Month in Tampa's Downtown

Women’s History Month (March 1 – March 31) is a time to reflect upon the copious contributions women have made to the betterment of society. From being sisters, friends, mothers, daughters, doctors, lawyers, and so much more, women are integral to the fabric of our communities.

 

Even though we are almost halfway through the month, there are still a variety of events being held in Tampa’s Downtown that celebrate and bring together inspiring women!

 

Check out the events

SATURDAY: Tampa's Downtown River O' Green, presented by Grow Financial returns on March 15!

 
Tampa’s Downtown River O’ Green, presented by Grow Financial, returns on SATURDAY! Head to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from 11:00am – 6:00pm for the biggest Saint Patrick’s Day celebration in Tampa’s Downtown.

 

Join us as we channel the luck of the Irish with:

  • The annual coloring of the Hillsborough River with an appearance from Mayor Jane Castor
  • Live performances featuring music, poetry, and traditional Irish step dancing from Finnegan Academy of Irish Dance
  • Several food and beverage vendors with Irish-themed bites and drinks
  • The Leprechaun Hideout – a new addition providing relief from the sun while you enjoy staple Irish beers
  • Prizes and giveaways

 

This event wouldn’t be a smashing success year-after-year without our gracious sponsors! Huge thank you to this year’s sponsors:

 

-Presenting Sponsor: Grow Financial

-TECO Energy

-Pirate Water Taxi

-The Lost Pearl

-Craft Tampa

-City of Tampa

-Freedom Boat Club

-The Barrymore Hotel

-iHeart Radio

-Busch Gardens

-KUDUCOM

View the day’s full lineup here

THURSDAY: Downtown's Bike to Work Ride & Rally

The Tampa Downtown Partnership is a huge advocate for car-free transit in Tampa’s Downtown! Consider celebrating Florida Bike Month (March 1 – March 31), by participating in Downtown’s Bike to Work Rally!

 

On THURSDAY, join Mayor Jane Castor and fellow community members on a guided bike commute that will end at Lykes Gaslight Park.

 

There will be several starting locations to choose from and each commute will be led by experienced cyclists who are eager to guide YOU as you commute to work sustainably! Take the survey to let us know which location you’ll select

 

We would like to extend a huge thank you to our community partners:

  • Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of Florida
  • City of Tampa
  • Florida Department of Transportation/Vision Zero
  • Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART)

 

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Tampa Convention Center has been Awarded the prestigious LEED Silver O+M Green Building Certification

Great news! Downtown’s Tampa Convention Center has been awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver for Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M).

 

This certification is proof that the Convention Center is going above and beyond to ensure that it is operating at the highest level of sustainability. Green buildings also provide the people that occupy them a more healthy and comfortable work space.

 

LEED, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world, and an international symbol of excellence!

Downtown's Backyard Market RETURNS on Thursday with a special addition!

Produce AND piano await at this month’s Downtown Backyard Market!

 

Join us on THURSDAY from 12:00pm – 4:30pm in Tampa City Center’s Esplanade as we interweave our traditional farmer’s market with the joy of National Music Month.

 

Enjoy perusing through farm-fresh goodies while professional pianists enhance your afternoon with melodic greatness!

Head to the Tampa Club on Wednesday for the Voice to Vision Celebration

Head to Downtown’s Tampa Club on WEDNESDAY for the Voice to Vision Celebration from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

 

The Voice to Vision Celebration is an evening dedicated to amplifying the impact of entrepreneurs, influencers, and industry leaders!

 

Hosted by Alexis Quintal and Michelle Jewsbury, with special guest Matt Jefferson from TWEEDS, this event will immerse you in an environment that fosters growth, meaningful connections, and inspires you to elevate your personal and professional visibility.

 

Get tickets today

We've partnered with Tampa Tunes to bring the gift of music to Tampa's Downtown

We’re excited to partner with Tampa Tunes to bring the joy of music to Tampa’s Downtown for National Music Month.

 

We’ve placed a beautifully painted piano in each of Downtown’s seven neighborhoods, ready for anyone and everyone to play for the entirety of March!

 

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Take our 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 2024/2025 Downtown Resident & Worker Surveys! Complete the survey(s) to win a weekend staycation at Downtown’s Hotel Flor.

 

NOTE: If you’ve already taken the survey, you have already been entered to win

 

2024/2025 Downtown Resident Survey

2024/2025 Downtown Worker Survey

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