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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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City of Tampa Solid Waste Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Giving Yard Waste Second Life Through Mulching
TAMPA, Fla. (February 19, 2025) -- A year into its first Yard Waste Program, the City of Tampa's Solid Waste and Environmental Program…
TAMPA, Fla. (February 19, 2025) -- A year into its first Yard Waste Program, the City of Tampa's Solid Waste and Environmental Program…
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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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In a heartwarming tradition now in its fourth year, The Tampa Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Council will deliver Canastas de Amor (Love Baskets) filled with food and toiletries to seniors in Tampa on Valentine's Day.This year, the community benefitting…
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The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department and the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program have teamed up again to give hundreds of young Tampa runners a boost in fitness, discipline, and nutrition.Since 2015, more than 2,000 children from Parks…
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$3.2 Million in Disaster Relief Funding Approved for Hurricane VictimsTampa City Council voted unanimously Thursday to approve $3.2 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) Funds for hurricane disaster relief. The funds will…
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Honoring Tampa's Deliah Autry, A Champion In Flag Football And PhilanthropyWith Super Bowl LIX just around the corner, the City of Tampa is recognizing its own flag football world champion, who previously worked for the Parks and Recreation…
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The City of Tampa is excited to unveil the newest addition to its extensive public art collection that dates back to the late 1800’s. Located outside City Center at Hanna Avenue, the new towering sculpture is a visual metaphor of dreams coming to…
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A nationally-recognized artist has completed a mural at the Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center honoring the young athletes that attend the center, its renowned gymnastics program, and the diverse community it serves.Naomi Haverland was commissioned by…
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The City of Tampa, in partnership with Tampa General Hospital, Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg and OnMed, has taken a groundbreaking step in its commitment to addressing the welfare of the city's homeless population with the…
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Casa Bel Mar, 100-Unit Affordable Housing Complex, Opens Along South Manhattan Ave.Just 18 months after Casa Bel Mar's groundbreaking, the new affordable housing development will open its doors to Tampa residents this week, providing high-quality…
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The City of Tampa is growing its bike network and becoming even more interconnected as the current Green Spine Cycle Track expands.The next phases will bring the Green Spine north, up Nuccio Parkway and N. 15th Street to Cuscaden Park at East 21st…
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The City of Tampa has named Jeffrey McKittrick as Director of Housing and Community Development.McKittrick most recently served as the Assistant Director of Housing and Community Development in Pasco County, where he restarted the Affordable Housing…
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Following its win last Sunday, the Bucs are preparing for another exciting playoff at home this weekend. In keeping with tradition, the City of Tampa, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will host a banner drop on Wednesday outside Old…
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Tasked with clearing an unprecedented amount of storm debris following the passage of two major back-to-back hurricanes this Fall, the City of Tampa’s Solid Waste Department is proud to announce it has finished the job before the Christmas holidays…
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Tampa children will get the surprise of their lives tomorrow when Mayor Jane Castor and community leaders deliver brand-new bicycles.The sixth annual Caroling with Castor, in partnership with onbikes, powered by Microlumen, and supported by Tampa…
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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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The City of Tampa is proud to partner with the Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., to celebrate the life and legacy of Civil Rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the city's annual MLK Parade and related events.This year’s…
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In just one year since launching the Rental to Homeownership Program, the city of Tampa has successfully provided five families with affordable housing and a pathway to homeownership. City of Tampa leaders will come together on Friday, December 13,…
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Tampa City Council voted to approve confirming Abbye Feeley as Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity on Thursday.Feeley, who has been serving as interim administrator since July 2024 following the departure of Nicole Travis, has…
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Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of Tampa is on track to complete its storm debris removal operations on December 20, well ahead of schedule, to give residents a clean and safe environment to enjoy the holiday season.Tampa’s…
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The National League of Cities (NLC), is hosting its premier annual event, the 2024 City Summit, in Tampa this week, convening more than 4,000 elected officials and municipal staff from across the United States. The summit runs from November 13…
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Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza will be unveiled today.It is the second of three new veterans memorials to be built in a Tampa park, stepping closer to fulfilling the goal of having a Veterans Plaza or memorial in each of the four City Council…
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It is time to discover our newest hidden treasure. The City of Tampa will be cutting the ribbon Tuesday, Nov. 12 on the 48-acre MacDill 48 Park, a stunning property that serves three major roles: It helps alleviate flooding by storing stormwater…
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The City of Tampa will hold its 24th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Tampa Bay History Center, located at 801 Water Street. The…
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When: Wednesday, November 6, 7:15 a.m.
Where: Kenneth E. Adum K-8 Magnet School, 4210 W Bay Villa Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Contact: Emily Hinsdale, President of Sidewalk Stompers, sidewalkstompers…
Where: Kenneth E. Adum K-8 Magnet School, 4210 W Bay Villa Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Contact: Emily Hinsdale, President of Sidewalk Stompers, sidewalkstompers…
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On National First Responders Day, October 28, Mayor Jane Castor will join City Council Chairman Guido Maniscalco, Police Chief Lee Bercaw, and Fire Chief Barbara Tripp to highlight how the Community Investment Tax (CIT) has contributed to public…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the City of Tampa understands that many residents have questions as they recover and begin to rebuild – from permits to property tax assessment implications, and potential grant programs. On…
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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council members, Skanska leadership, and passionate community members will celebrate the "topping out" of the new recreation center at the East Tampa Recreational Complex/Fair Oaks site.This milestone marks the final…
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Widespread destruction caused by back-to-back hurricanes has left unprecedented amounts of debris in the City of Tampa. Clean up efforts began immediately, with the Solid Waste Department stepping up to this challenge with ambitious goals. It is an…
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UPDATE: All roads are opened, but there are still many intersection lights out. Residents are advised to treat these areas as four way stops.
For those who have evacuate to areas outside of city limits that have not yet been…
For those who have evacuate to areas outside of city limits that have not yet been…
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The City of Tampa is finalizing its preparation efforts as Hurricane Milton arrives to the Southwest Florida coastline.Sandbag sites have closed, after distributing approximately 115,000 sandbags over the course of four days. Parks and Recreation…
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FEMA Administrator Meets with Mayor CastorFEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell is visiting Tampa and meeting with Mayor Jane Castor as the city and region prepares for Hurricane Milton.Mayor Castor declared a State of Emergency for…
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As Tropical Storm Milton approaches from the Gulf, the City of Tampa is offering free garage parking to all residents in low-lying, flood-prone areas, particularly electric vehicle (EV) owners.Beginning Sunday, October 6, through 5 PM Thursday,…
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Tropical Storm Milton Forms with Florida's Gulf Coast in its PathAhead of inclement weather and approaching Tropical Storm Milton, Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa will close its Comfort Stations at 7 p.m. today until further notice. …
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The City of Tampa is hosting an interactive training session designed to empower neighborhood associations and crime watch groups. The registration deadline is Thursday, September 26.On Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM, local…
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The City of Tampa will hold a press conference at 5:30 PM today, September 25, at the Emergency Operations Center to provide the public with updates on the city’s preparations for Hurricane Helene, as well as expected impacts from the storm. The…
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The City of Tampa is hosting an interactive training session designed to empower neighborhood associations and crime watch groups.On Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9 AM to 2 PM, local volunteers and aspiring community leaders…
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The City of Tampa is proud to attract federal funding once again for its longstanding public transit needs. Announced this week, the City will receive a $1 million Technical Assistance Grant from the US Department of Transportation through the…
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