Author

Alex English

Alex English is a communications strategist, writer, and Tampa native covering civic life, urbanism, and the forces shaping Tampa’s future. He publishes econami, a substack about wealth and wellness, and runs English Public, a boutique public relations agency.

Alex's Latest Articles

Graze 1910 serves up American fare in what used to be a streetcar storage and maintenance facility.
Urban Stimuli: Armature Works, Tampa Heights

This is really Tampa: Armature Works will evolve how you think about Tampa Heights and the urban core.

As urban core grows in Tampa, challenges begin to match ambitions

An early morning gathering of young professionals and urban dwellers focuses on what more is needed in Tampa's urban core despite major progress in recent years.

Water fountains in Tampa Theatre are works of art.
Urban Stimuli: A peek inside restoration of Tampa Theatre

Cherished landmark Tampa Theatre completes one phase of major restoration thanks to a collaborative and multiparty commitment to preservation.

11 people, projects in Downtown Tampa recognized for urban excellence

The Tampa Downtown Partnership’s annual Urban Excellence Awards highlight efforts to elevate the urban core during the past year.

(L-R) Maria Gibbs, Scott Hutterman, Dr., Loren Murfield, and Jared Kohn at 1 Million Cups in Tampa.
1 Million Cups: Meet local doers tackling opportunities in the global marketplace

Pitch your business concept and get constructive criticism among friends and neighbors at 1 Million Cups Tampa.

A new facelift for historic Downtown Tampa landmark

Tampa Theatre gets new seats, lobby improvements and structural upgrades.

Carolyn Wilson, head of the Wilson Co. and owner of The Vault.
From blank to swank: Gin Joint opens in Downtown Tampa

Live piano playing, a tasty mix of cocktails and suspender-wearing wait staff bring old-school class to downtown Tampa's urban scene.

Ashly Anderson, senior design manager for Downtown Tampa Partnership
Q&A: Ashly Anderson and Shaun Drinkard, Tampa Downtown Partnership

When President and CEO Christine Burdick retires from her post at the Tampa Downtown Partnership, she will leave behind a team of creative thought leaders working to enhance the city's urban scene. Meet two key team members.

OE is for Oxford Exchange.
Urban Stimuli: The Oxford Exchange in Tampa

Five years after opening, the Oxford Exchange in Tampa continues to be an example of creative placemaking that stimulates additional investment in a neighborhood and helps define an urban area. Learn how OE has evolved and what’s next.  

Our Partners

St. Pete Innovation District
THEA logo
JWB logo

Don't miss out!

Everything Tampa Bay, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.