Watch: Connecting CommunitiesTampa is taking its first steps toward a massive redevelopment of the north end of its downtown.An area ripe for renaissance, the northern area of Tampa's Central Business District -- between N Tampa…
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Speaking from the scenic Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park, Mayor Jane Castor delivered her 2025 State of the City address on Monday, April 28, celebrating a period of unprecedented progress, major infrastructure upgrades, and the continued…
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Earth Month Spotlights Tampa’s Increasing WasteAs the world celebrates Earth Month and promotes improved environmental stewardship, Tampa’s Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management Department is highlighting its increases in total waste…
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After completing a successful pilot program, the Tampa Water Department will continue to use ultrasonic technology to reduce algae growth in a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly way in parts of the Hillsborough River Reservoir.Under the two…
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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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Tampa Parks and Recreation Department to compete for prestigious honors in the park and recreation industryThe American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration(AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association…
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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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Program Helps Address Weather Preparedness, Community Strength, and Fair Access Challenges through LEED with Support from Bank of AmericaThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), creators of the LEED green building rating system, announced the City…
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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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In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa will celebrate AAPI heritage and culture at the 2024 Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival.The vibrant and colorful festival will…
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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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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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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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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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Tampa Parks and Recreation is set to officially open another fully inclusive and sensory-friendly playground, funded by the City of Tampa and approved by the Tampa City Council.The New Tampa All Abilities Playground, located at 17302 Commerce…
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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…
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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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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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Extreme rainfall events — more so than gradual sea level rise — is the primary environmental vulnerability to Tampa homeowners, according to a new Vulnerability Assessment of the City of Tampa. Published every five years, the new state-funded…
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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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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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In celebration of Florida Bike Month, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will hop on her bike and join the Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride and Rally on Thursday morning, March 13th. Hosted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, the ride will end with a rally at Lykes…
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, hosted the fourth annual Trash Free Waters Dive Crew Day at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park today. This multi-agency clean-up effort, held from 9:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m…
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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…
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Mayor Jane Castor will proudly present a Key to the City to Isaiah Rodgers, a Tampa native and member of the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship team, on Friday in a special ceremony to honor his achievements.Rodgers, a 2016 graduate of…
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The City of Tampa is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing the dedicated women breaking barriers in the city's solid waste department, an industry traditionally dominated by men. After a challenging hurricane season last year, it is…
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The City of Tampa will honor the 65th anniversary of the historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins with a special ceremony recognizing the surviving participants of the movement that helped shape the city's Civil Rights history. Mayor Jane Castor…
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Zion Cemetery Historical Marker to Honor Tampa’s African American HistoryTAMPA, Fla. (Feb 25, 2025) — A long-overlooked chapter of Tampa’s history is being reclaimed. The Zion Cemetery Preservation & Maintenance Society invites the community and…
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