Annual Meeting brings together city and business leaders to reflect on Downtown’s transformation and the future of Tampa’s urban core TAMPA, FL (September 9, 2026) – Forty years after community leaders came together around a shared vision for Tampa’s urban core, the Tampa Downtown Partnership will mark its 40th anniversary by looking ahead […]
TAMPA, FL (September 18, 2025) – 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 […]
Downtown Tampa’s Revolutionary “Micro-transit” Service Covers 88,500 Miles in Year One TAMPA, FL (October 23, 2024) – Statistics released today show that in one year since its launch, the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s DASH service has transformed how people get around Downtown Tampa’s seven neighborhoods-with Driver-Ambassadors completing 30,000 rides and covering 88,500 miles in their […]
By Going Outdoors, “Office in the Park” Opens the Door to Fresh Ideas TAMPA, FL (September 30, 2024) – For three days this week, a real, working office will spring up in the middle of Downtown Tampa’s Lykes Gaslight Square Park. As leaves drop onto their desks and commuters stroll by […]
TAMPA, FL (September 19, 2024) – As Tampa’s Downtown continues its rapid transformation into one of the most dynamic urban centers in the country, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to announce its newBoard leadership for 2024-25, led by incoming Chairman Stephen Panzarino of AECOM. From the expansion of the DASH micro-transit service to the […]
TAMPA, FL (May 15, 2024) – Bringing a track record of strategically taking on the challenges facing modern cities, spurring smart Downtown growth, and collaborating with stakeholders across communities, Kenyetta Bridges has been named President and CEO of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. For nearly two decades, Bridges has served as a key leader in […]
Survey says: Tampa is Embracing Hybrid Work and Wants More Riverwalk Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Biennial Survey Takes Pulse of Fast-Growing Downtown Download the full 2022 Worker and Resident Survey Report TAMPA, FL (May 17, 2023) – Workers are not fleeing Downtown offices, but they do want more balance. The other thing they […]
TAMPA, Fla. – Family-friendly celebrations will bring All-American fun to several Downtown Tampa neighborhoods starting as early as 11 a.m. on July 4th as part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Boom by the Bay powered by TECO. The Tampa Downtown Partnership brings you this breakdown of all the places to have a blast before the fireworks […]
Tampa, FL – With Tampa’s Downtown surging in activity and growth, the Tampa Downtown Partnership has named its new board chair and officers, marking the organization’s 36th anniversary. Incoming Board Chair Abbey Ahern brings a fresh perspective, becoming the first millennial to hold the position (Photo Link). “We were able to maintain momentum for […]
TAMPA, Fla. – Next door to where the Lightning and Avalanche will square off in game four of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday, June 22nd, a crowd will gather for a different Tampa-Colorado face-off. The stakes here are even bigger than a trophy: it’s about the future of Tampa’s growth and quality of life. […]
Nearly 40,000 plastic eggs to be found on April 16th TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to announce Tampa’s Downtown Eggsploration, a family-friendly egg hunt at Julian B. Lane Park on Saturday, April 16th. Downtown’s largest egg hunt will start at 9am, as the Partnership distributes nearly 40,000 plastic eggs […]
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership and City of Tampa’s popular monthly lunch event will be returning to Lykes Gaslight Park after a two-year hiatus due to the global COVID-19 pandemic.  The Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta resumes tomorrow (Wednesday, March 2nd) for the first time since March 2020. Establish in 2011, the event features […]
Top awards go to Joe Waggoner, retired CEO of the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority, Downtown Person of the Year, and Kim Puleo for the People’s Choice Award TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership announced the 2022 Urban Excellence Award winners last night at the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Among […]
Annual event returns after a 2-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership is excited to announce the River O’ Green Fest is returning after a 2-year hiatus! Presented by Grow Financial, the festivities will take place Saturday, March 12th in the beautiful Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The […]
The festivities have been expanded throughout Downtown TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Winter Village presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, featuring Downtown Tampa’s outdoor, real ice rink, is now open at Curtis Hixon Park. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Bay Lightning CEO Steve Griggs and Tampa Downtown Partnership President and CEO […]
The mural on Kay Street was painted by local artists Illsol Tampa, Fla. – Keeping with the Vision Zero theme of “Paint Saves Lives,” the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the City of Tampa are building on recent successful efforts that improve safety as well as aesthetics by unveiling new safety improvements and a ground […]
Application deadline for the non-matching grants is August 20 Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership is giving away free, $5,000 grants to Downtown businesses for enhancements to their locations. The money from the Partnership’s Storefront and Sidewalk Cafe Grant Program is designed to support and encourage more investment in the street-level appearance of […]
Wells Fargo’s Jim Themides named new board chair Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership celebrates its 35th anniversary today while naming a new board chair and officers. “Thirty-five years ago, Tampa business and community leaders had a vision of improving our Downtown,” said Lynda Remund, Tampa Downtown Partnership President and CEO. “The […]
New results from a biennial survey of Downtown residents and workers reveals a need for more retail TAMPA, FL – In the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s 2020 Downtown Worker and Resident survey, both residents and workers identified retail as one of the most significant needs in the city’s urban core, with Target as their top […]
TAMPA, Fla. – Lykes Gaslight Square Park in Downtown Tampa has long needed additional park amenities and regularly scheduled programming. Today, the Tampa Downtown Partnership will begin work on a temporary public space activation and interactive community input campaign to help envision the park’s future located in the center of Tampa’s Downtown. “Over the […]
66 businesses certified by League of American Bicyclists Tampa, Florida now ranks number one in the nation for number of Bicycle Friendly Businesses following the January 2021 awards by the League of American Bicyclists, the leading organization for bicycling advocates since 1880. There are 66 certified Bicycle Friendly Businesses (BFB) in Tampa following the […]
TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership announced the 2021 Urban Excellence Award winners last night at the David A. Straz Center for the Performing Arts. Among the businesses, initiatives, projects, and individuals celebrated this year were the Water Street Development with the USF Morsani College of Medicine/JW Marriott for Landmark Development Project and the […]
Tampa, Fla. – Don’t have a ticket to the sold-out NFL Super Bowl Experience at Julian B. Lane Park in Downtown Tampa? Don’t worry; there are still plenty of ways you can soak up the Super Bowl experience during the days leading up to the big game. “Downtown Tampa is the epicenter of […]
Installation of kiosks to begin in 2021 TAMPA, Fla. – IKE Smart City interactive electronic kiosks will be installed later this spring in the Downtown core that will provide directions and information about businesses, attractions, and public services. “This is cutting-edge, smart-city technology that will provide immediate information about all of the wonderful […]
Downtown Dollar program starts Wednesday TAMPA, FL– The Tampa Downtown Partnership will begin giving away $10 vouchers on Wednesday, December 2nd, that people can use at nearly 30 participating Downtown Tampa restaurants and retailers. Called the Downtown Dollar, the vouchers will be given away on a first-come, first-serve basis starting at 11:30 a.m. at […]
Tampa Downtown Partnership puts protocols in place for a safe and festive holiday celebration TAMPA, FL – Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park, featuring a riverfront ice skating rink and a nightly light show set to holiday music, opens in Downtown Tampa at Curtis Hixon Park on November 20th. New this year to the Tampa […]
IDA’s Value of Downtowns study to be discussed during Digital Downtown Debriefing today at 1pm TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa has a “strong” downtown that compares well to other emerging downtowns across the nation, according to a new report analyzing urban cores across the country. The report (click here to read) by the International […]
Enjoy activities under a 10,000 square foot tent in Curtis Hixon Park TAMPA, Fla – The Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Summer Series is back at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park with free activities, including a giant 10,000-square-foot tent. It’s the perfect place to go to get out of the house and burn off some energy – […]
Free concert series paved the way for other Downtown Tampa park programs TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership’s popular free concert series Rock the Park will celebrate its 10th Anniversary Thursday night (July 2nd). But instead of a concert at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa, the musicians will perform from a […]
Located in Tampa’s Downtown, the intersection mural supports diversity, inclusion, & equality Tampa, Fla. – The Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber has partnered with the Tampa Downtown Partnership for Pride Month to reveal the permanent intersection mural located in the historic Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa’s Downtown. The vision of the painting is to signify […]
Chairman Kevin Plummer of Tampa Preparatory School elected to serve a second term TAMPA, Fla – The Tampa Downtown Partnership celebrated its 34th year of Downtown innovation, growth, and inclusion by reflecting on accomplishments, welcoming a new slate of leadership, and setting the stage for future opportunities. This year’s meeting looked a little […]
Grants handed out in less than three days TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Downtown Partnership has handed out 50 grants totaling $50,000 under its recently announced Tampa’s Downtown Reinvestment and Relief Fund (“REfund”) Grant Program. The money, which does not need to be repaid, was given to businesses in the Downtown Tampa Special Services […]
40% shift to virtual and online operations TAMPA, Fla. – More than 90% of Downtown Tampa businesses say COVID-19 has had a “high” impact on their finances, workforce and overall operations according to a survey conducted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership. More than 40% of the business owners who responded also said they can only […]
Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Winter Village market helps local businesses launch and thrive TAMPA, Fla. – The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and if you’re looking to buy local on Small Business Saturday, the Tampa Downtown Partnership has a one-stop shop for you. Visit the Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park […]
Meet the people behind Downtown Tampa’s boom TAMPA, Fla. – As Downtown Tampa experiences an economic boom, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is honoring those who are adding to the momentum. At its annual Urban Excellence Awards last night, local businesses, organizations and leaders were recognized for their positive impact on Downtown. “More people […]
Tampa Downtown Partnership celebrated another monumental year of growth and change by reflecting on accomplishments, welcoming new leadership, and setting the stage for future opportunities at the 33rd Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Wednesday, June 19, in the Hilton Tampa Downtown hotel. “I am especially proud and honored to lead the remarkable staff at […]
Dear Friend of Downtown, As we welcome another monumental year for Tampa’s Downtown, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on a few key projects and initiatives from 2018 that truly highlight the successes, challenges, and growth our organization has experienced this past year. The holiday season is especially magical for the Tampa Downtown […]
Ice skating, shops, drinks and treats, classic holiday films, choreographed light-show, sand sculpture, and a winter-themed Streetcar experience come to Tampa’s Downtown beginning November 16 TAMPA (November 2, 2018) – Tampa Downtown Partnership officially kicks off the holiday season on November 16 with the opening of Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park presented by the […]
Each year an awards jury representing a cross-section of Downtown constituencies selects award winners who have made significant contributions that have made a lasting and positive impact on Downtown. Awardees are honored for their leadership, innovation, hard work, talent, and community spirit. The finalists by category: Activating Spaces: Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority Pocket Parks […]
The Tampa Downtown Partnership believes it is time for Hillsborough County to invest in funding measures that will offer a variety of transportation and transit options to be made available for our citizens.
TAMPA (September 12, 2018) – On Monday, October 1, 2018, Downtown Tampa’s Special Services District (the “SSD” or “District”) will expand for the first time since it was created in 1994. The SSD was created to provide enhanced safety, maintenance, business development, beautification, planning and urban design, transportation, marketing, and other management services (the “Special […]
Shaun Drinkard brings 8 years of placemaking experience to his new role TAMPA (April 6, 2018) – Tampa Downtown Partnership is pleased to announce the promotion of Shaun Drinkard to Senior Director of Public Programming and Operations. On the heels of announcing a new Director of Membership and appointing Lynda Remund as Acting President and […]
TAMPA (April 4, 2018) – Tampa Downtown Partnership is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynda Remund, SHRM-CP, as Acting President and CEO of the Tampa Downtown Partnership. The Executive Committee’s unanimous decision places Remund in the Partnership’s top leadership role for a one-year term in a transformative and exciting time of change for both […]
TAMPA (March 29, 2018) — Tampa Downtown Partnership is pleased to welcome Lindsey Parks as the Director of Membership and Programming to the not-for-profit corporation. Parks brings over nine years of experience in membership relations, special event planning, project management, government relations and community affairs to her role. Prior to joining the Partnership, Parks held […]
TAMPA (February 22, 2018) — On Thursday, February 15, 2018, Tampa Downtown Partnership received approval from City Council to proceed in seeking an expansion of the Special Service District (SSD) into Tampa Heights. “This first step is a milestone in bringing our services to the businesses and residences of Tampa Heights,” said Lynda Remund, Interim […]
Social wall brings together two large-scale events onto one social platform with use of hashtags TAMPA (January 24, 2017) — Tampa Downtown Partnership is launching a social wall to engage with the over 300,000 guests expected to attend the Gasparilla Pirate Fest and the NHL All-Star weekend in Tampa’s Downtown. When posts are made to […]
COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE SPECIAL SERVICES DISTRICT #41 POTENTIAL DISTRICT EXPANSION WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COMMUNITY MEETING? All property and business owners, residents, and stakeholders located within: the Special Services District #41 (the “SSD”), which is shown in blue on the map below; and the areas surrounding the SSD that are shown in yellow on the […]
This year’s Tampa Downtown Partnership Urban Excellence Awards was a night full of elegance, legacy, leadership, and honor. With the retirement announcement of the Partnership’s CEO and President of 15 years made just a month prior to the event, it came as no surprise that there was a focus on Christine Burdick’s lasting impact on […]
TAMPA (November 20, 2017) – The Tampa Downtown Partnership has announced the winners of its 2017 Urban Excellence Awards program. Winners will be recognized and receive their awards during the annual celebration on Wednesday, November 29 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm at The Vault in downtown Tampa. “The Urban Excellence Awards event is a unique opportunity […]
Christine Burdick announces her retirement after 15 years of service TAMPA (October 11, 2017) – The Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and staff at Tampa Downtown Partnership announce the retirement of President and CEO, Christine Burdick, effective January 1, 2018. Burdick will continue to act as President and CEO until December 31, 2017 focusing on […]
Tampa Bay Newswire TAMPA, Fla. (July 20, 2017) – When the sun goes down, the streets of Tampa and Ybor light up with music, laughter, art, friends and FREE fun the Fourth Friday of every month. Now in its second year, Fourth Friday, presented by TECO, an Emera Company, and brought to you by the […]
Tampa Bay Business Journal Director of Placemaking at Tampa Downtown Partnership EDUCATION:Â Â Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (Baton Rouge, LA) Drinkard has been selected as one of the industry’s 28 brightest professionals for the 2017 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program for the International Downtown Association. Link to full article.
Highly anticipated complimentary ride service begins October 20 Tampa Downtown Partnership announces the official launch of the app-based, on-demand, complimentary ride service, Downtowner, to begin on Thursday, October 20. Service will be officially announced at a press conference on October 20 at Grand Central at Kennedy. The event will begin at 5pm and will conclude […]
