Last weekend brought two March Madness games to Benchmark International Arena, drawing thousands of basketball fans to Tampa’s Downtown, helping fuel local businesses.

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Join us on April 1 for the final community conversation on Large-Format Digital Signage in Tampa’s Downtown before a city council workshop on April 7.

This public input meeting will outline the suggested design guidelines, policies and incorporation of art and placemaking. It is an opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas. Your feedback will help guide how digital signage fits into Tampa’s evolving urban landscape.

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The Tampa Riverwalk has been voted for Best Riverwalk in the United States by USA Today! Voting is open until April 6.

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Placemaking Specialist / Assistant Manager

The Placemaking Specialist / Assistant Manager is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for

supporting the delivery of Downtown Tampa’s placemaking and experience initiatives. This position helps bring programs to life — from recurring activations and neighborhood events to installations and seasonal programming.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 | LEARN MORE

Tampa’s Downtown Neighborhood Placemaking Grant

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. LEARN MORE.

Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant Program

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. LEARN MORE.

MARCH

• March 25 >> 2026 State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum (Sold Out) | Marriott Water Street

APRIL

• April 1 >> Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta | Lykes Gaslight Square Park
• April 2 >> Rock the Park | Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park
• April 9 >> Downtown’s Backyard Market | Poe Plaza
• 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 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
• Thursdays at 4-8pm >> Art on the House | Tampa Museum of Art

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PARTNERSHIP & MEMBERSHIP EVENTS

• March 25 at 8am >> State of Tampa’s Downtown Forum (Sold Out) | Marriott Water Street
• April 17 >> Great Port Clean-up (community volunteer opportunity)
• April 29 >> Member Mixer | Top Shelf Sports Lounge

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