We Are Proud To Present The 20th Taste Of New Tampa & Other Events!

The 20th annual “Taste of New TampaTM” will be held Sunday, March 24, noon-6 p.m., in Primrose Park, located behind the Primrose School of Tampa Palms (5307 Primrose Lake Cir., off Commerce Park Blvd.).

Current New Tampa Chamber members may obtain a booth at the discounted fee of $200, while non-members have to pay $275, which includes the cost of a one-year basic Chamber membership. Restaurant members aparticipate for FREE and will receive ½ of each $1 Taste tickets they collect back to offset their food and other costs. Presale admission for attendees has been reduced to just $5, . but that admission goes up to $10 at the gate. Kids ages 12 and under are admitted free. Food and drink tickets cost $1 and each vendor will decide what their tastes will cost.

We are still seeking sponsors, from one available title sponsorship of $10,000 (which guarantees the sponsor the primary position on all marketing on everything we print; for example, the goody bags and wristbands), to just $500, which allows you to display an advertising vehicle at the event.

You also have the opportunity to sponsor the “Battle of the Bands.” Battle sponsors will be able to place their banners alongside a very impressive, professional stage. The cost is $3,000 for one side of the stage or $5,000 to sponsor both sides of the stage.

All interested Taste business sponsors and exhibitors are urged to call Regina Ramalheira at 245-8893.

 

Entertainment Lineup

This will be the first time the Taste will feature a “Battle of the Bands” competition, with four local bands competing for a cash prize of $500. Here is the Battle lineup:

12-12:45 — Toxic Luv

1-1:45 — Skinny & Chubbies

2-2:45 — Nervous Energy

3- 3:45 — Serotonic

Following the Battle, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn will speak at 4:30 p.m. The Chamber also has booked the Big Brother Band to be the headline act for the 20th annual Taste. Google Big Brother, which has a huge Tampa Bay following. Our Closing Ceremony will be held at 6 p.m, when the $500 cash prize will be awarded to the “Battle of the Bands” winner.

 

Thanks To All Of Our Current Taste Sponsors:

$2,500-$4,999

Primrose School of Tampa Palms

Florida Hospital Tampa & Wesley

Chapel (also providing bottled water)

The Law Offices of Matthew J.

Jowanna, P.A.

BB&T Bank

New Tampa Neighborhood News

Tampa Bay Times

 

$1,500

Mini Cooper of Wesley Chapel

 

$500

New Tampa Family YMCA

Regina Ramalheira,

RE/MAX – First In Real Estate

Sign-A-Rama

We Love Logos

Standard Pacific Homes

 

Thanks To All Of Our Current Taste Volunteers:

Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church

Liberty Middle School

Freedom High School

Boy Scout Troop 142

 

We still need a team of 20 more volunteers to arrive at the event at 7:30 a.m. and stay until noon to direct the vendors to their booths and then to parking. Call Regina at 245-8893 to offer to help.

And this year, a portion of our net proceeds will benefit the Florida Hospital Foundation! See the story on page 1 for the complete list of participating Taste restaurants, as of our press time.

 

Other Upcoming Events

After the Taste, the Chamber is planning some fun evening events and we welcome your ideas. One thought we have is a “Progressive Plaza,” where in 2 hours, attendees can visit 3 businesses located in the same plaza for drinks, appetizers and desserts. Let us know if you’re interested.

Tuesday, March 12, 11:30 a.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club – Our Guest Speakers are from the team at the upcoming New Tampa “Relay for Life!” We are looking for a $50 sponsor for this event, which will give you 10 minutes to feature your business, sell merchandise and pass out info to all attendees. We also welcome Chamber members to have a drawing or offer giveaways at our luncheons.

Tuesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m., at Hunter’s Green Country Club – Our guest speaker will be Councilman Mike Suarez – City of Tampa District 1 At Large. We are looking for a $50 sponsor for this event, too.

For all questions and registrations for any event please call our executive assistant Jayne Baker at 293-2464 or 2012-13 President Regina Ramalheira at 245-8893. You may also inquire on line on our exciting revamped NewTampaChamber.org website.