Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn presented to a sold out audience of 350 attendees at the 2022 Great Cities Symposium, held October 12th at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. His engaging talk centered upon how Tampa transformed its downtown with a focus on the underutilized Hillsborough River with the revitalization and expansion of waterfront parks and the completion of the Tampa | more...

The Great Cities Symposium 2022 is a wrap!  Our speaker was former Mayor of Tampa Bob Buckhorn, who was gracious to respond to many media inquiries. Please see the links to the media coverage below. MEDIA COVERAGE  Melissa Ross: Bob Buckhorn and Great Cities First Coast Connect, October 3, 2022 Mark Woods:  Tampa transformed its downtown – former mayor says Jacksonville | more...

The Silent Auction at the October 12th Great Cities Symposium features ten unique Jacksonville experiences led by local experts and professionals.  The items are offered in-person at the event at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. For those attending the event, plan your bids today! "A Walk in the Woods" with Mark Woods Join outdoors columnist Mark Woods for one of | more...

Our third annual Great Cities Symposium is fast approaching, and we hope to see you there! Speaker:  Mayor Bob Buckhorn of Tampa (2011-2019) Wednesday, October 12th 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Garden Club of Jacksonville $100 per person Tickets at www.scenicjax.org. Mayor Buckhorn presided over the rapid growth and increased vibrancy of Tampa’s urban core during his two terms as mayor of | more...