The David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts will introduce a new restaurant, cafe, bar and a terrace with a large arch facing the downtown Tampa Riverwalk.
The David A Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts broke ground on a $100 million expansion project Monday.
The private campaign named “Boundless” will introduce an indoor and outdoor terrace under an arch leading to the Tampa Riverwalk. The Straz is also building a bistro on the Hillsborough River with an outdoor theater, a fine dining restaurant, a cafe and an expanded lounge.
The project will also include renovations with an expansion of the Patel Conservatory, updated lobbies and an arrival plaza.
The campaign has been in the works for years as planning began in 2008. Then, initial renderings were made public in 2016 under now-retired CEO Judy Lisi.
The Straz has raised 92% of the funds needed for construction, according to CEO and president Greg Holland.
The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency approved $25 million to fund the project in 2021.
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