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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!
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Downtown Tampa News & Articles
Tampa Bay Lightning Season Kickoff Bar Crawl is the Coolest Way to Start the Hockey Season!
How excited are you for the Lightning season to start? Hockey has become such a big part of Tampa's culture, and it doesn't hurt the team has been one of the best in the NHL recently. The
Where to Be in The 813 | Top Ten Things to Do in Tampa This Weekend September 20th-23rd
It's starting to cool off this weekend, so head out and see what's happening? Check out our list of the top ten events this weekend in Tampa Bay! Or find a way to share, explore or discover something...
Where to be in the 813 This Weekend | Things to Do in Tampa Bay September 7th-10th
Tampa has a lot going on this weekend and I'm here to be your guide! We have one way to share, one way to explore and one way to discover Tampa for you and your friends or family this weekend. Check out...
The University of Tampa Graduate and Health Studies Building Opens With a True Work of Art
The metamorphosis on the
Tunes and Sips: W XYZ at Aloft's Happy Hour in Downtown Tampa Friday and Saturday Nights
Spice up your weekend routine by heading to Aloft Tampa Downtown for Happy Hour on Fridays and Saturdays. This modern-chic hotel i
Rum Punches, ‘Ritas, Mojitos, Mai Tais and More Will be Ready to Sip When the Summer of Rum Festival Returns to Tampa This Labor Day Weekend
Here is a ârumâ down of some of the tasty drinks that will be muddled, mixed, crushed and slushed during Labor Day weekendâs
Where To Be in The 813 | Things to Do this Labor Day Weekend in Tampa | August 30th- September 3rd
If you're looking for ways to share, explore and discover Tampa during your long weekend, we have answers for you here! Even if you were thinking of going elsewhere this Labor Day weekend, we have...
Yayio Kusama's Trendy Infinity Rooms Exhibit is at the Tampa Museum of Art Through February 2019
Yayoi Kusama, a well-known Japanese artist, is bringing her one-of-a-kind exhibit to the Tampa Museum of Art. Opening day
Looking for a New Home in Tampa? Consider These Seven Neighborhoods
The Tampa Bay Area continues to grow and evolve with changing demographics. Neighborhoods look completely different today than they did a decade ago, and will continue to grow over the next 10 years. Areas...
Where to be in the 813 | August 23rd-August 26th
Looking to share, explore and discover what's going on in Tampa this weekend? Well, we have a list of exactly where you want to be in the 813 during your days off!
Beer and Bow Ties Combines Fun and Philanthropy at The Orlo on September 14th
On September 14th at 6 p.m. people will gather at The Orlo in Hyde Park to drink beer and have a good time at
Keeping your Dog Safe and Entertained During the Red Tide Outbreak
If the red tide has you and your furry best friend thrown for a loop, youâre not the only one. My dog Luna is very upset that she canât have her mid-afternoon cool down at
The Crème De La Crème of Tampa’s Culinary Scene Will be Cooking Up New Concepts at Sparkman Wharf This Fall
Itâs a list that reads like names from a Hall of Fame of culinary experts handpicked from the local food scene. The elite food and beverage professionals who have claimed coveted...
Looking For A Good Vegetarian Meal In Tampa? Give One Of These Meals A Try.
Tampaâs restaurant scene is burgeoning with extraordinary restaurants opening by the day. So many dining options have come along with this rapid growth, including many options for...
Celebrate The Start of 2018 Football Season with Tampa's College Football Kick Off Bar Crawl on August 25th!
Florida is at the center of the college football universe, with seven Football Bowl Subdivision teams and even more alumni from schools around the country living in the Tampa Bay area. No matter who your...
Where to Be in The 813 | August 16th-19th
We got a new look and a new format, but the sound remains the same: if you're looking for something fun to do this weekend in Tampa? We have listed the top events going on in the city for you below!
Become a Local by Checking Off This List For 813 Day!
Graphic courtesy of Nick Day Happy 8/13 Day Tampanians! It's a day to celebrate the commonality of us all. The things that make you a Tampa local.
Happy 8/13 Day! Our Favorite Articles and Social Posts From The Day To Celebrate Tampa!
It's our favorite day of the year! 8/13 Day (August 13th for those of you with desk calendars) is a day to celebrate everything great about The 813. The people, the weather, the food, the sunshine......
Halfway There: A Festival of Beer Comes to Armature Works in Tampa
As Tampaâs temperatures reach an all-time high in August, the âHalfway Thereâ marker for Tampa Bay Beer Week 2018 could not be any more convenient or welcomed. On Saturday, August 25 from...
Enjoy Rounds of Rum Drinks Plus Sugar Ray, The Wailers at September’s Summer of Rum Festival
Tampaâs abiding affection for rum is once again on public display, not when rum-soaked crowds swarm the city during the annual Gasparilla pirate invasion and parade, but when t
Monster Jam Returns To Tampa At Amalie Arena With Two Shows on August 25th
An accepted fact of life is monster trucks rule. With that in mind, the Monster Jam Triple
813area Launches Localite Program at District Tavern
Last night this here website 813area threw a magnificent party at District Tavern to invite some o
Get To Know 2018 Hillsborough County Candidates With Your Local Chambers of Commerce Hob Nobs
The August 2018 primary election is here, followed closely by the November 2018 general election in Florida and Hillsborough County. Ever wonder whose those people are who are running for School...
Kickoff the Fall With USF Bulls Block Party in Ybor on August 25th
Get ready to celebrate all things University of South Florida with the 3rd Annual
Sparkman Wharf Will be New Destination Along Tampa’s Channelside Waterfront This Fall
Big changes are already underway at the Channelside complex that has been a focal point of Downtown Tampaâs waterfront for
Swiped Right and Got a Tinder Match... Now Where Are You Going to Meet in Tampa?
Dating in Tampa has always been hard. Throw Tinder into the mix, and things have gone from hard to almost impossible. Once an innocent tool for talking to that special someone, the cell phone has b
Events in Downtown Tampa
Dishes and Wishes Tampa
Enjoy fabulous food, specialty cocktails, live music, Silent and Live Auctions & more at Dishes and Wishes Tampa!
LUNAFEST® FILM FESTIVAL
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF TAMPA PRESENTS ITS 1ST ANNUAL LUNAFEST® FUNDRAISING FILM FESTIVAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT THE PORTICO CAFÉ TAMPA
Haunted Hotel V Halloween Costume Party - Aloft Tampa
In 1905 the nation was shocked with the mysterious disappearance of Hotel ReNault. Located on the same grounds of Aloft Tampa, Hotel ReNault, best known for attracting the best/brightest and hosting lavish parties.
Tampa Bay Lightning Season Kickoff Bar Crawl
The Tampa Bay Lightning's quest for the Stanley Cup starts again! We are kicking it off with one of our signature bar crawls to support the Bolts and get everyone back into hockey fever! :). Wear ur fav BLUE LIGHTNING JERSEY OR GEAR & show ur team support
LUNAFEST® FILM FESTIVAL
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF TAMPA PRESENTS ITS 1ST ANNUAL LUNAFEST® FUNDRAISING FILM FESTIVAL EVENT ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 AT THE PORTICO CAFÉ TAMPA
20th Annual BBBS Art of Helping Children Gala
Please join us at the Art of Helping Children Gala! Enjoy a night of exciting entertainment, delicious food, and beautiful art & auction items. We need your help to raise the critical dollars needed to sustain our programs for the 3000 children we serve
Saturday Night Event for Singles in Tampa | MyCheekyDate Speed Dating
Our events offer a fresh alternative to speed dating and matchmaking. We don't find anything romantic about whistles, name-tags or over-the-top party trimmings typically found at singles events so we have done away with them.
Saturday Night Event for Singles in Tampa | Relish Speed Dating | Who Do You Relish?
It's all about what you Relish and finding someone to Relish those things with. If you're tired of online dating, exhausted by meeting someone only to discover they're nothing like their profile - we offer an alternative.
CITY Fashion Show- Celebrating Fashion, Art and Culture
at Tampa Museum of Art
CITY 2018 presents designer Marc Bouwer. This runway event will highlight and capture Bouwer’s aesthetic, which defines timeless elegance.
Fall Family Fest 2018
This year's event will feature local businesses and family resources providing interactive exhibits for our guests, giveaways, swag bags and more! Admission for all guests is free!
Joinery Skills
A week long class from September 24 -28 from 9am to 4pm to increase your joinery skills and techniques by getting hands on experience making a variety of joinery samples with Randy Maxey.
Introduction To Woodturning | Beth Ireland
Learn woodturning in a practical, hands on class where you will learn about techniques of chucking, spindle, end grain and faceplate turning. This is a week long class from September 24 -28 from 9am to 4pm.
Make a Slab Coffee Table | PM class
Learn basic woodworking skills such as how to prepare, craft, sand, and finish wood while creating a beautiful coffee table to take home with you. This is a 3 day evening class from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
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Sapphire Lounge | Floridan Palace
Review 1 day ago
Tampa Museum of Art
ConnectTampa Museum of Art is really cool! I have been a couple of times and I am returning for the Yayoi Kusama Exhibit next week! :)
Review 1 day ago
Harbour Island Athletic Club and Spa
ConnectStaff is incredible. Friendly and always willing to help. They have tons of classes that fit any schedule and getting a massage that complements your workout is an experience that everyone should have.
Bay To Bae - Top Singles
ConnectBay to Bae is a way to have a great time while raising money for charities. They throw parties, host award shows and auction off eligible singles for amazing causes.
Review 2 days ago
Beer and Bow Ties
ConnectHad a great time!
Pros: opportunity to meet new people, food, beer, wine, champagne and cupcakes
Review 4 days ago
Oxford Exchange
ConnectGreat spot for a business meeting while you grab a meal. They serve breakfast and lunch and have a cute book and retail shop perfect for a unique gift.
