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New Bikes Being Delivered to Tampa Kids Through onbikes and Caroling with Castor
For the fifth year in a row, Mayor Jane Castor and community partners will make surprise deliveries of brand new bikes to deserving kids throughout the City of…
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The City of Tampa is partnering with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful to invite a dozen local artists to create works of art on storm drain concrete tops at Robles Park in Tampa. The artists' designs will focus on the "Only Rain Down the Drain" educational…
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The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the City of Tampa, is thrilled to announce updates for the 2024 parade and activities honoring the life and legacy of Civil Rights Leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The…
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City of Tampa Garbage Collection Schedule Revised for Christmas and New Year Holidays A new collection schedule is now…
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The newly opened City Center at Hanna Avenue is proud to announce a “Meet the Artist” event featuring Nneka Jones, the artist behind the Tampa-inspired piece on display inside the center lobby. Jones spent months teaching the skill of embroidery to…
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MORE THAN 3 MILES OF WATER PIPELINES REPLACED IN VIRGINIA PARK The City of Tampa and its partners are…
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As the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prepares to release its drinking water regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "Forever Chemicals," the Tampa Water Department is exploring a pioneering approach that will…
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The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual Illuminate East Tampa celebration. Community leaders and City staff will light up three floating holiday trees at Robert L. Cole, Sr. Community Lake, located at 1798 E. Martin Luther King, Jr.…
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The downtown Tampa area is expected to see an influx of more than 30,000 people on Saturday, December 9, due to several large-scale events coupled with road closures and on-going construction projects, making navigating in and out of downtown more…
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It’s that time of year when little elves are working hard to compile a list for Santa to check twice to see who has been naughty or nice. To be extra certain, Santa will be making personalized Christmas phone calls to our youngest City of Tampa…
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Six years after it launched its project to bring affordable homes to our community, the City of Tampa will unveil the third phase of its Infill Housing Program. Eighteen lots will be awarded during Phase III, including some for multi-family housing…
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The City of Tampa is gearing up for a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, during which the Tampa Police Department, Tampa Fire Rescue, and 25 participating agencies will train on responding to a mass casualty incident.…
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The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual New Tampa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting. Community leaders and City staff will light up a large Christmas tree at the New Tampa…
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Mayor Recognizes Homeowners for their Water-Wise Landscape…
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The City of Tampa McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility, the McKay Bay Scale House and Transfer Station is open to the general public and commercial customers following a power outage caused by an unrelated issue with nearby TECO power…
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As part of its ongoing efforts to keep adults engaged and active within their communities, Tampa Parks and Recreation's Davis Barksdale Senior Center will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dance today. From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., active members…
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Due to this year’s drought, the Southwest Florida Management Water District (SWFWMD) issued a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage for Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. This order will limit Tampa Water Department customers to irrigating once a…
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The Event Service Professional Association (ESPA) representing event service personnel throughout North America has named Una Garvey, Tampa Convention Center & Tourism Director and Suzanne Seder, Convention Services Manager, the recipients of…
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In the summer of 2023 City of Tampa residents had the opportunity to weigh in on key quality of life issues such as transportation, housing affordability, public safety, and parks.  The City of Tampa is committed to engaging the public to help…
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In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday,  November 24, 2023.   Commercial and Residential Customers will not receive collection service on â€¦
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Tampa is bringing back the holiday cheer with its annual #ShopSmallTampa campaign. For the fourth year in a row, the city will offer a festive guide to help discover and support local shops and services right at…
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Committed to making Tampa's streets safer for everyone, regardless of mode of travel, the City of Tampa is excited to announce it has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to create safer…
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One of Tampa's most iconic landmarks, the River Park Tower in Sulphur Springs, is being refurbished for the first time since 1989. Standing more than 200 ft. high, and carrying a near 100-year-old history, the interior and exterior of the structure…
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In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023. …
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process Monday, November 6 through Monday, November 27. This is routine maintenance that preserves the quality of our drinking water. Customers may experience a slight change in…
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The Tampa Water Department announced today that the 2019 Water Quality Report is now available online for their customers and other stakeholders to download and read. The report includes important information about how we are complying with federal…
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Today, the City of Tampa launched TPA-WRX (TPA Works), a primary resource for job seekers and employers for career placement and job training. This comprehensive website includes a robust mix of educational resources, live job opportunities, and…
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More Tampa Bay residents are now finding work in some of the area’s leading industries, including financial services, real-estate, and other professional services, according to the City of Tampa’s Workforce Development team.…
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The City of Tampa's Wastewater Department is set to invest $21 million into expansive upgrades that will improve the reliability and sustainability of its infrastructure. The Tampa City Council approved the funding that will go toward replacing…
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To bring awareness to metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and to show support to those impacted by the disease, the City of Tampa will illuminate multiple locations on Friday evening. Old City Hall, the Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Park, the Louver Fountain…
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The Tampa Convention Center was named as a 2024 winner among Exhibitor Magazine’s Centers of Excellence. This prestigious list honors North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and corporate events.…
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 With water usage in the City of Tampa continuing to rise and reach record levels, the Water Department is encouraging Tampa customers to participate in the "Imagine a Day Without Water" challenge.…
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The City of Tampa is excited to welcome members of the public to its City Center at Hanna Avenue in East Tampa. The 161,000 square foot building now serves as a centralized location for multiple city departments, a community gathering spot, and a…
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The City of Tampa has received a $1.75 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Build America Bureau to establish and operate a Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) office that will help move our region forward…
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will be unveiling the renovations made to Forest Hills Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon. Worth $4.2 million, the improvements and new features include new multi purpose courts for…
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The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency is excited to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Well, a new wellness hub located in East Tampa, on â€¦
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Safety Improvements Completed Along One of Tampa's Most Popular Corridors The first…
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NEW PROPERTY TOOL With nearly two months of hurricane season remaining, the City of…
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PURPOSE: Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department's After School and Out of School programs serve nearly 2,000 students every school year. Applications for upcoming holiday breaks and school closures are opening up and the program is…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has won the top honor for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. in the prestigious 2023 Northstar Stella Awards. The Tampa Convention Center received the gold medal in the awards category…
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PURPOSE: The City of Tampa will raise the Italian flag to celebrate the influence of Italians in the City of Tampa and our friendship with Italy and the City of Agrigento with whom we have a Sister City agreement.…
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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JANE CASTOR Mayor Jane Castor has released the following…
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East Tampa's "The Open Cafe" Re-Opens their Doors after Major Renovation! Media Availability WHO: Tampa CRA, CRA Board Members, and St. John Cathedral and Noah Community Outreach
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
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Smoke Testing in Neighborhoods Helps Identify Wastewater Pipe Problems. As part of Tampa's continued efforts to improve and update its wastewater infrastructure, crews will be conducting smoke testing in neighborhoods to identify defects within…
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Parking Division Awarded NPA Innovative Organization of the Year   Serving approximately 10,000 drivers every day, and always seeking to enhance the customer experience, the City of Tampa's Parking Division is honored to have been named "…
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The number of renovated parks in the City of Tampa continues to grow, with South Tampa's Cal Dickson Tennis Center the newest to join the list. 

Featuring a new fenced play area, complete with a 'tricycle track,' paved walkways, 2,500…
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City of Tampa Kicking Off Soulwalk Community Cookbook   The City of Tampa is announcing its latest Soulwalk initiative, the Soulwalk Community Cookbook, with a launch event and call for recipes. The city is seeking community…
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The votes are in for Tampa Magazine's "Best of the City," and the City of Tampa is honored to have two of its parks win first and second place in the "Best Park" in the Tampa Bay area category. 

Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park topped the…
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After an unusually dry rainy season and a significant rise in water usage, the City of Tampa Water Department is urging residents and businesses to use water wisely. Starting this month, water conservation staff will be hosting a series of free,…
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City Joins Effort to Clean our Coastline   Keeping our parks and coastlines trash-free not only benefits our local neighborhoods, but it also protects our main source of drinking water: the Hillsborough River. To preserve our natural…