Join us at the Tampa Marriott Water Street, TOMORROW, May 20th for a not-to-be-missed event where community members and stakeholders gather to hear from insightful speakers on the state of our Downtown.
Speakers:
– Bemetra Simmons, Tampa Bay Partnership
– Cedric McCray, City of Tampa CRA
– Dave Traynor, Smith & Associates
– Fred Hearns, Tampa Bay History Center
– Garrett Greco, Tampa Bay Developer Podcast
– Graham Tyrell, Kettler
– Greg Holland, Straz Center
– Greg Slater, Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
– Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson, Tampa City Council
– Javier Marin, City of Tampa
– Jeff Houck, 1905 Family of Restaurants
– Keith Greminger, Greminger Urban Design, LLC
– LaKendria Robinson, The Orenda Collective
– Leroy Moore, Tampa Housing Authority
– Melissa Zornitta, Plan Hillsborough
– Michele Smith, Tampa Arts Alliance
– Sarah Cole, Glazer Children’s Museum
– Scott Gilner, Kimley-Horn
– Shawn Wilson, Blue Sky Communities
– Vik Bhide, City of Tampa
Huge thank you to our current sponsors:
Platinum Sponsor: encore
Coffee & Snack Break Sponsor: Tampa Housing Authority
Networking Sponsor: Port Tampa Bay
Gold Sponsors:
– Kimley-Horn
– Smith & Associates Real Estate
– Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority
Silver Sponsors:
– Gensler
– Tampa Marriott Water Street
– TECO
– The Orenda Collective
– The University of Tampa
– Trenam Law
Register today!
As Tampa surges with activity, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is hosting a series of interactive sessions to get your feedback on its future.
The “What’s Pop-In?” listening sessions will travel through Downtown Tampa’s seven neighborhoods from May 28 through June 4.
“What’s Pop-In?” Schedule
Channel District
– Grand Central at Kennedy (1120 E. Kennedy Blvd.)
– Wed., May 28
– 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Central Park
– Late Start Brewing (1018 E. Cass St.)
– Thu., May 29
– 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Downtown Core
– Top Shelf Sports Lounge (401 E. Jackson St.)
– Fri., May 30
Water Street Tampa
– Small Giant (1051 Water St.)
– Sat., May 31
West River Development
– Boulevard at West River (1345 W. Main St.)
– Sun., June 1
– 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tampa Heights
– Ulele (1810 N Highland Ave)
– Mon., June 2
West Riverfront
– Tori Bar (442 W. Grand Central Ave.)
– Tue., June 3
River Arts
– Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta at Lykes Gaslight Square Park (400 N. Franklin St.)
– Wed., June 4
– Date: Tuesday, May 20 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
– Location: Outside of the TRIO in ENCORE!
– Forget the hassle of cooking dinner and enjoy tasty bites from Mr. Bulgogi Food Truck & Pane Piatto!
Join Walk Bike Tampa for a community celebration of bicycle-friendliness, walkability, and sustainable transportation in honor of National Bike Month!
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:30PM
Location: Thousand & One, 1001 Water Street, Penthouse (20th Floor), Tampa, FL 33602
Enjoy an uplifting program featuring guest speakers sharing local news, trending topics, and exciting updates about Tampa’s evolving transportation network.
Learn more
Calling all vendors!
The holidays may seem far away, but we’re already planning for another magical season at Winter Village 2025-2026! We’re looking for local businesses, artisans, and food & beverage operators to be part of this beloved holiday tradition.
Whether you’re interested in operating the Winter Village Café or showcasing unique gifts in a holiday shop, this is your chance to bring festive cheer to Downtown!
Submission Deadline: May 31st, 2025
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the magic! Apply today and help us create a memorable holiday experience!
Apply Today: Food & Beverage Vendors
Apply Today: Shop Vendors
Do you have an idea that will beautify a storefront or sidewalk in Tampa’s Downtown? Consider applying for our Storefront & Sidewalk Café Grant!
The Storefront & Sidewalk Café Grant serves to create a more attractive pedestrian atmosphere and commercially vibrant environment through street-level storefront improvements and inviting sidewalk café settings.
The program offers non-matching grants of up to $7,500 and matching grants over $7,500 up to $10,000 administered on a reimbursement basis, allowing for up to $5,000 of grant funds to be reimbursed every two years.
Apply today!
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