Monday Morning Memo

Monday, September 14, 2026

Thank you for attending our 40th Annual Meeting & Luncheon!

Thank you for attending our 40th Annual Meeting & Luncheon! It was so great to celebrate the milestone with everyone involved in making Tampa’s Downtown vibrant!

Thank you to our former Chairman, Jeff Houck, for his service.

To Denis Phillips for bringing his talents to lead and emcee our meeting!

And a big thank you again to our sponsors:

Tampa Steel Erecting Co. (Entertainment Sponsor)

Tampa Bay Sun (Gift Sponsor)

Platinum Sponsors:

Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk, Port Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium

Gold Sponsors:

Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc., PMG Affordable, The Church at Channelside, Visit Tampa Bay

Silver Sponsors:

A&A’s Complete Services, AECOM Technical Services, ChappellRoberts, Haskell, Hill Ward Henderson, JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Schiller International University, Smith & Associates Real Estate, Stantec, Inc., Straz Center, Suncoast Credit Union, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa – Hillsborough Expressway Authority, Tampa Housing Authority, Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, TECO, The Bank of Tampa, Trenam Law, Turner Construction Company, VHB Engineering

Congratulations to Rob Stern as incoming Chairman for the Tampa Downtown Partnership!

And Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Year, Edgar Caminero-Paz!

DASH Day at The Florida Aquarium

This past Sunday, The Florida Aquarium kindly hosted our DASH Driver Ambassadors, for a DASH Day. The day included a Wild Dolphin Cruise alongside a self-guided tour of the Aquarium.

 

We want to say a huge thank you to Tony Rokita, VP of Community Engagement and Social Impact for making this whole day possible for our DASH Driver Ambassadors!

CW Gin Joint Debuts Social Hour

Unwind and enjoy Social Hour at CW’s Gin Joint in Tampa’s Downtown! Stop by Tuesday through Sunday from 5–7 p.m. for an evening of drinks, bites and good vibes in one of Downtown’s favorite spots.

 

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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!

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.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Sept 10 >> Central Park Jazz| Tampa Black History Museum

Sept 10 >> The Market | Water Street

Sept 12-13 >> Tampa Bay Lightning Preseason | Benchmark International Arena

 

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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