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Cena | Classic, Authentic Italian Cuisine in Channelside

Cena is one of the newest Italian restaurants in Tampa offering an assortment of modern and traditional Italian fare from their laid-back and contemporary Channelside location. Opened in March, Cena is the brainchild of owners Ken Stoltenberg and Frank Bombeeck … Read More

Potential Channelside Bay Plaza Owners Unveil Plans for New Complex

Pending approval from the Port of Tampa, Channelside Bay Plaza may find itself under the new ownership of a Bay area business partnership. The partnership, composed of Santosh Govindaraju, Punit Shah, and their team at the newly formed Liberty Channelside, LLC., … Read More

Tampa Hotel Developers Place Bid for Channelside Bay Plaza

Two Tampa hotel and resort developers have formally placed their bids to buy out and own the dwindling Channelside Bay Plaza shopping and dining complex. If approved by the Tampa politicians as well as financial institutions involved, Liberty Group and … Read More

Stageworks Theatre | World Class Plays in the Heart of Channelside

Stageworks Theatre is a premier destination for plays and other live entertainment in the heart of Tampa’s famed Channelside District. This community theatre boasts consistently solid lineups of some of the world’s most famous plays brought to life and made … Read More

Upcoming 2013 Concerts in Tampa | Lady Gaga, Muse, Zac Brown Band

2013 is already shaping up to be a great year for concerts in Tampa.  From huge national headliners to up and coming artists and more, these concerts wil surely satisfy a wide variety of music fans in the area.  Read … Read More

Tampa Bay Lightning Return as NHL Lockout Ends

National Hockey League representatives and players reached a collective bargaining agreement this past Sunday, ending the lockout and kicking off a shortened season for the league expected to start in mid-January. For the Tampa Bay Lightning, this means a brief, … Read More

Light Up Tampa New Year’s Eve Party Coming to Channelside

If you’ve got the little ones in tow, or are just looking for a fun, free, and family-friendly experience this New Year’s Eve in Tampa, the Light Up Tampa Bay New Year’s Eve at Channelside will provide a great setting … Read More

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Coming to Tampa Bay Times Forum

The world-famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is returning to the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Downtown Tampa from Wednesday, January 2 through Sunday, January 6. The legendary circus troupe will perform their brand new show, Built to … Read More

2012 Boat Parade of Lights Holiday Spectacular in Tampa

Taking place on the water in Tampa’s Channelside District, the Boat Parade of Lights Holiday Spectacular is a Tampa holiday tradition featuring tons of boats with dazzling lights, music, refreshments, and more. It’s taking place on Saturday, December 22 right … Read More

Holiday FantaSea at the Florida Aquarium | Real Snow, Holiday Lights

From Monday December 26 through Friday, December 30, the Florida Aquarium will host Holiday FantaSea, a family-friendly celebration featuring real snow, dazzling holiday lights and more in Channelside. Celebrate the holidays in Tampa with this one of a kind event … Read More

Events in Channelside

May 24, 2013 6:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
May 25, 2013 9:30 AMThe Florida Aquarium will honor those who have served and sacrificed this Memorial Day weekend with free admission for any active duty, retired or drilling reservist or National Guardsman.
May 26, 2013 5:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
May 30, 2013 6:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
May 31, 2013 6:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
Jun 2, 2013 5:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
Jun 6, 2013 6:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
Jun 7, 2013 6:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
Jun 9, 2013 5:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.
Jun 13, 2013 6:30 PMYacht StarShip Cruises into Spring with our Sea of Wines Dinner Cruises! Step on board the luxury yacht for a complimentary Captain’s Wine Tasting Reception on the promenade deck with entertainment followed by a 2.5 hour dinner cruise on Tampa Bay.

About Channelside

Channelside Tampa is an entertainment complex located in Downtown Tampa. This neighborhood is one of the fastest growing areas of Tampa with high rise condominiums, shops, dining, and entertainment venues. There are plenty of bars & night clubs in Channelside many including outside patio bars and live music. Channelside restaurants offer a dining experience for everyone including outdoor dining & upscale restaurants for a more intimate experience. Not only will you find a variety of bars & restaurants, there are several specialty shops providing shopping in Channelside. Come see the large cargo ships and commercial cruises enter and leave Tampa's Port. Listen to live music, catch one of the numerous special events, or just relax in the courtyard. Include in your visit some time for the Florida Aquarium or a Tampa Bay Lightning game at the St Pete Times Forum. Channelside has trolley transportation from Downtown Tampa and Ybor City, as well as, valet parking, and a parking garage. You can also take a walk along the Tampa Riverwalk that spans all the way through Downtown. A new event that just started is First Friday which is a pub crawl celebration every first friday of the month. There are so many things to do that you may want to consider staying in one of the hotels near Channelside.

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