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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 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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Safety Improvements Completed Along One of Tampa's Most Popular Corridors The first…
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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JANE CASTOR Mayor Jane Castor has released the following…
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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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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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Local Teens Encouraged To Apply for Mayor's Youth Corps   Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for a glimpse into the workings of City Hall are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps.  

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Ready for Pickup: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Hurricane Idalia Vegetative Debris for Collection   As Tampa residents continue to clean up the remnants of Hurricane Idalia, collection for storm-related vegetative debris will begin on…
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From working families to school children and differently-abled individuals, sidewalks are a lifeline to independence and a source of safety for many residents who rely on walking or biking as their means of travel.

The City of Tampa is…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services following Hurricane Idalia. The revised schedule is as follows: Residential Collection:  Garbage collection will resume on Thursday, August…
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PURPOSE: In its continuous efforts to keep residents informed on the approaching storm, the City of Tampa will be hosting regularly scheduled press updates at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), beginning Tuesday,…
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UPDATE 8/27/2023: With the impending severe weather headed our way, the City of Tampa is postponing the below press conference planned for Monday morning. The new date will be shared at a later time. From working families…
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UPDATE: Sandbag locations will be open to the general public at 12 p.m. Sunday (not a.m.), as reflected in the revision below.

The City of Tampa's Emergency Management teams continue to monitor potential severe weather, which may impact the…
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Investing in Safety: New simulator under construction at Tampa Fire Training Grounds The Tampa Fire Training Grounds is undergoing a major upgrade that underscores the crucial need for increased funding of the Tampa Fire Department. A new fire…
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16. 

The renovations will add an additional 411 square feet to the center…
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To shed light on the current deteriorating condition of roadways throughout the city, Tampa leaders will host a press conference discussing the critical need for repairs and improvement projects and a pathway to achieve safer roadways. Mayor Jane…
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A fire inside a Tampa Solid Waste truck on June 30, 2023, required the driver to quickly remove the load of trash to prevent flames from spreading throughout the truck. WHAT: The City of Tampa is hosting a press conference to raise…
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In recognition of Purple Heart Day, Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Councilman Luis Viera and State Senator Jay Collins will join with the local Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapters and representatives from Florida Gold Star Families to raise a flag…
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Mayor Jane Castor today presented a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that aims to keep Tampa thriving by ramping up the paving of deteriorated roads and construction of missing sidewalks, as well as greater investments in affordable housing,…
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Tampa officials reminding residents of the hazards of trashing lithium-ion batteries The City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about the dangers of disposing of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous household waste. The…
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It's been 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990.

In honor of the anniversary, The Hillsborough County Alliance for Persons with Disabilities, in partnership with The Mayor's Alliance for…
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The City of Tampa's first official AmeriCorp Green Team is preparing to graduate. In celebration of their accomplishments the team is completing a new trail as its final project at the New Tampa Nature Park.

Tampa's Green Team is an…
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As part of its efforts to protect its urban forest, the City of Tampa is calling all residents and other stakeholders to join in its strategy to protect, grow, and manage Tampa's invaluable tree canopy and vegetation.

Following the recent…
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The City of Tampa will celebrate the completion of the Veterans Plaza at Jim Walter Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.

Jim Walter Park honors veterans and families from WWII who established the first modern homes for…
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Boom by the Bay, Hard Rock Takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Powered by TECO is Today! Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, returns today with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. In addition to fireworks, residents will…
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Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of Tampa’s Parking Division will be implementing two new city-wide initiatives to make the City of Tampa more accessible for residents and visitors. ADA Accessibility: Beginning July 1,2023, any individual properly…
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Developers interested in joining the effort to create more affordable housing in Tampa now have another tool at their disposal.

The City of Tampa has launched an interactive map where users can view city-owned lots available for affordable…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.

This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
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Three Tampa natives, who have been friends since high school, are answering Mayor Jane Castor's call for local developers to help address the city's affordable housing crisis.

With the demand for affordable housing options at an all time…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park. This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new activations.…
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The City of Tampa is excited to welcome Javier Marin as its new Director of Economic Opportunity. 

Serving within the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio, led by Administrator Nicole Travis, the Director of Economic…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are proud to announce the release of Tampa’s first Climate Action & Equity Plan (CAEP). Developing a clean energy and resilient infrastructure plan was a commitment Mayor Castor made in her first term and…
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The City of Tampa is proud to team up with the HCC Foundation and other community partners for the 3rd annual Signing Day event. This interactive job fair and career pathways event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Boom by the Bay is Back for July 1 The annual Boom by the Bay Hard Rock Takeover of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will return on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

This City of Tampa tradition kicked off in 2019 to celebrate…
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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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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor invite the public to view a new art exhibit, Shine A Light Youth Art Contest, produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation.

This exhibit, on display now in the lobby of the…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor invite the public to view a new art exhibit, Shine A Light Youth Art Contest, produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation.

This exhibit, on display now in the lobby of the…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw

WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.…
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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 …
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, National Weather Service Meteorologists Brian LaMarre and Keily Delerme, Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw, City of Tampa Deputy Administrator of…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unveiling of Ybor City Road Safety Project WHO: Mayor Jane Castor; Kim Headland, V.M. Ybor Neighborhood Association President; Alex Henry, Vision Zero Team Lead; City of Tampa Mobility Team…
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This Memorial Day, the City of Tampa will celebrate the grand opening of the Vila Brothers Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  

The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military…
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Tomorrow, Tampa Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day. This event is a day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country.   

Millions of Americans…
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WHAT: Today is the City of Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. The festival will showcase beautiful cultural performances from various…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will help distribute Mother's Day flower orders from Moates Florist, a small business temporarily affected by infrastructure improvements underway under the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding…
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In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents.

Tampa residents will…