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.
– April 6th from 5-7pm in River Arts District at AER Tampa
– April 7th from 5-7pm in Channel District at Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
– April 8th from 5-7pm in Central Park at Tampa’s Black History Museum
– April 10th from 5-7pm in Tampa Heights at The Rialto Theatre
– April 14th 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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Join us on this Friday for a Community Mural Painting Day as local artist Dylan Perry brings a new mural to life—with your help. While Dylan begins the piece earlier in the month, we’re inviting the community to step in and help paint the heart of it.
– Drop by anytime between 9AM – 2PM to leave your mark
– Come back on April 17 for the official unveiling at Rhythm & Hues
Special thanks to Gasparilla Festival of the Arts and PPK for their support on this project.
This is your chance to connect, create, and be part of Downtown’s story—one brushstroke at a time.
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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As the South Selmon Capacity Project advances, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) remains focused on keeping the South Tampa community informed and engaged. THEA invites Chamber members and the broader community to attend a Community Open House on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Kate Jackson Center (821 S. Rome Ave.).
Attendees will have the opportunity to review the latest project maps, see updated renderings of underpasses and noise walls, and speak directly with members of the project team. This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the project and ask questions.
For ongoing updates, visit www.southselmoncapacity.com or follow the project on social media.
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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Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at the Gasparilla Music Festival! As thousands gather in Tampa’s Downtown for live music, food, and fun, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is here to make getting there even easier.
Skip the parking hassle and ride your bike—we’ll be offering FREE bike valet service throughout the festival. Simply roll up, drop off your bike with our team, and enjoy the event worry-free.
It’s a convenient, sustainable, and stress-free way to experience one of Tampa’s favorite weekends. We’ll see you there!
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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 6 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (River Arts) | AER Tampa
April 7 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Channel District) | Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
April 8 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Central Park) | Tampa’s Black History Museum
April 9 >> Downtown’s Backyard Market | Poe Plaza
April 10 >> Neighborhood Intelligence Workshop (Tampa Heights) | Rialto Theater
April 10 >> Keys in the Park | Lykes Gaslight Park
April 10-12 >> Gasparilla Music Festival | Meridian Fields
April 11 >> Walk For Wishes Tampa | Water Works Tampa
April 11 >> Walking Tour: Downtown Tampa | Lykes Gaslight Square Park
April 11 >> Young Directors’ Film Festival | Tampa Museum of Art
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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PARTNERSHIP & MEMBERSHIP EVENTS
– April 17 >> Great Port Clean-up (community volunteer opportunity)
– April 29 >> Member Mixer | Top Shelf Sports Lounge
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