Live, Work & Play Downtown

When Petula Clark sang "Downtown" in 1964, the chorus ended, "Downtown, everything's waiting for you." Downtowns were vibrant then. In the years after that, many city neighborhoods gave way to urban sprawl and city trolleys were replaced by freeways and mass transit. It seemed nothing was waiting for you downtown. While the last decade has seen a gradual shift in that trend, recent projects have set off a genuine downtown resurgence. Now, 40 years after Petula Clark sang Downtown, in a what-goes-around-comes-around twist, those words again ring true for many downtowns across Florida. This isn't your grandfather's downtown though. Downtowns are looking up... literally. Skylines are getting taller. Trendy lofts and fashionable condos have replaced his walk-ups. The city again bustles with lively entertainment, but theatres have been replaced by rowdy sporting events and trendy night spots.

You don't have to imagine the changes. Take a look for yourself. I've put together downtown photo tours of Florida's cities that have experienced the biggest changes.
| Downtown Jacksonville | Downtown Miami |
| Downtown Orlando | Downtown St. Petersburg | Downtown Tampa |