Monday Morning Memo

Monday, August 24, 2026

Register for our upcoming Member Mixer at CW's Gin Joint!

Join us this Thursday, August 27th from 5pm – 7pm, for an evening of networking, cocktails, and conversations at CW’s Gin Joint. Connect with partnership members and fellow Downtown professionals, expand your network, and enjoy one of Tampa’s favorite gathering spots.

 

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Free History Talk + Gallery Admission

Come to the Tampa Bay History Center to learn how transportation has evolved in the City of Tampa with Garrett Greco, host of the Tampa Bay Developer podcast. A free, Florida Conversations: How Tampa Moves program, will explore and discuss all the different ways the people of Tampa have traveled through the city, from boats, streetcar, buses, and more.

The program is on Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:30pm to 7:30pm in TECO Hall of the Tampa Bay History Center. You can also join online via Zoom. The cost is free, including gallery admission before the program.

 

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Register for the Tampa Downtown Partnership's 40th Annual Meeting & Luncheon

We are officially 2 weeks away from our 40th Annual Meeting! Join us on Wednesday, September 9, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street as we celebrate the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s 40th Annual Meeting & Luncheon. This milestone event will highlight the Partnership’s accomplishments over the past year, introduce the 2026–2027 Board of Directors leadership slate, and commemorate 40 years of championing a vibrant Downtown.

Registration is open, and attendees can take advantage of early bird pricing, which ends Friday, August 28th. Secure your seat today and join Downtown’s business and community leaders for one of the Partnership’s premier annual gatherings. Our Annual Meeting & Luncheon wouldn’t be successful without the gracious support of our current sponsors:

  • Tampa Steel Erecting Co. (Entertainment Sponsor)
  • Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk (Platinum Sponsor)
  • Port Tampa Bay (Platinum Sponsor)
  • Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. (Gold Sponsor)
  • The Church at Channelside (Gold Sponsor)
  • Visit Tampa Bay (Gold Sponsor)
  • AECOM Technical Services (Silver Sponsor)
  • ChappellRoberts (Silver Sponsor)
  • Haskell (Silver Sponsor)
  • Hill Ward Henderson (Silver Sponsor)
  • Smith & Associates Real Estate (Silver Sponsor)
  • Stantec, Inc. (Silver Sponsor)
  • Straz Center (Silver Sponsor)
  • Suncoast Credit Union (Silver Sponsor)
  • Tampa – Hillsborough Expressway Authority (Silver Sponsor)
  • Tampa General Hospital (Silver Sponsor)
  • Tampa Marriott Water Street (Silver Sponsor)
  • Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA (Silver Sponsor)
  • TECO (Silver Sponsor)
  • The Bank of Tampa (Silver Sponsor)
  • Trenam Law (Silver Sponsor)

 

Interested in sponsoring this event?

Contact Lindsey Parks at lparks@tampasdowntown.com

 

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Help Tampa Put Its Best Foot Forward: Sock & Underwear Drive

The Tampa Downtown Partnership and Sacred Heart Catholic Church are teaming up to make an immediate impact, and we need your help. Donate to our sock & underwear drive today!

There are two ways to give:

1. Order Online or Scan the QR Code

Click the link to view the flyer, scan the QR code inside, and ship items directly to us via our Amazon Wishlist:

Flyer & Amazon Wishlist

 

2. Drop Off In-Person

Bring packages of new, unopened adult socks and underwear to either location during drop-off hours:

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Office

Address: 518 N. Marion St. Tampa, FL 33602

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30AM – 3PM

Tampa Downtown Partnership Offices

Address: 1415 N. Ashley St. Tampa FL, 33602

Hours: Monday – Friday 7AM – 3PM

 

Donations will be distributed directly to unhoused individuals across Downtown through ongoing outreach by the Tampa Downtown Partnership Homeless Liaison and Sacred Heart Catholic Church’s Hands of Hope outreach ministry.

Thank you for helping Tampa put its best foot forward!

Help Numerous Community Non-Profits by Dining at Any Columbia-Affiliated Restaurant in September

The 29th Annual Community Harvest program is coming up for 1905 Family of Restaurants!

 

Starting September 1st, this program donates 5 percent of every bill to local-non profits throughout Florida. This will include all Columbia Cafe locations, the Columbia Restaurant, Ulele, Casa Santo Stefano, and Cha Cha Coconuts.

 

Restaurant guests can choose from a pre-selected list of non-profits, or they can write in their own favorite.

In 29 years, guests have raised more than $4.8 million for non-profits in the Tampa Bay Area, as well as Sarasota, St. Augustine, Clearwater Beach and Celebration.

Volunteers needed for Kidical Mass Ride!

The Kidicial Mass Ride is looking for volunteers for their 4th Annual World Car Free Day! Volunteers will arrive by 9:30am at the Poe Garage.

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

REGISTER TO RIDE

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT TAMPA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP

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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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Sept 02 >> Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta| Lykes Gaslight Park

Sept 03 >> Rock the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

Sept 05 >> Children’s Board Free Family Day | Tampa Museum of Art

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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