Join us on Thursday, September 19, from 11:30am – 2:00pm at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street for an afternoon of excellence at our 38th Annual Meeting & Luncheon.
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
Program Sponsor:
-ADEAS-Q
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
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, as they discuss education in Downtown.
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Head to Downtown’s Tampa Theatre every Sunday from September 1 – September 29 at 3:00pm for Sing Along Sundays!
Starting with a screening of Grease (1978) on September 1, sing your heart out with other fellow music lovers all month long!
NOTE: These shows usually sell out quickly! Tampa Theatre’s Historic Duncan Auditorium utilizes open seating for this event; seat selection is not required.
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Did you know that this year marks the 14th anniversary of Downtown’s FREE concert series, Rock the Park?
Join us on Thursday, September 5, at 6:30pm in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park at Rock the Park’s 14th Anniversary Concert! In addition to great music and great food brought to you by Jam Dish and This Little Pig, we are also adding a silent disco component for some added fun to this special celebration.
For 14 years, the Tampa Downtown Partnership has collaborated with Brokenmold Entertainment to produce free monthly concerts that showcase local musical talents across a wide array of genres! We’re proud that for over a decade, we have been consistent in our support for the arts and local talent. We hope to see you there!
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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
SAVE THE DATE! World Car-Free Day brought to you by the Tampa Downtown Partnership returns on Sunday, September 22 in the Central Park neighborhood
The purpose of World Car-Free Day is to promote car-free transit in our Downtown, which ultimately increases safety and decreases vehicular risks!
We can’t wait to share the new components to this year’s event soon! Until then, make sure you mark your calendar today!
The dog days are almost over but our Paw-Fee Break neighborhood program is almost back!
All summer long, our Paw-Fee Break neighborhood program was on a brief pause to keep you and your furry friend safe from the heat.
Be sure to take your pup for a midday walk to Washington Street Park on Tuesday, September 24, from 10:30am – 1:00pm to enjoy FREE coffee, and a chance to get some fun toys for your pup!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Next week, Yoga in the Park, Zumba in the Park, and Pilates in the Park will be returing to Tampa’s Downtown! Be sure to keep an eye out for future updates about other classes!
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
If you’ve parked in Downtown Tampa, you’ve likely seen Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises’ lots!
Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises is one of the Partnership’s long-standing members, and the largest privately held parking, mobility, and hospitality service providers in the nation. The company is proud to announce the acquisition of a significant portfolio of commercial parking management/hospitality locations in Nashville, Tennessee.
This acquisition expands the company’s nationwide operational footprint which in turn will solidify its leadership in the Nashville market. As a result, this will enhance the company’s ability to deliver premier commercial and hospitality parking services.
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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