Vision

Palma Ceia is one of Tampa’s most appealing neighborhoods since the early 1920’s. Inside Palma Ceia is an exclusive business and design community with consistent popularity that offers a most appealing destination concentrated with unique and diverse businesses providing an unparalleled feeling of authenticity.

Mission

The Palma Ceia Business & Design District (“PCBDD”) is a recognized Neighborhood Merchant Association organized in 2008 under the City of Tampa’s Neighborhood and Community Relations Office Guidelines . The voluntary merchant association represents member businesses on Macdill Avenue south of the Palma Ceia Golf and Country Club to Wallcraft Avenue and on Bay to Bay Boulevard east of Bayshore Avenue to Manhattan Avenue. PCBDD was formed to promote, support, enhance and advance the commercial, professional, financial and general business interests of the member businesses located in the Palma Ceia District.

Goals

• To enhance the historical beauty, ambience and physical environment of the district.

• To improve and maintain operational services promoting parking, transportation and public safety.

• To be a source of information for all member businesses about key issues which impact the area.

• To attract people to the district through marketing and special events.

• To work with local and regional individuals and agencies to foster economic growth.

Programs

• Promotion – web site, brochures, print ads, merchant directory and boundary signs offer general and business specific advertising.

• Member Events – encourage networking among members.

• Community Events – enhances the Palma Ceia Experience – can include a Grand Opening Celebration, Haute Pursuit Events, Art Strolls, and Exclusive Host of Creative Conversations, A Program of Americans for the Arts. 

• Business Retention and Attraction

• Gift Certificates and or Gift Cards