Join the Tampa Downtown Partnership for our Neighborhood Intelligence Workshops happening March 31–April 16 across all seven Downtown neighborhoods. These collaborative sessions are a unique opportunity to connect with neighbors, meet fellow community members, and share your voice as a resident or worker. Your feedback and ideas will help shape the programs, priorities, and projects that guide our work in the year ahead—building a stronger, more connected Tampa’s Downtown for everyone.
– TOMORROW from 5-7pm in Water Street at Embarc Collective
– April 16th from 12-2pm in Downtown Core at One Tampa City Center
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Last Friday, our community came together for a special Community Mural Painting Day, joining local artist Dylan Perry to help bring a vibrant new mural to life. From first brushstrokes to finishing touches, community members left their mark on a piece that now reflects the creativity and spirit of Tampa Heights.
Now, we invite you to join us this Friday for Rhythm & Hues in the Rialto Theater Alleyway (1617 N Franklin St), where the completed mural will be unveiled. Taking place from 6–9PM, this quarterly pop-up transforms the alleyway into a lively celebration of art, music, and culture in the Tampa Heights neighborhood. Experience the space as it comes alive with color, rhythm, and artistic expression, featuring talented local artists and a vibrant, creative atmosphere.
Come celebrate the finished mural and the community that helped create it—one brushstroke at a time. Special thanks to Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and PPK for their support on this project.
Applications are now open for the 2026 Winter Village Shops, and this is your chance to be part of one of Downtown’s most beloved holiday traditions. Hosted annually at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Winter Village transforms the heart of Downtown into a festive destination featuring shopping, skating, and seasonal experiences that draw thousands of visitors each year.
Local makers, retailers, and food vendors are invited to apply for a coveted spot in the holiday market, where unique products and artisan goods take center stage in a high-traffic, high-visibility setting. From handcrafted items to specialty treats, Winter Village Shops offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to showcase your business and connect with the community during the busiest season of the year.
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Schiller International University officially celebrated the opening of its expanded Downtown Tampa campus last week, marking an exciting milestone for both the institution and the city’s growing urban core. The celebration began with a reception, followed by a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at the university’s campus at 400 N Tampa St.
Remarks were delivered by Dr. Marta Muñiz, President and CEO of Schiller International University, and Jane Castor, both emphasizing the significance of the expansion and the university’s global mission. The newly expanded campus increases Schiller’s capacity to serve a growing and diverse student population, featuring modernized classrooms and enhanced academic resources.
Please take a few minutes to fill out our survey! This survey gives residents, workers, and visitors the opportunity to weigh in on the convenient, $2 hub-to-hub transit service that’s making it easier to explore and connect across Downtown.
Your input will directly inform how we continue to enhance and evolve the DASH program—ensuring it remains accessible, efficient, and responsive to the community’s needs.
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The 2026 Great Port Clean-up event is scheduled for April 17, 2026 from 8am-11am. If your company hasn’t registered a team to participate in this amazing event, we hope you join the Tampa Downtown Partnership team to help remove debris and litter from our local waters. (Last year, Port Tampa Bay had over 800 volunteers who removed 90,000 lbs of litter and debris!)
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This past weekend at the Gasparilla Music Festival, the Tampa Downtown Partnership kept things rolling by parking more than 150 bikes through our complimentary bike valet service. As thousands gathered to enjoy the music, our team provided a convenient, secure, and sustainable transportation option that helped make getting to and from the festival even easier.
Our bike valet program is just one of the ways we support a more accessible and connected Downtown. Beyond Gasparilla Music Festival, our staff regularly brings this service to other major events throughout the year—encouraging alternative transportation, reducing congestion, and enhancing the overall event experience.
Keep an eye out for us at upcoming events and ride into Downtown with ease!
DASH Driver Ambassadors ensure efficient transportation of individuals between 20+ designated DASH hubs within the Special Services District (SSD) of Tampa’s Downtown while being a friendly and inviting ambassador of Downtown. Driver Ambassadors operate a company-provided four door EV and utilize app-based software to receive and accept ride requests, navigate hub locations, and track rides.
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Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Placemaking Grant is a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The program offers annual grants up to $30,000 available to the seven neighborhoods of Tampa’s Downtown. These grants are intended to fund community-driven projects that are free and accessible to all residents, workers, and visitors in the neighborhood, driving long-term impact. Number of grants awarded will be based on submissions and those requested funds. The program’s primary objective is to enhance the quality of life for all members of the community and create a strong sense of belonging and engagement through collaborative placemaking initiatives.
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The Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk cafe settings. The program offers grants of up to $7,500 non-matching and above $7,500 matching.
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April 14 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Water Street) | Embarc Collective
April 16 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Downtown Core) | One Tampa City Center
April 17 >> Great Port Clean-up (community volunteer opportunity)
WEEKLY EVENTS
– Sundays at 6pm >> Yoga in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
– Mondays at 6pm >> HIIT in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
– Tuesdays at 6pm >> Zumba in the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
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