Art is set to shine all over downtown Tampa

[bobliocatt]

Lights on Tampa will allow enjoyment without admission, Mayor Pam Iorio said.

By JANET ZINK, Times Staff Writer

Published April 26, 2005

TAMPA - The Poe Garage on Ashley Drive isn't much to look at.

But city officials think by the end of the year art lovers and the simply curious may make it a destination.

The garage is one of the sites chosen for Lights on Tampa, an exhibit of light-based artwork that will illuminate eight buildings and landmarks in downtown Tampa beginning in November.

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[TallTampa]

This is something that's long overdue. Miami's skyline really shines at night with it's signature lighting and Jacksonvile has seemed to take a page out of their book with their nice lighting on the riverfront and bridges. Both Tampa and St.Pete would be smart the capitalize on this type of lighting with their beautiful waterfronts.