Monday Morning Memo

Monday, August 11, 2025

Time's running out! Register today for our 39th Annual Meeting & Luncheon!

Our 39th Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Thursday, September 18, at Downtown’s JW Marriott Tampa Water Street!

 

We can’t wait to showcase all of the Partnership’s accomplishments over the past year, introduce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors leadership slate, and unveil our new five-year strategic plan.

 

Our Annual Meeting & Luncheon wouldn’t be successful without the gracious support of our sponsors. Interested in sponsoring this event? Contact Shameka Conwell (sconwell@tampasdowntown) TODAY!

 

TITLE SPONSOR: IKE Smart City + Orange Barrel Media

 

PLATINUM SPONSOR: Tampa General Hospital

 

GOLD SPONSORS:

– Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk

– Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

– Kimley-Horn

– Tampa Steel Erecting Co.

 

PROGRAM SPONSOR: Carlton Fields

 

SILVER SPONSORS:

– England-Thims & Miller

– Hill Ward Henderson

– Shubin Law Group

– Stantec

– Straz Center

– Tampa Bay Economic Development Council

– Tampa Electric Company

– The Haskell Company

– Trenam Law

 

 

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We're hiring! Apply today!

The Tampa Downtown Partnership is on the lookout for a creative and driven Digital Marketing Coordinator to join our team! If you’re passionate about all things digital, this is your chance to help shape the voice of Tampa’s Downtown. From managing social media to supporting campaigns that energize our Downtown, this role is perfect for a detail-oriented storyteller ready to make an impact.

 

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Join us for networking & fun in celebration of 8-1-3 Day!

The Tampa Downtown Partnership and The Spiral Staircase, invite you to join us for a vibrant evening as we celebrate all things local on 8-1-3 Day!

 

Enjoy a curated showcase of:

– 8- local vendors sharing their creativity

– 1- inspiring story that highlights the heart of Tampa

– 3- talented local artists bringing the space to life

 

Drinks, light bites, giveaway prizes and more!

 

Parking is available at the 717 lot adjacent to The Spiral Staircase, street parking also available.

 

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Tampa Museum of Art expansion begins with new dog park Downtown

“This marks an important milestone in our Centennial Expansion,” Michael Tomor, the Penny and Jeff Vinik Executive Director at the Tampa Museum of Art, says in the statement from the museum. “It opens the way for the physical groundwork to begin for inviting spaces that reflect our city’s interest in the arts and support meaningful cultural experiences.”

 

Construction of a replacement dog park is expected to take four to five months, the museum says, and the existing dog park won’t be closed until the new dog park is completed. The new park, between Curtis Hixon Waterfront park and Kiley Gardens, will feature separate, enclosed spaces for small dogs and large dogs.

 

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Students Save 50% with HART Youth Pass

A new school year is here! Riders, ages 5-18, receive 50% off regular HART fare with the Youth Pass! Riders under 5 remain free.

 

Youths must register at a HART Customer Service window to receive the discount:

 

– Marion Transit Center – 1211 N. Marion St., Tampa, FL

– University Area Transit Center – 13110 N. 27th St., Tampa, FL

 

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Tampa Arts Alliance set to move into ground floor space in Tampa's Downtown

The Tampa Arts Alliance has secured a 5,000-square-foot space, in downtown Tampa, thanks to a $1 million in-kind donation from Farley White Interests.

 

The street-level space, located at 201 E. Kennedy Blvd., in the Fifth Third Center, sits at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Tampa Street, directly across from Lykes Gaslight Park. The gift, in the form of a multi-year, rent-free lease, will serve as the future home of a new arts center, set to open in March 2026.

 

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American Impressionism Takes Center Stage at the Tampa Museum of Art in a Major Exhibition Presented by Bank of America

The Tampa Museum of Art announces the opening of In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940, Works from the Bank of America Collection, on view from August 7 through November 30, 2025. This sweeping exhibition brings together over 100 works by more than 75 artists to explore the evolution and uniquely American adaptation of Impressionism. The exhibition showcases the diversity, beauty, and depth of regional art colonies across the country, from New Hope and Taos to Carmel and Cape Ann.

 

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Check out "Beyond Van Gogh and Beyond Monet: An Immersive Double Feature" at the Straz Center!

Step into an immersive art experience—seen by over 7 million people worldwide—that brings over 700 works by Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet to life through vivid projections, soundscapes, and storytelling. With one ticket, guests enjoy two unique journeys surrounded by iconic pieces like The Starry Night, Sunflowers, and Water Lilies.

 

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MEMBERS: Join us for another Member Mixer event this month!

We can’t wait to continue engaging our valuable member base with another member-exclusive event!

 

Join us on Thursday, August 28, at 7th & Oak from 5:00pm – 7:30pm for a member mixer and tour! This event offers a unique opportunity to tour the residential model and upcoming retail spaces.

 

Light bites and drinks will be provided. Come connect with other members and discover the latest addition to Tampa Heights!

 

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CNU Florida Annual Summit set to take over Downtown September 3-5, 2025

The 2025 CNU Florida Summit will take place on September 3-5, 2025 in Tampa’s Downtown. Join professionals from a dozen fields to celebrate building a better Florida for the next generation and explore the latest developments in one of the fastest growing cities in the United States.

 

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