My Downtown Tampa

Way back in 1847, when John Jackson first platted the Village of Tampa, Water Street was the name of the southernmost and easternmost road in downtown Tampa, running along the waterfront businesses from current day Adamo Drive south to the Florida Aquarium, through the current day Channelside Bay Plaza, and west nearly to the Hillsborough [...]

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Will there be a new 26-story apartment building in downtown Tampa?  Maybe.
In late January, Developers Intown Group and Crosland plan to ask Tampa City Council to rezone property at Tampa and Tyler streets (see proposed apartment tower map).
The art deco style project would have 404 apartments, 16,000 square feet of shops and a parking garage, [...]

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[ January 10, 2009 to February 2, 2009. ] Lights on Tampa is a critically acclaimed and award winning program whose mission is to bring free access to artistic excellence. Its emphasis is on new media technologies and education. Lights On Tampa is informed by successful international models including BEAP (Biennial Electronic Art in Perth), and Lights of Turin.

From an international call to artists, [...]

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The Downtown Tampa Attractions Association is co-sponsoring two downtown holiday boat parades this year.
Launching from the Davis Islands Boat Launch at 6:30pm, the cruise route will circle Harbour Island, traveling through the Sparkman Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, Seddon Channel, Garrison Channel, and ending at the Tampa Convention Center before heading back to Davis Islands.  Check [...]

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Joe Chillura Courthouse Square was dedicated in January 2000 by the Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners.
The park is one city block, 245 feet by 242 feet, and features a circular park design, public art (Freedom Sculpture), a covered gazebo, and a history walking trail.   The “dome” of the gazebo resembles the dome of the 1892 [...]

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A note from our friends at the Henry B. Plant Museum:
Come experience the holiday season in a new light: escape the commercialism and stress of a modern Christmas and capture the warmth and joy of an old-fashioned holiday with your loved ones. The Henry B. Plant Museum presents its Victorian Christmas Stroll from December 1st [...]

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Lights On Tampa is a public/private partnership that bridges Tampa’s commitment to the arts, technology, and education and offers free access to artistic excellence. It is a cultural and aesthetic event designed to engage, entertain, and educate Tampa’s visitors and diverse community. Lights On Tampa is a biennial program that brings major contemporary artists to [...]

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[ December 13, 2008; 6:00 pm to 7:55 pm. December 20, 2008; 6:00 pm to 7:55 pm. ] The Downtown Tampa Attractions Association is co-sponsoring two downtown holiday boat parades this year.

Launching from the Davis Islands Boat Launch at 6:30pm, the cruise route will circle Harbour Island, traveling through the Sparkman Channel, Ybor Turning Basin, Seddon Channel, Garrison Channel, and ending at the Tampa Convention Center before heading back to Davis Islands.  Check [...]

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[ December 4, 2008; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Light Up the Season At The County’s Annual Holiday Festival
Share the holiday spirit and join in the fun at Hillsborough County’s 7th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Festival on December 4 from 5 – 9 p.m. Snow will fall over the entire festival at Joe Chillura Courthouse Square at the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Pierce [...]

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[ December 1, 2008 10:00 am to December 23, 2008 8:00 pm. ] The Henry B. Plant Museum presents its Victorian Christmas Stroll from December 1st to 23rd, 2008, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm daily.

Find out more about the Henry B. Plant Museum at the University of Tampa.

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