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The City of Tampa Solid Waste Department will open two drop-off sites for storm-related vegetative debris which include tree branches, tree trunks, and other leafy material. The two sites will open Wednesday, October 19, 2022. …
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City of Tampa Solid Waste Concludes Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole Vegetative Debris CleanupThe City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will conclude its Hurricane-related Ian and Nicole Vegetative Debris…
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All are welcome to sing Tampa a very happy 137th birthday alongside city leaders and historians Monday, July 15, 2024. The special event precedes a week-long line up of special events showcasing the city's history over the past century.
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As high temperatures blanket the Tampa Bay region, and residents look for ways to keep cool during the hottest months of the year, the City of Tampa is eager to unveil its first Heat Resilience Playbook. Created in collaboration with researchers at…
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The City of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department and the Hillsborough Transit Authority are launching Swim With HART – a program that lets HART riders gain free admission into City of Tampa pools.The pilot program will run through the end of the…
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The City of Tampa is excited to announce the launch of “Suds and Solutions,” a unique initiative aimed at providing residents with valuable information on city services and programs while they enjoy free laundry services. This community-focused…
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Tampa Convention Center has released renderings of its 18 new waterfront meeting rooms. As part of its $38 million Capital Improvement Campaign, the 18 new waterfront meeting rooms will feature floor to ceiling windows with spectacular views of the…
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The Tampa Convention Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for its new Waterfront Meeting Rooms, marking the completion of the center’s largest renovation project since it was built in 1990. The Capital Improvement project…
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Golfers at Rogers Park in Tampa will now be able to use state-of-the-art technology to enhance their skills.Toptracer Range is a cutting-edge technology system that transforms the traditional driving range experience by tracking the flight of a golf…
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TAMPA, Fla. (July 3, 2024) -- As the Tampa Bay region continues to experience drier-than-normal weather conditions, residents will continue to only be allowed to irrigate their lawns once-a-week. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (…
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In its continued effort to address the affordable housing crisis, the City of Tampa is awarding up to $100,000 to eligible homes that need critical repairs. Through the Healthy Homes Program, funded by a $1.9 million federal grant, the city aims to…
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Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay, an annual event filled with fireworks, concerts, and competitions, is set to return on Thursday, July 4, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park.This event, which began in 2019, is a family-friendly, community…
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Tampa is turning purple and gold! The Tampa Convention Center is proud to welcome Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for their 84th International Grand Conclave June 26 to July 2. This event is expected to bring close to 30,000 visitors…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of Independence Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on Thursday will not receive…
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Mayor Jane Castor has been chosen to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance, joining forces with 22 other mayors from regions including North America, South America, and the Caribbean.Through this Alliance, Tampa will receive support…
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2024) – Get ready to soar, Tampa! More than 100,000 spectators are expected for the Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday, November 9 outside the Tampa Convention Center. This unique, high-flying event will have an…
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Two months after its first residents found shelter inside of its Hope Cottages, Catholic Charities will break ground Monday on its $1.5 million Homeless Shelter Community Center. The facility, named “The Matthew 25 Community Center,” will be the…
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The City of Tampa is thrilled to announce its first-ever Tech Show, set to transform the City Center at Hanna Avenue into a hub of innovation, opportunity, and fun on Friday, June 21. The event, geared towards tech enthusiasts, business owners, job…
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The 15th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson takes place Thursday, June 20, 2024, and the City of Tampa is participating again, hosting lessons at four pools.The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is a global drowning-prevention event launched by…
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Committed to reducing its carbon footprint, the City of Tampa is excited to learn it will be awarded a nearly one-million-dollar grant to fund the purchase of up to 13 new electric police vehicles for the Tampa Police Department.U.S. Representative…
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The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board voted earlier today to approve $8.49 million for commercial grants through the end of Fiscal Year 2024. The grant funds will benefit commercial property and businesses owners across ten CRA areas. In…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers: Residential Collection does not occur on Wednesdays, so…
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The Tampa Theatre will lift the curtain on its first expansion in its 98-year history Friday, as it unveils a new “microcinema” to the public.The new addition was made possible in part by funds from the City's Downtown Tampa Community Redevelopment…
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With infrastructure improvements topping the list of priorities for the next few years, the City of Tampa is excited to announce the completion of a $100 million retrofit of its McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility.Originally established in 1985, it…
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The City of Tampa's housing community is coming together Friday to celebrate the years-long journey of one Tampa couple toward homeownership. Jacqueline and Patrick Knox have worked for sixteen years to realize their dream of owning a home, faced…
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The Tampa Convention Center is one step away from defending its title of Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S., after advancing to the finalist round in the 2024 Stella Awards. The center was among a limited number of nominees that received…
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Following the recent launch of its new yard waste initiative, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, in partnership with Veransa Group, will host a free compost giveaway.On Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to…
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After four years of a design build wastewater project to replace an aging 54" force main, crews are nearing completion of the infrastructural marvel. A pipeline extending approximately 13,700 linear feet now runs from the Howard F. Curren Advanced…
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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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In an effort to assist homeowners and permit applicants with navigating the residential permitting process, the City of Tampa has launched a user-friendly tool to work alongside its permit system.The guide, named Permit Navigator, or PermitNav for…
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As the Atlantic Hurricane Season approaches, starting this Saturday, June 1, and running through November 30, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting above-normal hurricane activity this year. There are an estimated…
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The City of Tampa will be unveiling and dedicating six new monuments at Veterans Plaza in Jim Walter Park today, May 29, at 10:30 a.m.The monuments for these World War II veterans and their unveiling have been years in the making. The residents —…
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Morning AquaFitness Exercise Class at Roy Jenkins Pool.
City of Tampa Facing Lifeguard ShortageUrging All Interested to ApplyToday, Tampa Parks & Recreation Aquatic Leaders are visiting Roy Jenkins Pool to express the city’s crucial…
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In an effort to combat the affordable housing crisis for our aging populations, the Tampa City Council approved $750,000 to help fund the construction of an 88-unit affordable housing complex called Madison Highlands II.The funds were made possible…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on Monday will not receive garbage,…
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Don't be alarmed if you hear explosions, simulated gunfire, and low-flying helicopters on Wednesday, May 8, near the Tampa Convention Center, as U.S. Special Operations Command hosts a thrilling capabilities demonstration from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M.The…
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Identified as one of the most dangerous streets in Tampa for drivers and pedestrians, a portion of W Cleveland Street will be undergoing a series of safety improvements and roadway enhancements.Sunday night, May 19, construction crews began working…
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The City of Tampa will officially break ground Tuesday afternoon on its first phase of Rome Yards, the transformative and inclusive development in the West Tampa community. Alongside developer Related Urban Development Group and the Tampa Housing…
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The second annual Memorial Park Cemetery Clean-Up will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18.Volunteers — more than 75 have registered — will be cleaning headstones, distributing flags, and picking up trash. The Parks and Recreation…
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Don't be alarmed if you hear explosions, simulated gunfire, and low-flying helicopters on Wednesday, May 8, near the Tampa Convention Center, as U.S. Special Operations Command hosts a thrilling capabilities demonstration from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M.…
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The City of Tampa Mayor's Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council proudly presents Tampa's first-ever Asian Film Series on Sunday, May 19th, 2024. The event is being held at Tampa Theatre in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander…
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Routine driving patterns in Downtown Tampa are going to be impacted by an upcoming construction project.Starting Monday, May 13th, 2024, E. Jackson Street, between Tampa Street and Franklin Street, will be reduced to one eastbound lane as crews…
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A City of Tampa Solid Waste Driver is being recognized for going above and beyond his job duties to help a mother find her toddler who had wandered away from home.David Llanos was awarded the Life Changer Award by Mayor Jane Castor and the City of…
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TAMPA, Fla. (April 30, 2024) -- One hundred and seventy-five years after Tampa's incorporation, the city is undergoing…
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Tampa is buzzing with anticipation before Game 1 of the Playoffs. To ignite the fervor among fans, the City of Tampa, in partnership with the Lightning, will host a banner drop on Friday outside Old City Hall.
The public, along with members of the…
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Event Season Rolls On
Heads up, Tampa! We have yet another jam-packed weekend ahead, filled with parades, performances, and the predictable volumes of traffic that come along with them.
Drivers should be prepared for congestion, detours, and…
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Drone footage of the area where the West River area will see the Riverwalk expanded. This area covers Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park to I-275. See the full map below.
The City of Tampa is taking the next step in the West River District…
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In the ongoing effort to enhance Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the third annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, when 500 free trees will be distributed to community members.
Tampa residents will receive…
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City officials, Skanska representatives, and dozens of passionate community members will attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the transformation of Fair Oaks Park.
The $34.7-million project, approved by Tampa City Council last month, will be…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the second year in a row. The center won the gold medal, the…
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