{"id":2205426,"date":"2025-12-19T14:29:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2205426"},"modified":"2025-12-19T14:29:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T14:29:47","slug":"new-3500-seat-venue-announced-in-plans-for-entertainment-district-in-tampa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/new-3500-seat-venue-announced-in-plans-for-entertainment-district-in-tampa\/","title":{"rendered":"New 3,500-seat venue announced in plans for entertainment district in Tampa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 A new entertainment district was announced for downtown Tampa by Strategic Property Partners on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>The new district will feature:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A 3,500-seat music and performance venue designed for rising and mid-tier touring artists. <\/li>\n<li>A 250-room hotel featuring indoor and outdoor amenities.<\/li>\n<li>100,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment. <\/li>\n<li>More than 1,000 parking spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Credit: Strategic Property Partners <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img 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https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District-3.jpg?resize=50,31 50w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District-3.jpg?resize=876,547 876w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Credit: Strategic Property Partners <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1201\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3118462\" data-id=\"3118462\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.-2jpg.jpg?resize=1151,720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.-2jpg.jpg 1920w, 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Property Partners <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\">\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3118463\" data-id=\"3118463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=1152,720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=300,188 300w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=768,480 768w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=1152,720 1152w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=1536,960 1536w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=50,31 50w, https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/Renderings-Plans-Tampa-Entertainment-District.jpg?resize=876,547 876w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 899px) 100vw, 876px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Credit: Strategic Property Partners <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to Vinik Sports Group, the project is privately financed, supports the broader Water Street Tampa vision, and will create energy around the Benchmark International Arena. <\/p>\n<p>Strategic Property Partners is planning to work with Vinik Sports Group to manage the entertainment venue.<\/p>\n<p>According to a release, the district is proposed for a vacant parcel across from the Benchmark International Arena on Channelside Drive between Morgan Street and Jefferson Street. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWater Street Tampa was designed to evolve, and this entertainment district is the next step in completing the larger vision,\u201d said Josh Taube, CEO of Strategic Property Partners. \u201cWater Street Tampa today is a dynamic neighborhood with waterfront, public spaces, residences, retail, hotels, and offices all connected through a walkable experience. This project activates the western edge of the neighborhood by adding an entertainment energy through live music and cultural experiences; strengthening WST as a preeminent destination.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr1_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<div class=\"nlp-ignore-block article-content rich-text\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\">\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/home-for-the-holidays\/helpful-tips-for-the-holiday-travel-season\/\">Helpful tips for the holiday travel season<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfla.com\/news\/hillsborough-county\/tpa-expecting-around-80k-passengers-a-day-during-holiday-season\/\">TPA expecting around 80K passengers a day during holiday season<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The new venue is expected to offer a right-sized performance space that Tampa does not currently have. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cFans will see more shows, more often, and with greater variety,\u201d said Steve Griggs, Chief Executive Officer of Vinik Sports Group. \u201cThis district will strengthen the entertainment ecosystem surrounding the arena, forging the live entertainment center of Tampa Bay. A venue of this size provides much-needed flexibility for booking more artists and world-class shows to our region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The venue is also expected to bring more performers to the downtown area and give fans more opportunities to experience live music, Vinik Sports Group said. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis Water Street expansion moves Tampa forward as a top entertainment destination,\u201d said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor. \u201cIt strengthens tourism and creates new experiences for residents and visitors, all within steps of the Riverwalk and Convention Center.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"ad-unit ad-unit--mr2_ab\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The project is expected to extend the Ford Thunder Alley experience across Channelside Drive. <\/p>\n<p>Strategic Property Partners plans to break ground on the project in 2027. <\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This story has been updated to correct the number of parking spaces the district will feature.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.wfla.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 A new entertainment district was announced for downtown Tampa by Strategic Property Partners on Thursday. The new district will feature: A 3,500-seat music and performance venue designed for rising and mid-tier touring artists. A 250-room hotel featuring indoor and outdoor amenities. 100,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment. 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