Channel District, Tampa
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Channelside is a residential and entertainment district just east of Downtown Tampa
, Florida, USA. It is bordered by Ybor Channel
on the east and Garrison Channel
on the south. Notable attractions in this area include the Tampa Port Authority containing the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, Florida Aquarium
, American Victory Museum, and Channelside Bay Plaza for the nightlife and dining. Several official Super Bowl XLIII
parties featuring celebrity appearances were held in the district. The center of the Bay Plaza has a large open court for live music, with views of the downtown skyline
, cruise ships and the Port of Tampa
. It also houses an IMAX
theater.
The NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning
play their games at the St. Pete Times Forum
located here. Additionally, the Forum hosts concerts and other events. In 2008 it hosted the NCAA Women's Final Four. The Tampa Convention Center
is also located right next to the district to the west.
Recently, a boom of construction on high rise condos and mixed-use skyscrapers along the Channel aims to transform the entire downtown area. Twin 30-story upscale condos Towers of Channelside
were completed in 2007, with many other mid and high-rises such completed since. Saint Leo University
also opened up an adult continuing education center, called the Tampa Education Center, in the Channel District in July 2011. More shopping and entertainment is also coming to the area, along with an urban park. The TECO Streetcar
has several stops in the district. Also, NEVs
are being utilized by startups to link Tampa's core neighborhoods including Channelside. Starting in 2010 the Tampa Attractions Association formed a tradition of coloring the Garrison Channel green for Saint Patrick's Day
.
Downtown Tampa
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, Florida, USA. It is bordered by Ybor Channel
Ybor Channel, Tampa
The Ybor Channel is one of several channels for boat traffic in and around the Port of Tampa in Tampa, Florida....
on the east and Garrison Channel
Garrison Channel, Tampa
The Garrison Channel is one of several channels for boat traffic in and around the Port of Tampa in Tampa, Florida. Anchored by Channelside on the East leading to Ybor Channel and Sparkman Channel, and by the Tampa Convention Center on the west leading to Hillsborough River. Garrison Channel is...
on the south. Notable attractions in this area include the Tampa Port Authority containing the Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, Florida Aquarium
Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium is a 501 not-for-profit organization, publicly operated institution located in Tampa, Florida, United States. It is a large scale, aquarium and is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The facility is home to more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from...
, American Victory Museum, and Channelside Bay Plaza for the nightlife and dining. Several official Super Bowl XLIII
Super Bowl XLIII
Super Bowl XLIII was an American football game pitting the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers against the National Football Conference champion Arizona Cardinals to decide the National Football League champion for the 2008 season. The game was played on February 1, 2009,...
parties featuring celebrity appearances were held in the district. The center of the Bay Plaza has a large open court for live music, with views of the downtown skyline
Downtown Tampa
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, cruise ships and the Port of Tampa
Port of Tampa
The Port of Tampa is located on the western coast or Suncoast of Florida, approximately 25 miles from open waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The boundaries of the Port district includes parts of Tampa Bay, Hillsborough Bay, McKay Bay, Old Tampa Bay and the Hillsborough River.The port of Tampa is the...
. It also houses an IMAX
IMAX
IMAX is a motion picture film format and a set of proprietary cinema projection standards created by the Canadian company IMAX Corporation. IMAX has the capacity to record and display images of far greater size and resolution than conventional film systems...
theater.
The NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida. They are members of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . They have one Stanley Cup championship in their history, in 2003–04. They are often referred to as the...
play their games at the St. Pete Times Forum
St. Pete Times Forum
The St. Pete Times Forum is an arena in Tampa, Florida, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, and arena football games, as well as concerts....
located here. Additionally, the Forum hosts concerts and other events. In 2008 it hosted the NCAA Women's Final Four. The Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center
The Tampa Convention Center is a mid-sized convention center located in Downtown Tampa, Florida. Its location has both waterfront views and views of the skyline. In 2006, a 20-story Embassy Suites hotel opened next door, with a skybridge connecting it to the convention center. Harbour Island is...
is also located right next to the district to the west.
Recently, a boom of construction on high rise condos and mixed-use skyscrapers along the Channel aims to transform the entire downtown area. Twin 30-story upscale condos Towers of Channelside
Towers of Channelside
The Towers of Channelside are a residential complex in Tampa, Florida. The two Towers are 327ft tall and have 30 floors. They were constructed from 2005 to 2007 and are 11th tallest buildings in Tampa. Curts Gaines Hall Jones Architects designed the buildings, which have 125 units.-References:***...
were completed in 2007, with many other mid and high-rises such completed since. Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo University is a private, non-profit, Roman Catholic liberal arts university established in 1889 and located in Saint Leo, Florida, 35 miles north of Tampa. The University is associated with the Holy Name Monastery, a Benedictine convent, and Saint Leo Abbey, a Benedictine monastery...
also opened up an adult continuing education center, called the Tampa Education Center, in the Channel District in July 2011. More shopping and entertainment is also coming to the area, along with an urban park. The TECO Streetcar
TECO Line Streetcar System
The TECO Line Streetcar System is a streetcar line in Tampa, Florida, run by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transportation Authority and managed by Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc.. It connects Downtown and Channelside to the historic Ybor City district. There is also an "In-Town" trolley-replica bus...
has several stops in the district. Also, NEVs
Neighborhood electric vehicle
A Neighborhood Electric Vehicle is a U.S. denomination for battery electric vehicles that are legally limited to roads with posted speed limits as high as depending on the particular laws of the state, usually are built to have a top speed of , and have a maximum loaded weight of 3,000 lbs...
are being utilized by startups to link Tampa's core neighborhoods including Channelside. Starting in 2010 the Tampa Attractions Association formed a tradition of coloring the Garrison Channel green for Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick , the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of :Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion , the Eastern...
.
See also
- Davis Islands
- Downtown TampaDowntown TampaImage:Tampa_Skyline.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Downtown Tampa looking from the Hillsborough Riverpoly 2403 537 2441 500 2488 483 2516 455 2566 439 2597 410 2649 390 2682 358 2803 315 2949 342 2956 362 3068 383 3074 406 3202 431 3204 447 3332 473 3350 484 3485 1616 2446 1587 Wachovia Centerpoly 1745 1216...
- Garrison Channel
- Harbour IslandHarbour Island (Tampa), FloridaHarbour Island is an island neighborhood within the city limits of Tampa, Florida and the sub-district within Downtown Tampa. The ZIP Code serving the area is 33602.-Geography:...
- Hyde ParkHyde Park, Tampa, FloridaHyde Park is an historic neighborhood and district located within the city limits of Tampa. The ZIP code for the district is 33606.-Description:Hyde Park is located adjacent to the University of Tampa and Downtown...
- International Plaza and Bay StreetInternational Plaza and Bay StreetInternational Plaza and Bay Street is a large upscale shopping mall located in the Westshore business district of Tampa, Florida. The mall, which opened in 2001, was built to give travelers an option to shop and dine in high-class surroundings, while at the same time be able to stay near Tampa...
- SoHoSoho, Tampa, FloridaSoHo Tampa, short for "South Howard Avenue," is an entertainment district within the Hyde Park neighborhood of Tampa. Some of the main cross streets are Kennedy Boulevard , Cleveland Street, Platt Street and Swann Avenue. The area has some of the finest examples of architecture in the city...
- Ybor City