Tampa Downtown Market Ends Season with Good Reviews

TAMPA, FL (May 14, 2010) –The Tampa Downtown Market opened its second season of operation on October 16, 2009.  It ended it second season today, May 14, 2010.  Based on the findings of a recent survey, during the month of April, the Market received good reviews by its patrons. 

The survey consisted of 19 questions asking for responses on a variety of topics.  A total of 152 people took part in the survey.  Survey findings included:
 

1. 83.6% of respondents reported that what they liked most about the Tampa Downtown Market was the selection of vendors.  Second highest selection was the Market’s location at 82.9%
2. When asked to rate the various aspects of the Tampa Downtown Market, the majority of respondents reported all categories in either Good or Great.  The highest rated items were fruits and vegetables, ready-to-eat foods, flowers and plants, and musicians.
3. When asked if they were likely to visit a downtown merchant because of the Tampa Downtown Market, 67.6% responded that they were “more likely.”  This was followed by “somewhat likely” at 28.3%.
4. When asked which day of the work week, other than Friday, would people like to see the Market operate, Friday remained the clear winner with the option to select “Friday works just fine for me.”  This was 97.3% of the respondents.
5. People learned about the Tampa Downtown Market mainly through friends/family and fellow co-workers.  This was at 35.6%.
6. 78.5% of people who come to the Tampa Downtown Market are female.
7. 78.1% work downtown
8. Other than downtown workers, the majority of those who travel to the Market are from the Brandon area.
9. 56.1% of those who shop at the Market have children.
10. Of those who do have children, the number of children living at home is 3.
11. 46.0% of respondents have a college degree with 20.9% having a graduate degree.

The Tampa Downtown Market is a program of the Tampa Downtown Partnership.  For more information about the Tampa Downtown Market log onto www.tampadowntownmarket.com. 

About the Tampa Downtown Partnership:
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)6 organization.  It is a membership organization comprised of companies, organizations and individuals with a common goal of advancing downtown Tampa.  Through an annual contract with the City of Tampa, the Tampa Downtown Partnership administers the Special Services District.  In addition to Tampa's Downtown Guides and Clean Team, the Tampa Downtown Partnership works to promote downtown through a multitude of initiatives including marketing, business development, transportation, planning and beautification.  For additional information about the Tampa Downtown Partnership visit www.tampasdowntown.com.

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