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Contents                                  21/22 Highlights

                                         40K
02 Letter from the President & CEO
                                         Eggs Hidden at Eggsploration
04 Our Mission & Vision

05 Downtown in the News                  200
07 Year in Photos                        Tampa Bay Lightning Flags
                                         Given to Downtown Businesses
09 Modern Momentum (IDA)

11 Clean & Safe                          80K
                                         Dining & Entertainment
13 Marketing & Design                           15 Public Space
                                         Guidebooks Distributed
15 Public Space

17 Transportation & Planning             600+
                                         International Downtown
19 Grant Programs
                                         Association Conference
                                         Attendees
21 Membership

                                         32K
                                     17 Transportation & Planning

                                         Instagram Followers and
                                         Growing!
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Letter From the President & CEO

                                                              Hosting the International Downtown Association’s Annual
                                                              Conference in October 2021 was a distinct honor for the
                                                              Partnership. Many cities compete for the opportunity to
                                                              have nearly 600 place management professionals visit their
                                                              city for the event. The international attendees commented
                                                              that we are friendly and hospitable, Downtown is extremely
                                                              clean, the Riverwalk is amazing, and our neighboring
                                                              communities offer a diverse mix of cultures.

                                                              This year, the Partnership committed to reinvesting
                                                              funds toward small-scale capital improvement projects.
                                                              The Franklin Street Vision Plan is well on its way toward
                                                              revitalization as we connect with stakeholders from every
Happy 36th Anniversary!                                       group to envision what it could be.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the members,   We still have work to do. Tampa’s Downtown lacks
stakeholders, community leaders, Partnership staff, the       retail options. Our transit system requires a long-term
Partnership’s amazing Board of Directors, the Honorable       investment that will sustain us for the next 50+ years.
Mayor Jane Castor, and Tampa City Council for the ongoing     Workforce housing is a necessity so that people can truly
support and engagement that helps us to create a vibrant      live where they work and play. A diverse and inclusive mix
24/7 Downtown.                                                of cultures is a necessity for the vibrancy and survival of
                                                              city centers.
As we look back at all the accomplishments during the past
year, there is so much to celebrate. Tampa’s Downtown is      I often hear from my peers from other communities that
thriving with new developments bringing more residents        they admire how our regional leaders work so cohesively
moving in than ever before and world-class venues             and continue to advocate on important issues with one
attracting thousands of visitors annually.                    collective voice. It takes all of us to bring the message home
                                                              and put our words into action.
The Partnership was able to return in person for most of
our signature events after having to pause many during        You have my promise that the Partnership will continue
the COVID-19 pandemic. Winter Village had record              to work hard to advocate for the betterment of Tampa’s
attendance with 26K+ skaters; River of Green returned         Downtown.
with an estimated 16K attendees; and after being virtual
in 2021, the Downtown Development Forum welcomed              I look forward to working with all of you and making it
influential local leaders to discuss the State of Tampa’s     another great year!
Downtown.

                                                              LYNDA REMU ND, SHRM-C P
                                                              President and CEO
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TAMPA
                                                   HEIGHTS

                                                                          ENCORE
                                                                          ENCORE

                                         DOWNTOWN
                                          RIVER ARTS
                                                                                               CHANNEL
                                                                                               DISTRICT

                                                       DOWNTOWN
                                                         TAMPA

                                                                              WATER
                                                                              STREET

          Tampa's                                                Special Services District (SSD)
                                                                 1,192 Acres
          Downtown                                               337 Blocks

          The Tampa Downtown Partnership administers             The Special Services District (SSD) is the longest
          the Special Services District program through an       operating Business Improvement District in the
          annual contract with the City of Tampa. Through        State of Florida. Since its inception in 1994, the
          the Special Services District (SSD) program, the       SSD has provided services above and beyond the
          Partnership works to promote the Downtown              standard services provided by the City of Tampa.
          experience through a multitude of initiatives
          such   as   marketing,    economic     development,    Funding for the SSD comes from a special
          transportation, planning, and beautification, as       assessment placed on property owners. This
          well as maintenance and safety with Tampa’s            assessment is a flexible rate based on assessed
          Downtown      Guides     and   Clean     Team.   The   value from the Hillsborough County Property
          Partnership also works with numerous agencies to       Appraiser’s office.
          identify opportunities and facilitate additions to
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TA M PA                                            Vision
 D OWN TOWN                                         Tampa Downtown Partnership is the leader in fostering

 PART N E RS HIP                                    a vibrant, diverse 24-hour downtown neighborhood in

                                                    which to learn, live, work, and play.

                                                    Mission
                                   PUBLIC SPACE
 CLEAN & SAFE    BEAUTIFICATION                     The strategic mission of the Tampa Downtown
                                  PROGRAMMING

                                                    Partnership is to be the steward of Downtown Tampa,

                                                    while cultivating effective public/private partnerships

                                                    to   facilitate   catalytic   physical   and   economic
TRANSPORTATION     MARKETING &     MEMBERSHIP &
  & PLANNING     COMMUNICATIONS    PUBLIC AFFAIRS
                                                    development.

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            Downtown
            in the News

            The
            Voice of
            Downtown
            This year, the Partnership had

            significant media mentions and

            articles every month, claiming a

            broad and substantial portion of

            both the local and national news

            media market.
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5/2/22, 1:34 PM                     Downtown experts offer a different view on Tampa and its transit options - Tampa Bay Business Journal

                                                                  FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF
                                                              AANDERSON@TAMPASDOWNTOWN.COM

                                             From the Tampa Bay Business Journal:
                                             https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/10/25/ida-
                                             tampa-downtown-experts.html

                                          'Way more than I expected it to
                                          be': Downtown experts offer a
                                          different view on Tampa and its
                                          transit options
                                          Oct 25, 2021, 7:16am EDT

                                          Downtown experts from across the
                                          country descended on Tampa Bay last
                                          week for the International Downtown
                                          Association conference, and their
                                          reviews would have been totally
                                          positive if it weren't for some drivers
                                          speeding at dangerous levels.

                                          Conference attendees stayed almost
                                          exclusively in the Tampa urban core,     AERIAL INNOVATIONS

                                          with some taking a tour of downtown      Downtown Tampa skyline

                                          St. Petersburg. Therefore, their
                                          reviews — especially on transit — can't be applied across the city or
                                          region.

                                          But they had one message that should resonate with the city's
                                          leaders: the Tampa Riverwalk is great. Below are some more
                                          remarks.

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Anchorage, Alaska

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A Year of Big Ideas
          & Projects

                         July 2021

                         Boom by the Bay

                         August 2021

                         Fourth Friday
                         Relaunch

                         September 2021

                         IKE Smart City
                         Kiosks Launch

                         October 2021

                         Host 67th
                         Annual IDA
                         Conference
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November 2021        January 2022

Winter Village       New Operations
Season Opens         Center Established

December 2021        February 2022
New Office           Urban Excellence
Location / Holiday   Awards
Open House

March 2022           May 2022

River O' Green       26th Downtown
Fest Returns         Development
                     Forum

April 2022           June 2022

Eggsploration        36th Annual
& Downtown           Meeting and
Debriefing Series    Luncheon
Relaunch
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                                              Modern Momentum
                                              Hosts of the 67th Annual International
                                              Downtown Association (IDA) Conference

                                              The Partnership was the proud co-host of the    in almost two years. There was no shortage
                                              International Downtown Association’s (IDA)      of opportunities for Tampa to shine to this
                                              67th Annual Conference and Marketplace          audience and to learn during seven master talk
                                              on October 20-22, 2021, in Tampa, FL. This      speakers, 40+ breakout sessions, countless
                                              annual conference brings together urban         local tours and workshops, and various
                                              place professionals from all over the world     innovative,   urban    technology     exhibitors.
                                              to explore a unique Downtown, network with      Local leaders Jeff Vinik, Kevin Plummer, Rob
                                              their peers, and learn from one another. The    Higgins, Adelee LeGrand, and Mayor Jane
                                              conference’s theme, “Modern Momentum”           Castor graced the stage.
                                              focused on the ways in which urban districts
                                                                                              The 2021 conference highlighted Tampa’s
                                              have creatively embraced new challenges
                                                                                              transformation        from       an    emerging
                                              to better support economic development,
                                                                                              metropolitan area, to one of the fastest-
                                              placemaking,   and   engagement    in   their
                                                                                              growing   regions     in   the   United   States.
                                              community. The in-person conference was
                                                                                              Registrants were able to experience what
                                              canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19
                                                                                              makes Tampa’s Downtown an incredible place
                                              pandemic but held virtually with help from
                                                                                              to live, work, play, and stay as they visited
                                              the Tampa Downtown Partnership team. For
                                                                                              Armature Works, the Tampa Theatre, the
                                              the 2021 conference, participants were able
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                                                                                              Tampa Museum of Art, and more.
                                              to connect and collaborate for the first time
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Master Talk with Jeff Vinik                             Opening Plenary with Lynda Remund

IDA President & CEO David Downey and Carolyn Dellutri   ThunderBug at the Opening Reception

Master Talk with Kevin Plummer                                     Ye Mystic Krewe and Lynda Remund
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                                              Clean & Safe
                                              DOWNTOWN GUIDES                                   CLEAN TEAM

                                              Tampa's Downtown Guides help provide a safe       The Clean Team provides supplemental
                                              and inviting environment through their role       litter and debris removal, minor landscaping,
                                              as on-street ambassadors. They help deter         pressure washing, and maintenance to the
                                              suspicious activity as Downtown’s additional      sidewalks, curbs, and other public areas
                                              eyes and ears, and offer a friendly “concierge”   located   within   the     Downtown    Special
                                              type service. The Downtown Guides are             Services District. To maintain a clean and safe
                                              unarmed public safety ambassadors and             Downtown experience, Clean Team members
                                              patrol the Special Services District (SSD) on     also document and report code enforcement
                                              foot and in a service vehicle.                    issues, trip hazards, street light outages, and
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                                                                                                other relevant concerns.
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Sidewalk Pressure Washing

P roj e c t S p o t l i g ht //                                 P R E S S U R E WA S H I N G

Since the inception of the Special Service District, the Clean and    As part of the program, the Clean Team added three different
Safe Program has been a highly visible service of the Partnership.    pressure washing systems for daily use to address a variety of
The Clean Team’s role has evolved as Downtown grows and               cleaning needs. The team can complete large-scale, full block
changes, along with increased density and pedestrian foot traffic.    service in the evening hours and on-demand spot cleaning.
Litter patrol, graffiti abatement, and maintenance crews keep a       This program has customized equipment and trained staff to
steady pace of cleaning the streets of Tampa’s Downtown.              responsively meet the varying needs of the area.

This year we have seen a strong demand for routine pressure           Recently, a third-party contractor has been retained with
washing and maintenance of the sidewalk and concrete                  expanded capacity to complete multi-block areas overnight.
public spaces as foot traffic has increased. The Partnership          This combination of in-house training, customized equipment,
has responded accordingly to accommodate the needs of                 and third-party outsourcing creates a well-rounded approach to
the stakeholders by implementing a full service public space          meet the needs of the District and its stakeholders.
pressure washing program.

   F ast F a c t s                                                   2 0 2 1 T O TA L S
                                                                              281 Tons of                    52,797
                                                                              Litter Collected               Customer Contacts

                                                                              10,191                         259 Acts of
                                                                              Merchant Visits                Graffiti Corrected

                                                                              130 Blocks                     316 Stranded
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                                                                              Pressure Washing               Motorist Assists
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                                              Marketing & Design
                                              The Tampa Downtown Partnership supports           The marketing and design team serves as
                                              the growth and vitality of the urban core         an in-house creative agency, designing sub-
                                              through the marketing and creative direction      brands for public events, informational videos,
                                              of Tampa’s Downtown. The Partnership’s            place-branded collateral, and neighborhood
                                              communication efforts promote Downtown            identity campaigns. We work frequently with
                                              using     creative   storytelling,   innovative   local and national news outlets to ensure that
                                              technology, and design excellence to brand        Tampa’s Downtown is extensively covered
                                              Tampa’s Downtown and engage and inform            in the media and serves as a responsive and
                                              stakeholders, visitors, and the community         timely source for Downtown updates.
                                              about all facets of the Special Services
                                              District .
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Fourth Friday Attendees

P roj e c t S p o t l i g ht //                                F O U R T H F R I D AY

Fourth Friday, Tampa’s Downtown premier arts and culture          Visitors use a custom Fourth Friday map and punch card to
crawl, was revamped this past August after a two-year hiatus.     navigate the crawl, encouraging participants to visit each location
Occurring on the fourth Friday of every month, the program runs   and turn in their completed card for a piece of Downtown-themed
during the evening at a variety of arts and cultural venues.      swag and a chance to win a Tampa’s Downtown staycation
                                                                  package.
Sponsored by TECO, Fourth Friday offers free musical
performances, access to museums, and more at six different        Fourth Friday also includes food and drink specials from
arts and cultural venues along the Tampa Riverwalk. Locations     participating Downtown venues.       As a "Sip & Stroll" event,
include Sparkman Wharf, the Sail Plaza, Henry B. Plant Museum,    alcoholic consumption is allowed along the Riverwalk in specially
The Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, and the Straz Center.    approved vendor cups. Sip & Stroll cups can be purchased at one
During the event, visitors can learn more about the program and   of eight authorized Tampa Riverwalk venues. To date, over a
the Tampa Downtown Partnership at the organization's "Hub".       thousand lanyards have been given out to participants.

   F ast F a c t s                                                       34k                             518 Media
                                                                         Followers                       Stories in 21/22
                                                                         110K                            25k    Newsletter
                                                                         Followers                       Subscribers
                                                                         32k                             30  Custom
                                                                         Followers                       Videos
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                                              Public Space
                                              Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Public Space         Planning is underway for an enhanced
                                              initiatives advance our Downtown parks            focus and     investment on future capital
                                              and public spaces into highly programmed          improvements of public spaces, including
                                              and attractive places. This is a multifaceted     Lykes Gaslight Square Park. Establishing
                                              approach   to   the   planning,   design,   and   continued maintenance protocols are also
                                              management of public spaces.         Recurring    a critical part of the success of parks, as the
                                              initiatives include events such as Rock the       spaces are heavily used for events and daily
                                              Park, Community Fitness Classes, River            activities.
                                              O’Green Fest, Winter Village, Summer Series,
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                                              Eggsploration, and Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta.
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IKE Smart City Kiosk in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

P roj e c t S p o t l i g ht //                               IKE SMART CITY KIOSKS

For decades pedestrian scale static wayfinding has been a          Since the project kick-off, the Partnership has been working
critically important component of high-quality urban spaces.       closely with IKE on site selection for nearly 20 kiosks. Once
Over the past few years, the Partnership has been researching      completed the project will include 30 interactive kiosks
new technology that advances wayfinding into the digital world.    positioned at key locations throughout Downtown. Each kiosk
                                                                   location provides a revenue stream that is collected by the
After completing extensive research, Tampa City Council            Partnership and annually will be reinvested into Downtown.
approved an agreement for IKE Smart City Kiosks to be placed       The funds will be earmarked for the following areas of interest:
within the right-of-way throughout the District. The pedestrian-   social equity, smart mobility, small business development, and
scale digital kiosks offer LED touchscreen technology that         wayfinding. The Smart Kiosk program has not only enhanced the
provides real-time wayfinding via Google database. In addition,    pedestrian experience but also led to many new advances within
the kiosk also offers free Wi-Fi, two-way communication with       the organization by streamlining the public messaging system
Tampa Police, data/analytic info, community messaging, and         between the office staff, Tampa’s Downtown Guides, and the
event promotions.                                                  public.

                                                                         26,000 Record-setting ice skaters at
   F ast F a c t s                                                       Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park

                                                                         199 Planters in the District

                                                                             6 Rory the Leprechaun Appearances
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                                                                             30 Chairs at The Square in Gaslight Park
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                                              Transportation & Planning
                                                  This year the Partnership has continued to      Efforts continue to implement a plan for our
                                                  make progress on numerous plans set to make     Historic Franklin Street Corridor. Our Non-
                                                  our Downtown a safer, more convenient,          Motorized Micro-Mobility Counting Program
                                                  city to get around. Through partnerships        Master Plan has provided insights into the
                                                  with the public and private sector, our         number of bicyclists and pedestrians on our
                                                  Downtown Comprehensive Parking Plan has         local roadways. This plan will provide us with
                                                  made strides and gained exposure through        metrics that can be used strategically.
                                                  advocacy and adoption. Beautification efforts
                                                  were implemented in Tampa Heights/Yellow        Tampa remains #1 in the country for our
                                                  Brick Row, with calming murals and on-street    certified Bicycle Friendly Business program.
                                                  parking striping projects to make this area     Between the Riverwalk, Cass Cycle Track
                                                  safer for pedestrians and created a sense of    extensions, Selmon Greenway, and numerous
                                                  place for the neighborhood.                     bike lanes, the continued effort toward
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                                                                                                  Downtown’s infrastructure has made our
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                                                                                                  neighborhoods a better place.
P roj e c t S p o t l i g ht //                                BIKE/PED COUNT PROGRAM

The Partnership hired Marlin Engineering and collaborated with
local government and non-profits to create best practices related
to counting bicyclists and pedestrians on our local roadways.
The program capitalized on existing Florida Department of
Transportation statewide funding designed to test different
                                                                                     D O W N LOA D T H E
                                                                                     MICRO-MOBILITY
equipment and use scenarios. The effort resulted in short-term
                                                                                     COUNT
counts for a dozen locations in Tampa during February 2022.
                                                                                     REPORT
The exercise will be repeated in August 2022 to show trends
and compare data sets. We continue to lead a working group of
local transportation leaders to find ways to integrate counting
bicyclists and pedestrians in their annual work plans, advocating
for the purchase and strategic placement of count equipment
throughout Tampa’s Downtown.

   F ast F a c t s                                                  200+ Coast Bike Share Bikes
                                                                    60 Bicycle-Friendly Businesses
                                                                    100 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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                                                   Grant Programs
                                                   The Partnership operates grant programs to     Currently,   the   Partnership    offers   the
                                                   help support and meet the changing needs       Storefront and Sidewalk Café Grant to help
                                                   of the Downtown community. The Special         business owners Downtown. The purpose
                                                   Services District Advisory Committee directs   of the Tampa Downtown Storefront and
                                                   the grant funds and staff ensures that the     Sidewalk Café Grant Program is to support and
                                                   grant funds are easy to apply for and help     encourage more investment in the street level
                                                   small businesses throughout the district.      appearance through physical improvements.
                                                                                                  These funds can be used for seating, façade
                                                                                                  improvements, lighting, signage, or elements
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                                                                                                  that add to the design of the business.
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Storefront & Sidewalk Cafe Grant Recipients

P roj e c t S p o t l i g ht //                                  N O N - M AT C H I N G G R A N T
In August 2021, the Tampa Downtown Partnership gave away
free $5,000 grants to Downtown businesses for enhancements
to their locations as a part of a strategy to give the owners an
additional boost of support during the COVID-19 pandemic
recovery.     This money was from the Partnership's existing
Storefront and Sidewalk Café Grant Program, which is designed
to support and encourage more investment in the street-level
appearance of Downtown businesses.

"We have removed the matching component of these grants due
to the hardships businesses have faced during the pandemic, "
said Tampa Downtown Partnership President and CEO Lynda
Remund. "Our hope is this infusion of cash will allow some to
make improvements or additions to businesses that were forced
to pass on projects because of the economic struggles of the past
year and a half."

The program was well-received, garnering significant media
coverage and a diverse mix of applicants. Ultimately, three
locations were awarded funding: a new sign for City Bike, a local
bicycle store and repair shop on Cass Street, new façade paint
and light fixtures for The Hub, a bar and package store on Franklin
Street, and new outdoor café furniture for Si-Am Thaimerican, a
restaurant on Franklin Street.

The success of the special grant giveaway also exposed new
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did not receive funding in that cycle applying to the forthcoming
grant year.
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                                                  Membership
                                                  The Partnership’s membership in 2021-2022            and   Tampa’s   Downtown      in   FY2021-2022.
                                                  consists of over 240 member companies,               Attendees heard a keynote address from Carol
                                                  partners, and individuals located in Tampa’s         Coletta, President & CEO of the Memphis River
                                                  Downtown and throughout Tampa Bay. Members           Parks Partnership. She shared the significance
                                                  represent    national    corporations,    property   of organizations like the Tampa Downtown
                                                  owners, neighborhood partners, government            Partnership and their impact on downtowns
                                                  agencies, residents, commercial and residential      worldwide, especially during the global COVID-19
                                                  real estate professionals, business leaders,         pandemic.
                                                  entrepreneurs, young professionals, arts and
                                                  cultural institutions, and other civic leaders.      In April 2022, we returned with our first in-
                                                                                                       person Downtown Debriefing in over two
                                                  The Partnership serves as the voice of Tampa’s       years at the Hyatt Place Tampa’s Downtown.
                                                  Downtown, advocating for issues that impact the      This event focused on “Two Years Later: The
                                                  workers, residents, members, and stakeholders.       Global COVID-19 Pandemic's effect on Tampa's
                                                                                                       Downtown” and featured presenters speaking
                                                  In June 2021, we returned in person to celebrate     on workplace trends and supply chain issues.
                                                  the Partnership’s anniversary at the 35th Annual
                                                  Meeting & Luncheon at the Hilton Tampa               The Partnership returned to the Hilton Tampa's
                                                  Downtown. We heard from Mayor Jane Castor            Downtown in May 2022 for its annual half-day
                                                  and the Tampa Downtown Partnership outgoing          Downtown Development Forum . This event
                                                  Chairman Kevin Plummer. The President & CEO          featured over twenty speakers from the Tampa
                                                  of the Partnership, Lynda Remund announced           Bay region for an audience of hundreds of
                                                  the FY2021-22 Officers and Board of Directors.       members and stakeholders.
                                                  We welcomed Jim Themides as our incoming
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                                                  Chairman with his vision for the Partnership
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Person of the Year Winner Joe Waggoner and Jim Themides

P ro j e c t S p o t l i g h t //                              U R B A N E X C E L L E N C E AWA R D S

The   Urban    Excellence    Awards     celebrates   businesses,    The 2022 Urban Excellence Awards were held on February 23rd
organizations, individuals, events, and projects that have made     at the Riverwalk Stage at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts.
significant contributions toward creating a unique, vibrant and     The event had over 150 nominees, members, and supporters in
diverse Downtown environment – and have made a lasting,             attendance for a memorable night along the Hillsborough River.
positive impact on Downtown Tampa.
                                                                    Attendees enjoyed the sights of the Downtown Tampa skyline
Each year an jury representing a cross-section of Downtown          and the sounds of saxophonist Marlon Boone prior to the
constituents select award winners honoring the leadership,          awards presentation. There were 10 awards given out including
innovation, hard work, talent, and community spirit. As the         a few surprises. For the first time ever, the two finalists for the
world pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Partnership         Christine Burdick Person of the Year both went home with an
continued to reimagine and tailor events such as the Urban          award.
Excellence Awards to allow attendees to have a safe and fun time.

      Fast Facts                                                             10 Awards Given
                                                                             2 Gold Jackets
                                                                             150 UEA Event Attendees
                                                                             20 Bottles of Champagne
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C u r r ent Me m be r s *                    *as of date of publication

          1205 on Franklin                                GrayRobinson, P.A.                                      Rowe Architects Incorporated
          1Source Partners                                Greenberg Traurig, P.A.                                 runBigGuava
          Aakash Patel                                    Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.                                 Sacred Heart Church
          ADEAS-Q                                         Gresham Smith                                           Sage Partners, LLC
          Adina Dyer                                      Griffin & Associates Realty, Inc.                       Sam Schwartz Consulting
          AECOM                                           HCP Associates                                          Saxon Gilmore & Carraway, P.A.
          AIA Tampa Bay                                   HHCH TCC, LLC DBA/Harpoon Harry’s                       Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel
          Aloft Tampa Downtown                            CrabHouse Tampa                                         Sherloq Solutions
          Ascentia Development Group                      Highwoods Properties                                    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
          Baker Barrios Architects                        Hill Ward Henderson, PA                                 Smith & Associates Real Estate
          Ballard Partners                                Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority            South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
          Bank of America Plaza                           (HART)                                                  Spin
          Barker | Cook                                   Hillsborough Community College                          St. John's Episcopal School
          Barrymore Hotel Tampa Riverwalk                 Hillsborough County                                     Stageworks Theatre
          BELFOR Property Restoration                     Hillsborough County Bar Association                     Stantec
          Billy Hattaway                                  Hillsborough County MPO                                 Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff &
          Bob Henriquez, Hillsborough County Property     Hillsborough Lodge No. 25                               Sitterson, P.A.
          Appraiser                                       Hillsborough River Realty Corp./ The Jeffries           Stephanie Arthur
          Body Aligned Pilates and Wellness               Companies                                               Strategic Property Partners, LLC
          Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC                  Hilton Tampa Downtown                                   Suffolk Construction Company
          Burr & Forman, LLP                              Holland & Knight LLP                                    Summit Design + Build, LLC
          Bush Ross, P.A.                                 Hopcloth                                                Tampa - Hillsborough Expressway Authority
          Capitol Outdoor                                 Hyatt Place Hyatt House Tampa Downtown                  Tampa Bay Area Regional Transportation/
          Carlton Academy Day School                      IMG EXPRESS                                             Planning Authority (TBARTA)
          Carlton Fields                                  Impact Employment Solutions of Florida LLC              Tampa Bay Business Journal
          Cedric Powell                                   dba Liberty Staffing USA                                Tampa Bay Chamber
          CGA, A SAFEbuilt company                        Jackson's Bistro                                        Tampa Bay Fun Boat
          ChappellRoberts                                 James Butler                                            Tampa Bay History Center
          Children's Board of Hillsborough County         Jan Flynt                                               Tampa Bay Partnership
          Christopher Brooker                             JLL Capital Markets, Americas                           Tampa Bay Rays
          Christopher Wharton                             Jobsite Theater                                         Tampa Bay Times
          City of Tampa                                   John F. Germany Public Library                          Tampa Bay Wave
          CJ Publishers (Discover InTown)                 Jones & Schaefer Team                                   Tampa City Center - Banyan Street/GAP TCC
          Coastal Properties Group International          JRB Solutions, LLC                                      Owner LLC. C/O Cushman & Wakefield
          Coen & Company                                  Julius Nasso                                            Tampa Convention Center
          Columbia Restaurant Group                       Juster & Associates                                     Tampa Downtown Investment LTD
          Commonwealth Commercial Partners                Kathleen Shanahan                                       Tampa Electric Company
          Constanza Suarez                                Keys To The Bay Real Estate                             Tampa General Hospital
          Construction Services, Inc.                     Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.                          Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development
          Contract Furniture Inc.                         Kyle McNeal                                             Corporation
          Cooper Johnson Smith Architects, Inc.           Lauren Campbell                                         Tampa Housing Authority
          Courtyard by Marriott Tampa Downtown            Lea Del Tosto                                           Tampa Marriott Water Street
          Cushman & Wakefield                             Lime                                                    Tampa Museum of Art
          Daniel Traugott                                 Live Well Team of Tampa Real Estate                     Tampa Preparatory School
          Dark Moss                                       Luis Valencia                                           Tampa Steel Erecting Co.
          David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing   Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen                          Tampa Theatre
          Arts                                            Malio's Prime Steakhouse                                Robeks Juice
          David Loos                                      Mario Vargas                                            Terry Ford
          Deana Cannella                                  Marsocci, Appleby and Company, PA                       The Bank of Tampa
          DeLaVergne & Company                            Mary Jane Rickles, MHA, CLHMS                           The Beck Group
          Denholtz Associates                             MAS Environmental, LLC                                  The Church at Channelside
          Design Styles Architecture                      Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A.                   The Florida Aquarium
          Dohring Ahern Appraisal & Brokerage             MetLife (Bank of America Plaza)                         The KEC Group Real Estate
          Dolman Law Group Accident Injury Lawyers,       Michael English                                         The Portico
          PA                                              Michele & Group Modeling and Talent Agency              The Tampa Club
          Downtown YMCA Wellness Center                   Michele Frasure                                         The Toni Everett Company
          DPR Construction                                Mise en Place                                           The University of Tampa
          Eboats Tampa - Waterway Tampa LLC               Moss & Associates                                       The Urban Charrette
          Elizabeth King                                  NRK Real Estate Advisors, LLC                           The Wilson Company / The Vault
          Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention      Omar Garcia                                             Thousand & One - Water Street
          Center                                          Oona Johnsen                                            Tindale Oliver
          Empire Office Systems                           Osborn Engineering                                      Tower Realty Partners, Inc.
          Fairway East Kennedy Owner, LLC c/o Parkway     Oxford Exchange                                         Trenam Law
          Farley White Interests                          Pamela Jo Hatley                                        Trickey Jennus
          Feldman Equities                                PBX-Change                                              Tucker/Hall, Inc.
          Ferman Motor Car Company, Inc.                  Pedal Power Promoters, LLC                              UBS Financial Services, Inc.
          Ferrell Redevelopment                           Playbook Public Relations                               University Club of Tampa
          Fifth Third Bank                                Plaza Construction Group                                USF CAMLS
          Fletcher & Fischer P.L.                         Plenary Group                                           USF Health
          FloraVilla 2020, LLC                            PNC Bank                                                Versaggi Companies
          Florida Museum of Photographic Arts             Poppo's Taqueria                                        VHB Engineering
          Florida School of Woodwork                      Port Tampa Bay                                          Victor DiMaio
          Florida Wellness Medical Group                  Practice LLC                                            Vinik Sports Group/ Tampa Bay Lightning
          Foley & Lardner LLP                             Prida, Guida & Perez, P.A.                              Visit Tampa Bay
          Friends of Tampa Union Station                  Rampello Downtown Partnership School                    Walter P. Moore & Associates, Inc.
          GAI Consultants                                 Raymond James                                           Wehr Constructors, Inc.
          Gardner, Brewer, Martinez-Monfort, P.A.         Redeemer City Church                                    Wells Fargo Bank
          Gassler Dental, PLLC                            Reginal Williams                                        Westshore Alliance
          GearMont Air                                    Regions Bank                                            Where Love Grows
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          Genesis Halff, Inc                              Renaissance Planning Group                              WS Tampa Owner LLC
          Gensler                                         René Remund                                             WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff
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          Glazer Children's Museum                        Rivergate Tower                                         Ybor City Chamber of Commerce
          Goodwyn | Mills | Cawood                        Rotary Club of Tampa
Me m be r shi p Levels
                                                       The Tampa Downtown Partnership's member levels
                                                    are tailored to meet our member's needs to grow their
                                                        investment and influence in the Tampa Downtown
                                                                                Partnership organization.

                                                            Visionary - $10,000

                                                               Advocate - $6,000
Events
Receive member pricing to
all Partnership events such as Downtown
Debriefings, Urban Excellence Awards, and Annual
Meeting & Luncheon

All member employees can sign up to attend bi-
monthly Member Mixers
                                                                      Leader - $1,800
Communication
Receive monthly exclusive member e-newsletter
(opportunities to include news about your                               Patron - $1,200
company)

Access                                                                   Promoter - $600
Members-only exclusive behind the scenes tours

Business Directory listing on the Partnership’s
website                                                                 Contributor - $300
Participation on Partnership committees such as
Arts & Culture, Transportation, and Urban Design                         Individual Downtown
                                                                              Supporter - $125

                                                        R e gi ste r O n lin e!
                                                           TampasDowntown.com/Membership
                                                                     or contact Lindsey Parks
                                                               LParks@TampasDowntown.com
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2 0 2 2 - 2 0 2 3 B oa r d of D i r e c tor s
          OFFICERS                           DIRECTORS                            Dr. Charles Lockwood
                                                                                  USF Health
          CHAIRPERSON                        Paul Anderson/Clay Hollis
                                             Port Tampa Bay                       Joseph D. Marshburn
          Abbey Ahern                                                             Bank of Tampa
          Dohring Ahern Appraisal &          Haley R. Ayure
          Brokerage                          Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney          Leroy Moore
                                                                                  Tampa Housing Authority
          VICE CHAIRPERSON                   Josh Baumgartner
          Jin Liu                            Tampa Electric                       Julius Nasso
                                                                                  Red Apple Group
          Carlton Fields
                                             Christine M. Burdick
                                             Emeritus Board Member                Barry Oaks
          TREASURER                                                               Cushman & Wakefield
          Tim Koletic                        Randy Coen
          Fifth Third Bank                   Coen & Company                       Kevin Plummer
                                                                                  Tampa Preparatory School
          SECRETARY                          Santiago Corrada
          Stephen Panzarino, AIA, NCARB      Visit Tampa Bay                      Kevin Preast
                                                                                  Vinik Sports Group/Tampa Bay
          AECOM                                                                   Lightning
                                             Robin DeLaVergne
                                             Tampa General Hospital
          IMMEDIATE PAST                                                          R. Marshall Rainey
          CHAIRPERSON                        Joseph DeLuca                        Burr & Forman LLP
          Jim Themides                       Tampa Bay Times
          Wells Fargo Bank                                                        Craig J. Richard, CEcD, FM
                                             Brian Fender                         Tampa Bay Economic Development
                                             Gray Robinson P.A.                   Council
          PRESIDENT & CEO
          Lynda Remund, SHRM-CP              Scott W. Gilner, P.E.                Dr. Bob Rohrlack, CCE
          Tampa Downtown Partnership         Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc.       Tampa Bay Chamber

          EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE                Keith G. Greminger, AIA              Jim Scarpace
                                             Stantec                              Suffolk Construction
          John Avlon/John LaRocca
                                             Thomas N. Henderson III              Neale Stralow, PLA, AICP, ENV SP
          Hillsborough River Realty /                                             VHB
                                             Hill, Ward & Henderson
          The Jeffries Companies
                                             Rebecca Hessinger                    Robert G. Stern
          Dr. Jason Collins, PhD, PE, AICP   Hillsborough County                  Trenam Law
          Adeas-Q
                                             Jeff Houck                           Christine Turner
          Michael English, AICP              Columbia Restaurant Group            ChappellRoberts
          JT3, LLC
                                             Mickey Jacob, FAIA, NCARB            Caroline Vostrejs
          Kimberly Madison                   Goodwyn|Mills|Cawood                 The Beck Group
          Strategic Property Partners
                                             Gregory Kadet                        Braxton Williams
                                             UBS Financial Services, Inc.         PNC Bank
          David M. Mechanik
          Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester,                                        Kendall Wilson
                                             Adelee Le Grand
          PA                                 Hillsborough Area Regional           Holland & Knight, LLP
                                             Transit Authority (HART)
                                                                                  Andy Wood
                                             Melanie Lenz                         The Florida Aquarium
                                             Tampa Bay Rays
                                                                                  Andrea E. Zelman
                                             Judith Lisi                          City of Tampa
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The Team
Admi ni s t ra t ive S t a ff

A S H LY A N D E R S O N                       J AY LY N A N D R E W S                      KACIE BLUCHER                                    SHAUN DRINKARD
Di re c to r o f M a rket in g & D e s i g n   P rog ram m i n g an d O pe rat i ons        Di re c tor of Busi ne ss Adm i ni st rat i on   Sr. Di re c tor of Public Pro graming
                                               A s s i stant                                                                                 & Ope rat i ons

CAROLINE KEESLER                               KAREN KRESS                                  ANNIE MIKLUS                                     L I N D S E Y PA R K S
Di gita l M a rket in g Co o rd in ator        D i re ctor of Tran s p or tat i on          Exe c ut i ve Assi stant                         Di re c tor of M e m bers hip
                                               & P l an n i n g                                                                              & Publ i c Af fai rs

                                                  C le a n & Sa f e Sta f f
                                                  ROBERT ARNOLD                                                  J U L I O M O N TA LV O
                                                  Te am Le ad e r, Tampa's Dow ntow n G ui de s                  C l e an & Safe Proje c t M ange r

                                                  TINA BAILEY                                                    DIDEROT (DEE) NEMORIN
                                                  Tam p a' s D ow ntow n G ui de s                               Te am Le ade r, Tam pa's Dow ntow n G ui de s

                                                  ROBERT CLARY                                                   CYNTHIA REED
                                                  C l e an Te am                                                 Tam pa's Dow ntow n G ui de s

                                                  ALICE CULLEN                                                   JOSE RODRIQUEZ
                                                  Tam p a' s D ow ntow n G ui de s                               C l e an Te am
R A C H E L R A D AW E C
Sr. M a n a ge r o f P u b lic S p ace &
                                                  J E F F D A LY                                                 MARQUAN ROSS
Com m u n it y E n ga ge m e nt
                                                  Tam p a' s D ow ntow n G ui de s                               Tam pa's Dow ntow n G ui de s

                                                  JACK FINLEY                                                    M I K E S E WA R
                                                  C l e an Te am                                                 C l e an Te am

                                                  E N O C H ( P E T E ) G LOV E R                                K A LY N S E X T O N
                                                  Te am C oord i n ator, C l e an Te am                          Assi stant Proje c t M anage r,
                                                                                                                 Tam pa's Dow ntow n G ui de s
                                                  DARREN HAGGINS
                                                  C l e an Te am                                                 CHANDRA TIMMONS
                                                                                                                 C l e an Te am
                                                  B R I A N H AT TA B
                                                  Tam p a' s D ow ntow n G ui de s                               T E R E S A WA L L S
                                                                                                                 Assi stant Proje c t M anage r, C le an Te am
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                                                  APRIL MEYERS
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LY N D A R E M U N D
Pre sid e nt & CEO
This report is produced by the Tampa
 Downtown Partnership, a private, not-
 for-profit 501(c)(6) organization. The
 Partnership is a membership organization
 comprised of companies, organizations,
 and individuals with a common goal of
 advancing Downtown Tampa.

 Published June 2022

 Cover illustration by Abbigayle Warner
   @AbbiCreates

For details about this report or to request
information about the Tampa Downtown
Partnership, please contact:

Tampa Downtown Partnership
400 N. Ashley Dr., Suite 1010
Tampa, FL 33602
813.221.3686
TampasDowntown.com
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