Monday Morning Memo

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

We'll see you tomorrow at the 40th Annual Meeting!

Tomorrow is the 40th Annual Meeting for the Tampa Downtown Partnership! This milestone event will highlight the Partnership’s accomplishments over the past year, introduce the 2026–2027 Board of Directors leadership slate, and commemorate 40 years of championing a vibrant Downtown.

 

Our Annual Meeting & Luncheon wouldn’t be successful without the gracious support of our sponsors:

 

Tampa Steel Erecting Co. (Entertainment 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

 

Pura Vida Miami opening Water Street location

The Miami-originated cafe will have its official grand opening this Thursday! It will be located next to the Wagamama on Water Street.

 

Pura Vida Miami has expanded from its many South Florida locations, opening cafes in New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, and California.

 

The health-conscious menu includes wraps, acai bowls, baked goods, coffee, all-day breakfast, cold pressed juices, and more!

Downtown's Backyard Market this Thursday

Come over to Poe Plaza to explore local businesses and fresh finds!

From snacks, pet goods, plants, and baked goods, there is something for everyone!

 

September Vendors:

  • Ascend Functional Health
  • Flour
  • Psalms Gourmet Brittle
  • Pooch Natural Living
  • Queen of the Sweets
  • Stanford’s Jerky
  • Succulantes
  • The Loaf 9:16
  • Urban Tea Gardens
  • Wild Birds Unlimited Tampa

*Vendors are subject to change

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.

 

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION

REGISTER TO RIDE

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SEPTEMBER

Sept 10 >> Downtown’s Backyard Market| Poe Plaza

Sept 10 >> Sounds of the Street | Water Street

Sept 12-13 >> Grandparents’ Weekend | The Florida Aquarium

 

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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