Our State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum (formerly our Downtown Development Forum) will be held on Tuesday, May 7 from 7:30am – 12:00pm at the Tampa Marriott Water Street!
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to receive an all encompassing, macro-level look at what’s happening in Tampa’s Downtown.
We’re incredibly excited to present this year’s speakers:
David Downey, International Downtown Association
Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa
Darryl Shaw, Ybor Harbor/Gas Worx
Greg Slater, THEA
Christina Unkel, Tampa Bay Suns FC
Jennifer Burrington, Tampa Bay EDC
Lauren Campbell, Archer Group
Brad Cooke, Strategic Property Partners
Jennifer Crabtree, Tampa General Hospital
Shaun Drinkard, Tampa Downtown Partnership
Dr. Eric Eisenberg, University of South Florida
Rachel Feinman, Tampa General Hospital
Scott Gossen, University of Tampa
Keith Greminger, Stantec
Alexis Muellner, Tampa Bay Business Journal
Preston Rudie, Catalyst Communications Group
Bemetra Simmons, Tampa Bay Partnership
Sam Stein, Of Place
Josh Taube, Strategic Property Partners
Dave Traynor, Smith & Associates
Jill Vaughan, Downtown Orlando Partnership
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Head to Washington Street Park tomorrow from 10:30am – 1:00pm for our monthly Paw-Fee Break event! Be sure to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the work day and head to the park for some complimentary coffee! In addition to delicious coffee, be sure to bring your dog and purchase special toys for your pup!
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Stageworks Theatre in Downtown’s Channel District will be having their opening night for the Pulitzer Prize winning play “Our Town” on Friday at 8:00pm! Our Town explores childhood friendship that blossoms into romance and marriage. You won’t want to miss this heartwarming and human story about small town love.
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April is Physical Wellness Month and Tampa’s Downtown is the perfect place to get up and get active! This month, get outside for our FREE Community Fitness in the Park classes offered five days a week in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park at 6:00pm!
For every class you attend, you’ll receive a stamp on your punch card. The more stamps you have, the higher your chances are to win in a drawing for prizes . These classes welcome all skill levels, so be sure to head out to the park this month and sample our classes for a chance to win a fun prize!
Class Schedule:
Sundays at 6:00pm – Yoga in the Park
Mondays at 6:00pm – Rumble Boxing in the Park
Tuesdays at 6:00pm – Zumba in the Park
Wednesdays at 6:00pm – Barre in the Park
Thursdays at 6:00pm – Pilates in the Park
The Tampa Downtown Partnership is calling all incoming or recently graduated high school seniors to consider applying for our Summer Internship Program! This program presents a great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in urban planning and public service through projects that aid in the cleanliness and efficiency of Tampa’s Downtown!
NOTE: Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 10
Requirements:
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The Tampa Bay History Center has officially launched the Black History Book Club! Enjoy reading and discussing riveting literary works about Black history and the Black experience by Black authors!
The Black History Book club meets at the St. James Church at ENCORE! in Downtown’s Central Park neighborhood! Click the link below for the full book list and meeting dates:
Book List & Meeting Dates
Could your business be one of the shops available at Winter Village this year?
The Shops of Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park offer holiday shoppers an affordable and unique retail experience with local sellers of garments, personal products, artisan goods, gourmet packaged foods, and holiday decor. Shops are leased on a full season, partial season, or extended week/weekend basis, as space permits. Vendors accepted to participate will be notified by mid July 2024.
Apply Today!
Our DASH app is live! Be sure to utilize this new Downtown transit option and download DASH today.
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