We’re weeks 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!
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Calling all lovers of art! Join us on Friday 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.
Calling all families! Ashley’s Children’s Gasparilla Parade will drop its anchor in Tampa on Saturday! Since 1947, this parade has catered to the enjoyment of our city’s little tykes.
Beginning at Bay to Bay Blvd. and stretching to Edison Ave, this alcohol-free event will be perfect fun for the whole family to enjoy!
NOTE: While you don’t need a reserved ticket to stroll along the parade route, you can reserve seats in a prime location ahead of time.
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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! Complete the survey(s) to win PRIZES!
2024 Downtown Resident Survey
2024 Downtown Worker Survey
If you love all things animals and nature, Downtown’s Straz Center has a treat for you!
Head to the Straz Center in Tampa’s Downtown on Thursday, January 16 at 7:00pm to watch photographer and filmmaker Sandesh Kadur discuss the wild cats from his home country, India.
With vast landscapes, arid plains, and dense jungles, India is home to a diverse array of wild cats! Get your tickets today and head to the Straz to learn about them next week.
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At the Partnership, we pride ourselves in being advocates for historic awareness and preservation.
Franklin Street is the most historic main street in Tampa’s Downtown. From Gasparilla parades, to streetcars, the corridor has seen it all! Today, this historic street connects several neighborhoods in our Downtown.
Learn more about Franklin Streets history, evolution, and revitalization today!
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Breakfast in Tampa’s Downtown just got a whole lot better! As of December 23, 2024, First Watch has officially reopened in Downtown’s River Arts neighborhood.
Be sure to stop by for breakfast or brunch to celebrate this epic return!
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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:
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