The Urban Excellence Awards celebrates businesses, organizations, individuals, events, and projects that have made significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant, and diverse Downtown environment—and have made a lasting, positive impact on Downtown Tampa. Did your favorite make the list? Buy a ticket, vote on the People’s Choice Award, and show your support!
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Want to push your body while improving your muscular and cardiovascular endurance? Come out to Rumble Boxing in the Park at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park every Monday at 6:00pm starting tonight! This is a 45-minute group fitness workout that consists of 6 rounds of body weight exercises and shadow boxing that will push your body to new heights!
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Come out to St. James Church at ENCORE! tomorrow night from 5:00pm – 8:00pm for our monthly event “Central Park Eats: A Food Truck Rally”. If you’re unable to attend, you can always join us this Friday from 6:00pm – 9:00pm for “Rhythm & Hues: An Alleyway Art Show”. Locations and other info below:
Central Park Eats: A Food Truck Rally
Rhythm & Hues: An Alleyway Art Show
Downtown’s Tampa Theatre is bringing back their monthly “Balcony to Backstage Tours”. The public is invited to learn more about the historic movie palace’s secrets, stories, art, and architecture. Tickets tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to consider buying your tickets in advance, online, or in person at the Franklin Street Box Office.
3rd Thursday Tampa is the Channel District’s own monthly street food fest! Head to Grand Central at Kennedy this Thursday anytime from 6:00pm – 10:00pm for outdoor food and fun with gourmet food trucks and cocktails!
The Downtown Neighborhood Enhancement Grant is an initiative centered around the growth and betterment of the neighborhoods in Tampa’s Downtown. This program offers annual grants of up to $5,000 to each of Downtown’s seven neighborhoods, and is intended to fund free and accessible community-driven projects. NEW APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, February 19
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Head to the Downtown River Arts neighborhood to enjoy delicious coffee at rooftop café The Attic. From coffee, cocktails, and menu items for both breakfast and lunch, you are sure to enjoy Chef Rosa’s delicious delights while admiring a gorgeous view of Downtown.
Our DASH app is live! Be sure to utilize this new Downtown transit option and download DASH today.
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