As Tampa’s Downtown continues to evolve as one of the nation’s most vibrant urban centers, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is proud to announce its new Board leadership for 2025-26, led by incoming Chairman Jeff Houck of the 1905 Family of Restaurants. This announcement follows a landmark year for the Partnership, which launched a bold five-year strategic plan, advanced transformative planning initiatives like the North End Vision Framework and the revitalization of Franklin Street, and welcomed record-setting crowds to Downtown’s signature events.
“Our new strategic plan is a declaration of purpose, built around service, impact, growth, and resilience,” said Kenyetta Hairston-Bridges, President and CEO of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. “With the leadership of Jeff Houck and our dedicated Board of Directors, the Partnership will continue to champion a Downtown that is energetic, inclusive, and welcoming—ensuring the heart of our city remains a place where people and businesses thrive.”
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We’re excited to share the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s new strategic plan for 2025-2030, outlining our bold vision for services, impact and growth. Hear directly from our 2025/2026 leadership slate in a special video as they highlight key priorities and what’s ahead for our vibrant Downtown.
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Take a look back at a transformative year for Tampa’s Downtown. The Tampa Downtown Partnership’s 2024/2025 Annual Report highlights a Year of Services, Impact, and Growth—showcasing the programs, initiatives, and partnerships that shaped our community and elevated the Downtown experience.
Explore the progress we’ve made—and the momentum we’re carrying forward.
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For the month of September, you can support local non-profits just by dining at any of the locations of the 1905 Family Of Restaurants.
That includes the Columbia Restaurant, Cha Cha Coconuts, Ulele, and Casa Santo Stefano.
Through its month-long Community Harvest program, now in its 28th year, the company donates 5 percent of all diners’ checks to charities selected by the guests.
Over the last 27 years, this program provided more than $4.4 million to more than 400 non-profit organizations throughout Florida.
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Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park welcomes over 250,000 attendees and more than 27,000 skaters each season, making it one of Tampa’s most beloved holiday traditions. With nearly 1.4 million social media interactions and an earned media reach of over 900 million, the Village offers unmatched visibility for your brand. Purchasing an exterior dasher board along our open-air ice rink is a great way to put your business in front of thousands of daily visitors, skaters, and spectators.
However, if you’re looking for even greater exposure, we also offer footprint-wide sponsorship opportunities that include expanded recognition, large on-ice dashers and activation benefits. You can explore these opportunities in the linked PDF – Winter Village Full Sponsorship Opportunities
Dasher opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and are due before October 1st.
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GCM is throwing a free 15th birthday party in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and all are invited! Party with community partners, vendors, food and drink options and live performances from 9:30am to 2pm and then enjoy $15 admission to GCM for Florida Residents.
Celebrate World Coffee Day (or coffee any day) by exploring the unique coffee destinations in Water Street Tampa. Whether you’re looking for artisanal beans, cozy corners, elevated ambiance or something healthy to pair with your brew, there’s something in the neighborhood for every taste.
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UNDead in the Water is Tampa’s premier authentic nautical haunted attraction. Traverse multiple decks of this historic WWII cargo ship armed only with nerves of steel and a will to survive.
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