MAY 2025

Events | Business + Development | Transportation + Planning | Community + Member News

📷 courtesy of Tampa Bay Times

BUSINESS + COMMUNITY NEWS

Raymond James Stadium renovations could include mixed-use development MORE

Residence Inn Tampa Westshore/Airport unveils property transformation MORE

Westshore Alliance leaders reflect on achievements, look ahead at priorities MORE

National Travel and Tourism Week May 4 - 10 MORE

TRANSPORTATION + PLANNING

May is National Bike Month 🚲

There are many ways to celebrate National Bike Month in Westshore. You can ride Gray Street, the bicycle boulevard, from Westshore into Downtown. Or utilize the various trails, starting in Cypress Point Park take the Skyway Park Trail up to Rocky Point and venture over the Courtney Campbell Causeway!

WESTSHORE ALLIANCE MEMBERS + EVENTS

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Ameris

Arizona College of Nursing

Feeding Tampa Bay, Inc.

The Haskell Company

Master Roofing and Waterproofing, Inc.

Do you know someone who would benefit from Alliance membership? Refer a new member and receive a certificate for FREE admission to an upcoming Westshore Alliance event. Learn more about membership benefits.

MEMBERSHIP MILESTONES

Thank you to the following companies that have recently renewed their Alliance membership.

30 Years

Highwoods Properties

20-24 Years

Best Buy (JEM Investments LTD.)

Air Animal Pet Movers

10-14 Years

Florida Retail Partners, Inc.

Novus Westshore

Centennial Bank

5-9 Years

The Westshore Grand, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Barrett School of Music

Moss

Williams Company Tampa

Society Westshore

Ross Realty Group, Inc.

1-4 Years

BayFirst National Bank

Florida Design Consultants Inc

Hampton Inn Tampa Veterans Expwy Interior Fusion, LLC

Strategic Partners Tampa Bay

Gresham Smith and Partners

Turner Construction Company

Vantix

UPCOMING WESTSHORE ALLIANCE EVENTS

5/1: Westshore 101

5/7: Transportation Committee Meeting - Hybrid

5/15: 23rd Annual Westshore Development Forum - details below

5/20: Public Art Committee Meeting - Hybrid

5/21: Alliance After-Hours Networking

23rd Annual Westshore Development Forum

May 15, 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Renaissance Tampa International Plaza Hotel

Individual Tickets: $65 members / $100 non-members

REGISTER HERE

Join us for the Westshore District’s most anticipated event of the year, where prominent business and civic leaders, forward-thinking innovators, policymakers, industry experts, residents, and urban enthusiasts will converge!

Together, we’ll delve into an engaging exchange of data, best practices, and exciting opportunities that lie ahead for the Westshore District. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the visionary ideas that will continue Westshore’s transformation into a premier mixed-use district and cultivate a thriving community for residents and businesses—register today!

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

WESTSHORE REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE

BAYCARE UPDATE

PUBLIC ART PANEL

TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UPDATE

THANK YOU, SPONSORS

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

PARTNER SPONSORS

ALLY SPONSORS

SUPPORTER SPONSORS

AtkinsRéalis

HDR

Hillsborough Community College

International Plaza and Bay Street

Tampa International Airport

The Bank of Tampa

WestShore Plaza

MEDIA PARTNERS

Interested in sponsoring this event? Click here or contact Jamie Farrell

We're Hiring: Events and Marketing Coordinator

The Events and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks associated with managing event registrations and logistics; membership database and material preparation, coordinating marketing programs, assisting on projects and other related duties, and working with partners to support economic development in Tampa’s Westshore District. Click here to learn more.

COMMUNITY + MEMBER NEWS

More news about Westshore and Alliance Members



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• Meet the new CEO of Tampa International Airport
• Streetleaf CEO is disrupting streetlight industry with solar innovation
• Meet the Tampa Bay Trust Company, a 2025 Best Places to Work honoree
• $103K raised at this year's TPA Race the Runway
• Hill Ward Henderson named to "Most Recommended Law Firms" list
• New hire at Shutts & Bowen
• Webull announces brand partnership with Tampa Bay Rays
• Vector Solutions makes play in gaming industry with ArdentSky acquisition
• BayCare hospital giant grows 14%
• What would a new name mean for HCC?