My Downtown Tampa

[ 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 Florida Aquarium is one of downtown’s gems, and is often named one of this nation’s best aquariums.
Jennifer Murphy from ForbesTraveler.com recently reported on America’s Most Awesome Aquariums, and names Tampa’s own Florida Aquarium in the top ten:
While African black-footed penguins are on exhibit at the Florida Aquarium, the diverse aquatic habitats and ecosystems of [...]

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InterContinental Hotels Group Announces Hotel Indigo Coming to Downtown Tampa.
BayStar Hotel Group to develop $29 million new-build property slated to open in 2010
InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, today announces that a Hotel Indigo is coming to downtown Tampa, Fla.  The 168-room new-build property is expected to open in [...]

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Tampa’s Downtown Guides provide an image of a safe and inviting downtown through a “good-will ambassador” role, which portrays positive public relations and offers the presence of a safe environment for everyone in downtown. They help deter suspicious activity by being additional eyes and ears and offer a friendly “concierge” type service. The Downtown Guides [...]

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