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Once considered the gateway to West Tampa, the iconic park with ties to the community's rich history will be upgraded to a vibrant, safe and popular gathering space.Salcines Park, named for longtime West Tampa Civic Leader Emiliano Salcines, will be…
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In honor of Earth Month, the City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will celebrate the winners of the 2025 3R's Art & Poetry contest.This year celebrates the 20th year of the youth contest.Each year, local…
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To celebrate Round 1 of the playoffs and ignite fervor among fans, the City of Tampa, in partnership with the Lightning, will host a banner drop on Wednesday, April 16, outside Old City Hall.The public, along with members of the media, are invited…
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The City of Tampa has passed another milestone in its effort to bring transformative and inclusive development to the West Tampa community. The City recently announced the top three candidates for consideration as the lead developer for its Rome…
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MAYOR CASTOR ANNOUNCING LAUNCH OF
TAMPA SOULWALKA NEW ART AND HERITAGE TRAIL CELEBRATING TAMPA’S BLACK COMMUNITIESVisitors can experience nearly 100 public artworks and historic sites using a free digital guide and printed map of walking…
TAMPA SOULWALKA NEW ART AND HERITAGE TRAIL CELEBRATING TAMPA’S BLACK COMMUNITIESVisitors can experience nearly 100 public artworks and historic sites using a free digital guide and printed map of walking…
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Bridges to Business Connects Small Businesses with Big OpportunitiesThe City of Tampa is now providing new opportunities for small, minority subcontractors contractors across the Tampa Bay Area to get involved with City of Tampa Construction…
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Resilient Tampa, a roadmap towards a stronger and more equitable future, created despite the COVID-19 pandemic, builds upon the city’s assets and strengths to address the most urgent shocks and stresses facing Tampa. Mayor Jane Castor and the…
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Commits to Major Solar Investment on Hanna Avenue Municipal Building The City of Tampa is now developing the city’s first Resilient Tampa Community Plan. The plan advances one of Mayor Castor’s major campaign commitments and is part of the…
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) is inviting the community to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to Tampa’s past, present, and future at the 36th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration.On…
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The City of Tampa will honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Freedom Playground of MacFarlane Park. Freedom Playground is Tampa's first boundless playground where children of all abilities can play side by side. The…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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30 years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed, securing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Today, the City of Tampa remains fully committed to providing equitable access to the City’s programs and…
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Today, please join Jacobs Engineering at 4:30 pm for a fun and enriching STEM lesson and activity! Jacobs is partnering with local schools for a weekly series of live, STEM events for students. This event is tailored for…
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The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department as a…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Alan Clendenin, and other city officials.
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an …
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an …
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Named one of the most “beautiful cinemas” in the world, the Tampa Theatre is receiving much-needed repair and restoration improvements to protect and fully preserve the iconic landmark. Phase I of the restoration efforts started in…
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Rendering of Solar Panels at the City Center at Hanna Avenue Project.
City Center at Hanna Avenue Project Wins Sustainability AwardThe City Center at Hanna Project was recently honored with an award in sustainability from the American…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Alan Clendenin, and other city officials invite the community to join in a special LGBT flag-raising ceremony outside Old City Hall.This event marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time dedicated to uplifting…
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Tampa achieved a 45% increase in construction value despite the global pandemicThe City of Tampa has concluded its extensive process to identify a developer to lead transformative and inclusive development in the West Tampa community. During a news…
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host the 37th Annual Black History Celebration today, February 17, at 11 a.m. inside the historic Tampa Theatre (711 North Franklin Street). This inspiring event is free and open to the…
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The City of Tampa is set to host a major expo aimed at boosting small business opportunities in the construction industry.The Semi-Annual Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Expo is taking place on Thursday, December 19, from 2…
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On its first year anniversary, the City of Tampa’s City Center at Hanna Avenue is proud to announce it has achieved one of the most prestigious green building certifications for its commitment to smart planning, strength, and fairness.The U.S. Green…
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The City of Tampa has implemented a new pilot project focused on improving accessibility for people that are blind or visually impaired.The City has worked alongside assistive technology company Lazarillo to create…
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More than 3,700 New Jobs Projected by 2027The tech industry in Tampa is thriving and showing no signs of slowing down. The information technology sector has experienced significant growth over the past five years in the Tampa Bay Region,…
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Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Spring Holiday Collection ScheduleThe City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the spring holiday.
Residential customers will not receive collection…
Residential customers will not receive collection…
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The City of Tampa is hosting a public open house tonight at 6 p.m. to share information on the Trees for Tampa program. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from community members on preliminary planting plans for portions of Ybor City…
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host the 37th Annual Black History Celebration on Monday, February 17, at 11 a.m. inside the historic Tampa Theatre (711 North Franklin Street)…
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Community members are invited to attend the City of Tampa’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Festival on Friday, June 16, 2023.The event will take place outside Old City Hall, located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, from 11:00 a.m.…
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Explore captivating soundscapes ranging from 1890s to 1980s
Ybor City's Seventh Ave; view west with automobiles, trolleys, and commercial buildings in 1927.
Photographer: Burgert Brothers, Publisher: Tampa-Hillsborough County…
Ybor City's Seventh Ave; view west with automobiles, trolleys, and commercial buildings in 1927.
Photographer: Burgert Brothers, Publisher: Tampa-Hillsborough County…
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The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., is gearing up its 2023 activities to celebrate the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The Foundation kicks off the new year with the annual MLK Parade…
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The City of Tampa will hire a designated advocate to help achieve the city’s unprecedented goal for minority and small business participation in the construction of the planned City Center on Hanna Avenue in East Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor…
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WHAT: Tampa's Parks & Recreation is officially breaking ground on newly renovated youth football fields in the Port Tampa neighborhood. CANDO Sports and the City of Tampa have been granted $100,000 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
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After Mayor Jane Castor and seven City Council members were sworn in for new, four-year terms today, the mayor touted Tampa's key ingredients for success: Unity, collaboration, and far-sighted thinking.
"The next four years will be about not…
"The next four years will be about not…
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The City of Tampa needs your help in planning for the future of our community, including how we prepare and recover from storm events, grow in a sustainable way and improve quality of life. Beginning Tuesday, Oct 11, city leaders will host a…
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The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the new board members of the Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities. Under the auspices of the City of Tampa Mayor's Office, the group serves as an advisory and advocacy group to represent the…
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City of Tampa Event Connects Subcontractors with ContractsThe City of Tampa is hosting a free event to connect local construction firms with upcoming subcontracting opportunities through its Job Order Contracting (JOC) program…
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Stormwater Virtual Town HallWith storm season quickly approaching, the City of Tampa will be highlighting the proactive steps the Stormwater Department is taking to ready its system.
From continuously clearing debris, installing back-up…
From continuously clearing debris, installing back-up…
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2025 Miss Asia Pacific Pageant and Singing Idol Contest Set for May 3The City of Tampa Mayor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council is proud to host the 2025 Miss Asia Pacific Scholarship Pageant…
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Tampa Convention Center is going for a three-peat! It is nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the third year in a row. The center won the gold medal, the top honor, for this category…
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Women's Final Four, Dove To Unveil Legacy Court Makeover Near Downtown TampaThe NCAA Women’s Final Four, in partnership with the Dove Brand, has teamed with the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee to provide the Riverfront…
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In an effort to more rapidly process over 1,000 applications received, the City of Tampa will be ending the pre-application period for Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program on Sunday, March 30th at 5 p.m. EST. The program offers mortgage assistance…
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The Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is back, bringing a day of authentic flavors and dynamic performances to the heart of downtown. The community event, set for March 22, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (600…
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New aid is available for Tampa homeowners affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The City of Tampa has a total of $3.2 million to distribute to primary homesteaded and income eligible residents.Starting Monday, March 24th, pre-applications will…
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The City of Tampa will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Paint Your Heart Out Tampa with a special flag-raising above Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the brick plaza at the corner of E. Kennedy Blvd and N. Franklin St. The…
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The City of Tampa continues to make progress on its recovery from last year's hurricanes, with five more Parks and Recreation facilities poised to open by the end of May."Storm clean-up or reconstruction touched nearly all of the City’s parks and…
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The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board is thrilled to announce the unanimous selection of Cedric McCray as the new CRA Director. McCray, who has served as interim CRA Director since Summer 2024, previously lead the East Tampa CRA.…
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In an effort to restore Tampa’s renowned tree canopy following back-to-back hurricanes, the City of Tampa is announcing a new partnership with Suncoast Credit Union and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful called “Plant Your Heart Out.”Modeled after Tampa’s…
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Senior Day in the Park is set for Friday, March 14, when more than 400 local seniors and 45 vendors will gather in Macfarlane Park for a free celebration that…
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🍀Lucky You! Here's the info for Tampa's St. Patrick's Festivities🍀Get ready, Tampa - spring break and St. Patrick’s celebrations are coming together for a lucky, but busy weekend filled with large crowds and heavier than usual traffic.Curtis Hixon…
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