Monday Morning Memo

Monday, October 16, 2023

It's arrived! Our DASH app has officially launched

This week, the Tampa Downtown Partnership kicked off the launch of Downtown’s new ride share service, DASH (Downtown Area Shared Hubs) with a ribbon cutting to preemptively celebrate the launch of the app. Be sure to download the app, find a DASH hub that’s closest to you, and seamlessly move around Downtown for just $2!

 

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Gear up for our first Neighborhood Programming event "Rhythm & Hues: An Alleyway Art Show"

We are beyond ecstatic to hold our first neighborhood programming event this Friday! Rhythm & Hues is an art show meant to service Downtown’s Tampa Heights Neighborhood. Join us in the alleyway off of Franklin and Henderson to enjoy the various pieces of art created by local artists! We are excited to partner with Gio’s Typos, MergeCulture, and Hidden Springs on this event.

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Last chance to apply to be on the jury for our Urban Excellence Awards!

SAVE THE DATE: Urban Excellence Awards >> February 21, 2024

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 Tampa’s Downtown.  Help us recognize what makes Tampa’s Downtown great by becoming a jury member and participating in the awards selection process. The deadline to apply to be on the jury is this Friday, October 20, 2023.

 

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TECO Line Streetcar hits all-time annual ridership record!

The TECO Line Streetcar has proved to be an integral mode of transit in Tampa’s Downtown. Over the past year, the TECO Line Streetcar has continuously broken monthly ridership records. In March 2023, the service saw its best month in history with 127,863 passenger trips!

 

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Have your sea legs? The Cross-Bay Ferry returns to Tampa Bay

On October 15, the Cross-Bay Ferry will soon commence its seventh season operating in Tampa Bay. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy congestion-free, fun, and affordable transportation between Downtown Tampa and Downtown St. Petersburg until June 2024.

 

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Check our Water Street's diversity mural

Tampa’s Downtown is a place where people are continuing to creatively amplify the importance of diversity and inclusion. This is shown in Dutch artist Leon Keer’s “Equality Diversity” mural located on the side of the 1045 East Cumberland Parking Garage in Water Street. But there’s more – download the free “Leon Keer app” to interact with this mural and make it come to life!

 

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Want to get spooked? Enjoy spooky season with the 'Ghosts of Tampa Theatre Tour

The Tampa Theatre his a historical staple in Tampa’s Downtown. While it’s history is vast, its history is also comprised of mysterious and haunting elements. Learn about the Tampa Theatre’s secrets and chilling stories with this ghostly tour.

 

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Stay tuned for more information on Tampa's own winter wonderland.

Winter Village 2023 will begin spreading holiday cheer in Tampa’s Downtown on Friday, November 17th. Stay tuned for more information.

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