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Subscribe Contact Us Doing Business Why Westshore Tampa’s Westshore District is the center of activity not only in the Tampa Bay region, but also on Florida’s West Coast. Learn More Development Real Estate Development Tour The District Amenities Hotels & Meeting Space Shopping & Dining Resources Alliance Events Resource Center Explore Westshore Interactive Maps Explore things to do, what’s new and what’s to come for those who work, live, play and stay in Tampa’s vibrant Westshore District. Learn More The District Why Westshore Live in Westshore Entertainment Parks & Green Spaces Shopping & Dining Sports & Entertainment Hotels & Meeting Space Community Information Community Events Getting Around Resource Center Westshore Alliance Westshore Alliance From modern transportation to marketing and beautification, the District is focused on being the best it can be. Learn MoreLeadership Priorities Strategic Plan 2023-2033 Additional Information Alliance Events Alliance News Resource Center Membership Member Portal Enrollment Form Member Directory Becoming A Member Resources Visit Westshore Westshore offers something for everyone – whether you’re planning a full-scale conference, a weekend getaway or something in between. Learn More Resources Alliance News Publications & Reports Newsletters Membership Member News Deals Job Board Westshore Alliance Priorities Member Application Member Directory Together We Rise See why the evolving Westshore District is Tampa Bay’s largest employment center with more than 6,500 businesses. Explore Westshore Located on the western edge of the City of Tampa, the Westshore District is home to more than 6,500 businesses. Experience the region’s largest commercial office district while in close proximity to the finest shopping, dining, sports & entertainment that Tampa has to offer. Make Westshore’s thriving district part of your future business plan in Tampa. Our Leaders are invested in Westshore Strategic Plan 2023-2033 Upcoming Community & Member Events Membership Success @ Westshore Paving the Way of the Future A Business Gateway Westshore is the largest commercial market in the Tampa Bay region with more than 6,500 businesses, 100,000 employees and offering more than 15.3M SF in commercial office space. The area is poised for the success of the Tampa Bay office community. If you look at Westshore on a map, it’s really the bullseye of the Bay area. We can recruit talent from New Tampa, Brooksville, St. Pete. This is the one hub that brings all these different markets together.” Randy Hassen A Thriving Community Westshore is home to a thriving 24/7 community with 15,000 residents and growing. It boasts some of Tampa’s finest restaurants, world-class shopping, entertainment venues, extraordinary hotels and vibrant neighborhoods. People are excited about what’s happening in the area. You see more and more people walking around the area than ever before, because it’s being connected with all these different pieces. The energy is second to none, and that does not die at 5 o’ clock.” Saxon Baum Positioned for Growth The Westshore District will continue to grow and expand with many projects focused on infrastructure and investments in a variety of industries. The top-rated Tampa International Airport (TPA) is within the district as are much of the region’s hospitality offerings with 45 hotels and more than 250 restaurants. I think you need to come and explore it, because you will see that this is a great place to live, work and play.” Karin Coleman Our History & Our Future The District Through the Years Today, the Westshore District is a hub not only for Tampa Bay, but for the West Coast of Florida. It boasts some of Tampa’s finest restaurants, world-class shopping, a vibrant neighborhood and more. Continued planning and innovation ensure that the community will continue to grow and thrive responsibly. 2020 2013 is a big year for Westshore. The Westshore District Public Realm Master Plan is published and the Courtney Campbell Trail opens for recreational use. Future-thinking becomes baked into the Westshore culture. 2010s International Plaza opens in 2001, bringing with it upscale first in market shops, restaurants and, eventually, an attached hotel. 2000s Groundbreaking on the Raymond James Stadium in 1996 is followed by the first Buccaneers game in 1998 against the Chicago Bears. 1990s 1983 sees the first annual meeting of the Westshore Development Association and Ron Rotella is named the Executive Director. The name of the organization is officially changed to the Westshore Alliance in 1989. 1980s From cow pastures and orange groves, a greater vision is conceived. This began with the original air strip being located within the District. It continued with the Tampa Stadium groundbreaking taking place in 1966 and opening of the first Austin Center Building in 1967 which kicks off a wave of innovation that quintuples land value. Early Years Stay Connected Join our email list to receive the latest news on the Westshore District. Email * Submit ABOUT WESTSHORE Quick Facts Real Estate Development Live in Westshore Getting Around Interactive Maps WESTSHORE ALLIANCEBoard of Directors Committees Newsletters Contact Us Membership Opportunities Membership Benefits & Enrollment Member Directory Alliance Events MEMBER PORTAL LOGIN © 2024 Company...