Monday Morning Memo

Monday, March 31, 2025

Ashley's Eggsploration brought to you by the Tampa Downtown Partnership RETURNS in 20 days!

On Saturday, April 19 from 9:00am – 1:00pm, join us for the LARGEST egg hunt in Tampa’s Downtown!

Head to Downtown’s Julian B. Lane Park to enjoy:

– THOUSANDS of eggs to hunt

– A chance to meet the Easter Bunny

– [NEW] A mimosa bar for those who are 21+

– Face painters

– A bike helmet decorating station

– Bounce houses

– A mobile kid’s spa & so much more!

VOLUNTEERS are needed! Volunteers would be assisting with check-in/registration, egg drop-offs, photo-taking, or other duties. Interested? Sign up TODAY!

Sign up to volunteer

Our Downtown Debriefing Breakfast Series returns in almost ONE WEEK

Our next Downtown Debriefing Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, April 9 at Water Street’s Amalie Arena in the Water Street neighborhood. Networking and check in will be from 8am-8:30am, with the program immediately following.

April’s Downtown Debriefing Breakfast will expound upon the Economic Impact of Sports and Entertainment in Tampa’s Downtown.

We’re eager to gain valuable insights from our great lineup of speakers:

– Kevin Preast, Chief Venue Officer for Vinik Sports Group

– Rob Higgins, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission

– Christina Unkel, President & General Manager of the Tampa Bay Sun FC

Register today!

The NCAA Women's Basketball Championship will be held in Tampa's Downtown!

In less than ONE WEEK the NCAA Women’s Basketball Championship will commence at Downtown’s Amalie Arena:

– National Semi-Final Games: Sunday, April 6 at 7:00pm & 9:30pm

– National Championship: Monday, April 7 at 3:00pm

There will also be a series of FREE fan events to attend leading up to the games, or during the games:

– Women’s Final Four Tourney Town: Thursday, April 3 – Sunday, April 6

– Party in the Plaza: Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6

– Beyond the Baseline: Friday, April 4 – Sunday, April 6

– Super Saturday Practice: Saturday, April 5

– Super Saturday Concert: Saturday, April 5

– Women’s Final Four Bounce: Saturday, April 5

More info: Women’s Final Four Fan Events

Championship Game: Check ticket availability

Head to Downtown's Tampa Theatre for the Family Favorites series!

Families are in for a treat during the month of April at Downtown’s Tampa Theatre! Starting on Sunday, family films will be shown at the theatre every week for the next month!

Presented by TECO Energy, this series brings child-friendly classics back to the big screen for a new generation of fans to enjoy!

Movie Lineup:

– Sunday, April 6 – The Goonies

– Sunday, April 13 – Inside Out

– Sunday, April 20 – Spy Kids

– Sunday, April 27 – Emperor’s New Groove

Tickets:

– Adults – $10

– Kids (ages 8-12): $8

– Tampa Theatre Members: $7

Get tickets

AER wins CoStar's Impact Award for Multifamily Development of the Year

Great news Tampa’s Downtown! AER Apartments has been awarded the CoStar Impact Award for Multifamily Development of the Year in the Tampa/St. Pete area!

The CoStar Impact Awards recognize exceptional commercial real-estate transactions and projects that had a profound impact on neighborhoods or submarkets across 129 major markets in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.

“AER Apartments stands as a testament to bold urban redevelopment, overcoming substantial infrastructure and planning challenges to become Tampa Bay’s most transformative multifamily development of 2024.” – Quinn Eddins, Managing Director of U.S. Research & Analytics for Greystar Real Estate Partners.

St. Pete's Nueva Cantina will soon have a second location in Tampa's Downtown!

This May, 903 N Franklin St. in Tampa’s Downtown is in for a tasty treat! Nueva Cantina will open beneath the Nine15 residential high-rise apartments in the former Bello spot.

This great restaurant is known for its freshly squeezed margaritas and Mexican street food – especially their famous barbacoa taco.

We can’t wait for this new and delicious addition to officially open its doors in Tampa’s Downtown!

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There is only ONE WEEK left to VOTE for the Tampa Riverwalk to be crowned best riverwalk in the country!

Great news Tampa’s Downtown! Our beloved Tampa Riverwalk has been nominated by USA Today’s 10Best List for Best Riverwalk in the Country!

USA Today has described the Riverwalk as a “central spot for performances, art, leisure, and fitness activities”.

With over a dozen other nominees, it is still such an honor for our Downtown to receive recognition in this way

– Be sure to VOTE for the Tampa Riverwalk once a day until MONDAY, APRIL 7

– The 10 winners will be announced on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16

Vote Today!

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