Downtown Tampa

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    The Downtown Tampa skyline is growing with high rise office buildings like the Sykes building, and luxurious condominiums like Skypoint. The streets below the skyline are where you will find the many great restaurants, shops and bars that Tampa has to offer. Most of Tampa nightlife, along with other areas of interest, is found outside the downtown area in places like Hyde Park and historic Ybor City. Also located in Downtown Tampa are the Tampa Convention Center and St Pete Times Forum, where everything from classy Tampa events to exciting games happen. The University of Tampa is located just across the waters of Curtis Hixon Park, where many large, popular annual events are held. The TECO Line Streetcar provides affordable transportation to Channelside, Ybor City and downtown. Channelside is another popular neighborhood where there are popular restaurants, clubs, bars, shopping and theaters all in the same development! Harbour Island and Davis Island border Downtown Tampa just South onto the Bay Waters and house everything from enormous homes to subtle apartments all while being surrounded by their own small community with locally owned businesses, restaurants and salons. Be sure to check out everything Tampa has to offer by checking out the Tampa City Guide, where recreation, events and even local jobs in Tampa can be found!

    NYE Tampa 2012
    Gasparilla Festival

    Downtown Tampa News & Articles

    Best Places to Watch the Super Bowl in Tampa | Sports Bars and More

    You ready, Tampa?  Super Bowl XLVI is right around the corner. In a city like ours there are going to be a ton of awesome Super Bowl celebrations at great bars and restaurants across town.  Here are some of the … Read More

    Columbia Restaurant Owner Will Renovate Water Works Building

    Richard Gonzmart, owner of the historic Columbia Restaurant, has been chosen to lead a $2 million renovation of Downtown Tampa‘s longstanding Water Works building. Along with his partner, Bill Rain of Metro Real Estate, Gonzmart hopes to transform this red … Read More

    University of Tampa Breaking Ground on New Residence Hall

    Earlier this week, University of Tampa officials announced that the university will be breaking ground on a new residence hall in the midst of recent record-breaking enrollment numbers. Construction is expected to begin immediately on the currently unnamed residence hall … Read More

    Gasparilla Music Festival set for March 10 at Curtis Hixon Park

    We’ve got more details regarding the first and ever-elusive Gasparilla Music Festival.  It’s going down on Saturday, March 10 right on the Hillsborough River at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in Downtown Tampa. Fans can expect music on three stages, including … Read More

    New Taco Bus Location Opening in Downtown Tampa Tomorrow

    The wait is over, Tampa Bay.  After a number of construction delays and false starts, Taco Bus will finally open its third location in Downtown Tampa this Wednesday, January 25. This hole in the wall, fast serve Mexican restaurant has … Read More

    Upcoming Events in Downtown Tampa

    Les MiserablesFeb 3, 2012 7:30 PM

    Les Miserables will be at the The Straz Center in Tampa Florida
    Les MiserablesFeb 4, 2012 2:00 PM

    Les Miserables will be at the The Straz Center in Tampa Florida
    Les MiserablesFeb 4, 2012 8:00 PM

    Les Miserables will be at the The Straz Center in Tampa Florida
    Les MiserablesFeb 5, 2012 2:00 PM

    Les Miserables will be at the The Straz Center in Tampa Florida
    Les MiserablesFeb 5, 2012 7:30 PM

    Les Miserables will be at the The Straz Center in Tampa Florida