Upcoming List of Events By Day
Mon
December 4
Neighborhood Events
Come join representatives from the City of Tampa and Ye Mystic Krewe to hear about this year's Gasparilla activities.
Contact Name Sonya Henderson
Contact Phone 813-274-8267
Contact Email sonya.henderson@tampagov.net
Location Kate Jackson Community Center
Tue
December 5
Tampa Convention Center
For event details: www.dealerweek.com or (763) 315-8043 Envision an all-new conference experience, where boat dealers, manufacturers and suppliers work side by side to fuel each other's success. Where education blends with business solutions, and collaboration creates powerful new opportunities. An experience that will Engage, Energize and Empower you to greater success. Welcome to Dealer Week. Dealer Week has been imagined by Dealers, For Dealers. Created in collaboration with our industry's most influential partners, the MRAA Board of Directors and Young Leaders Advisory Council, the vision for Dealer Week is simple: Empower your success.
Public Meetings
EAST TAMPA COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Date: December 5, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Ragan Park Rec. Center
1200 E. Lake Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
Agenda: (Please contact Cedric McCray at 813.242.3806 cedric.mccray@tampagov.net with any questions)
The purpose of this public meeting of the East Tampa Community Advisory Committee is to discuss and make recommendations regarding East Tampa Community Redevelopment Activities in the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area for consideration by the Community Redevelopment Agency Board ("CRA").
Please note that if any person decides to appeal any decision made by the ETCAC, with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, they will need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (F.S. Section 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Tampa's ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at tampagov.net/ADARequest.
Public Meetings
Human Rights Board Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Mayor’ Conference Room 306 E Jackson Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Topic: City of Tampa Human Rights Board Annual Meeting with Mayor Castor
Contact: Questions may be directed to Paul Valenti, Human Rights Supervisor at (813) 274-5856 or by email at paul.valenti@tampagov.net
Members of the public who do not wish to appear in person due to COVID-19 or otherwise may submit written comments by mail to the City of Tampa Human Rights Board, 2555 E Hanna Ave, Tampa, FL 33610, or by email to paul.valenti@tampagov.net. All written comments must be received no later than 24 hours before the scheduled meeting to be distributed to the Commission members and be included in the official record of the meeting.
To check the status of the public hearing regarding postponement or cancellation, please contact Paul Valenti at (813) 274-5856 a minimum of two (2) days before the public hearing date.
Neighborhood Events
The purpose of this meeting is to collect community feedback on proposed solutions developed from comments received at previous East Tampa Transportation Talks for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. from I-275 to 40th St.
Attendees can participate at breakout sessions held throughout the room to review the recommended solutions and its supporting data and provide additional feedback. Those unable to attend in person may submit comments online at https://www.fdottampabay.com/project/976/452611-1. Future study information will be available on the study website.
Contact Name Elizabeth Winters
Contact Phone 813-975-6499
Contact Email Elizabeth.Winters@dot.state.fl.us
Location C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library
Participation Cost $0.00
Event Web Link https://www.fdottampabay.com/project/976/452611-1
Public Meetings
DREW PARK COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR THE DREW PARK COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Dates: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Hillsborough Community College, Dale Mabry Campus
Student Services Building, Room DSTU 108
4001 West Tampa Bay Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33614
Agenda: Please contact Andrea Roshaven at 813-274-8245 or at andrea.roshaven@tampagov.net
The purpose of this public meeting of the Drew Park Community Advisory Committee ("CAC") is to discuss and make recommendations regarding Community Redevelopment Activities in the Drew Park Community Redevelopment Area for consideration by the City of Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA").
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Tampa's ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at tampagov.net/ADARequest.
Public Meetings
CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT OPTIONS
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Old City Hall
315 E Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Agenda: https://www.tampagov.net/police/citizens-review-board-agenda
Citizens are encouraged to provide public comments. The following alternative methods have been established for citizens to offer public comment:
1. Voicemail – You may leave a message with your comments by calling (813) 274-7340 (Please follow the prompts when you call)
2. Written comment – You may send a written comment:
- On-line at:
https://www.tampagov.net/citizen-review-board-public-comment; or
- By mail:
City of Tampa City Clerk
Attn: CRB Secretary
315 E. Kennedy Blvd., 3rd Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
3. Provide comments in person during the meeting -You may provide in person comments during the public comment portion of the meeting at:
Old City Hall
315 E Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor
Tampa, FL 33602
Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting at the direction of the Chair of the Citizen Review Board.
All written or voicemail comments must be received no later than 5:00 PM, Monday, December 4, 2023, in order to be made part of the official record of the meeting.
Written comments may not exceed 400 words, and voicemail comments may not exceed 3 minutes in length. Recorded and live public comment will be heard at the start of the meeting. Written comments received by mail or email will be distributed to the Citizen Review Board and will also be included in the permanent record of the meeting. All public comments timely received will be afforded equal consideration as if the public comments were made in person. Persons requiring help in accessing this means of public participation should call 813-274-8131 for assistance.
The Policies and Procedures of the Citizen Review Board states that members of the public addressing the Citizen Review Board will identify themselves by full name and address. Comments are limited to matters related to the Tampa Police Department. Comments should not be made regarding ongoing Professional Standards investigations. Comments shall not be directed to any individual member of the Board. The Chair is responsible for maintaining appropriate decorum and any comments which are determined to be inappropriate will be received but may not be broadcast.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at: tampagov.net/ADARequest.
Public Meetings
DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
FOR THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: TMOB - 2ND Floor Conference Room
306 E. Jackson Street
Tampa, FL 33602
Agenda: Please contact Courtney Orr at (813) 274-7427 or at Courtney.Orr@tampagov.net
The purpose of this public meeting of the Downtown Community Advisory Committee ("CAC") is to discuss and make recommendations regarding Community Redevelopment Activities in the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area for consideration by the City of Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA").
Neighborhood Events
Please join us on Tuesday, 12/5/23 at Jan Platt Library for a PIPES Project update in Virginia Park. Operations include pipe bursting, and waterline replacement that will improve water quality and reduce infrastructure breaks and backups. Members from Kiewit will be present and discuss project, construction, and future maintenance of traffic plans. For more information visit the project website at Tampa-neighborhoods.com or text the word "virginiapark" to 74121 to opt in for project updates and meeting reminders.
Contact Name Michelle Lucas
Contact Phone 813-797-2665
Contact Email michellel@consultvistra.com
Location Jan Platt Library
Wed
December 6
Public Meetings
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
NOTICE OF NEGOTIATIONS
The City of Tampa and the International Association of Firefighters AFL-CIO-CLC, Local Union No. 754 will hold a collective bargaining session on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 9:00 am in the 5th floor large conference room of the Tampa Police Department.
Tampa Police Department
5th Floor Large Conference Room
411 N. Franklin St.
Tampa, Florida 33602
For further information, contact Kimberley Sullivan at 274-8640.
Public Meetings
Notice:
City of Tampa, Public Art Committee
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
NEW Location:
Hanna City Center
2555 E. Hanna Avenue
Purchasing Department Conference Room 2nd Floor
Tampa, FL 33610
Contact: Melissa.Davies@tampagov.net
Public Meetings
City of Tampa Deferred Compensation Plan Committee
NOTICE OF MEETING
Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location: 306 E. Jackson Street, 5th FL Conf Room
You can dial in using your phone. (For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
Telephone Dial in:
(For supported devices, tap a one-touch number below to join instantly.)
United States: 1-941-263-1615
Access Code: 209 222 904#
Public Comments Public comments may not exceed 3-minutes in length.
For additional information, please contact Tony Hagler at 813-274-8103.
’In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at www.tampagov.net/ADARequest.
Neighborhood Events
Directors: Brandon McDannald and Stan Wilkerson
An exciting program of classic and contemporary works for wind band and jazz ensemble, along with some holiday favorites.
Location Falk Theater
Event Type Music
Neighborhoods Davis Island/Downtown/River Arts
Audience All
Thu
December 7
City Council Meetings, Public Meetings
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL
NOTICE OF
SPECIAL DISCUSSION MEETING
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM
Location: Old City Hall
315 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Sister Cities Room, 1st Floor
Tampa FL 33602
A Special Discussion Meeting is being held pursuant to Tampa City Council Rules of
Procedure Rule 3E, for the discussion of options for improvement to the efficiency
of meetings. No official action will be taken. A quorum is not required. There will
be no opportunity for public comment. Any official action will be required to be
taken at a subsequent noticed public meeting with a physical quorum present and
the public having the opportunity to speak.
For additional information, please contact City Council Attorney Martin Shelby at
Martin.Shelby@tampa.gov or 813-274-7719.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26,
Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to
participate in this public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA
Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may
be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or
by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at
https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
Public Meetings
COMMITTEE KICK-OFF MEETING - RFP#32103123
EXPANSION MARKET FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER
Date: DECEMBER 7, 2023
Time: 8:30AM (EST)
Location: TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER
333 SOUTH FRANKLIN STREET
ADMINISTRATION BOARDROOM, 3RD FLR
TAMPA, FLORIDA 33602
CONTACT: CELESTE GIBBONS-PEOPLES, CPPB,
CERTIFIED SENIOR PROCUREMENT ANALYST
CITY OF TAMPA PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
306 E. JACKSON STREET, 2ND FLOOR EAST
(813) 274-8834
Police District 1
The Tampa Police Department will partner with Starbucks to host Coffee with a Cop. This event is for the community to engage in open conversation with law enforcement officers.
City Council Meetings, Public Meetings
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
TAMPA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR AGENDA
Date: Thursday, December 7, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Old City Hall
315 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa FL 33602
Agenda: https://tampa.gov/agendas
The public and citizens of the City of Tampa will be able to watch, listen or view this meeting on:
Cable TV: Spectrum Channel 640
Frontier Channel 15
Internet: https://www.tampa.gov/livestream
Members of the public can attend in person in City Council chambers in Old City Hall or virtually participate in this public meeting by using what is referred to by State of Florida statutes and rules as “communications media technology” (“CMT”).
TO SPEAK REMOTELY DURING PUBLIC COMMENT WITH THE USE OF CMT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
Complete the form at https://www.tampa.gov/PublicComment AND state on the form under “Request Type” that you wish to speak live during the public comment period. You will then be contacted with additional instructions on how to participate live through the use of CMT. Registration for speaking remotely must be requested at least 24 hours prior to the meeting.
TO PARTICIPATE REMOTELY IN PUBLIC HEARINGS USING CMT PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:
Comments specific to a public hearing will be heard when it appears on the agenda. Instructions for participating in quasi-judicial and legislative public hearings are available at:
https://www.tampa.gov/document/instructions-participate-virtual-public-hearing-34621
Please note: In order to participate in quasi-judicial matters remotely via CMT, cell phones and smartphones are not compatible as they will not allow you to share your camera when connected. You must have access to a communications media device such as a tablet or a computer equipped with a camera and microphone that will enable you to be seen (video) and heard (audio) by the City Council and all other participants.
Persons requiring help in accessing these means of public participation should call 813-274-8397 for assistance.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Tampa City Council with respect to any matter to be considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing or meeting should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
For additional information, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 813-274-8397 or at
CityClerkStaff@tampagov.net.
Public Meetings
Board of Supervisors Meetings
Encore Community Development District
December 7, 2023
January 4, 2024 February 1, 2024 March 7, 2024
April 4, 2024 May 2, 2024 June 6, 2024
July 11, 2024 August 1, 2024 September 5, 2024
All meetings convene at 4:00p.m., and will be held at the Ella at Encore,
located at 1210 Ray Charles Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33602.
Contact: Christina Newsome 1-813-533-2950
Special Events/Parks&Rec
Water Street Tampa Market
- Thursday, December 7, 2023
- 5-8pm
For additional information, visit Water Street
Neighborhood Events
The purpose of this meetings is to collect community feedback on proposed solutions developed from comments received at previous East Tampa Transportation Talks for Hillsborough Avenue from I-275 to 56th St.
Attendees can participate at breakout sessions held throughout the room to review the recommended solutions and its supporting data and provide additional feedback. Those unable to attend in person may submit comments online at https://www.fdottampabay.com/project/976/452611-1. Future study information will be available on the study website mentioned above.
Contact Name Elizabeth Winters
Contact Phone 8139756499
Contact Email Elizabeth.Winters@dot.state.fl.us
Location Chloe Coney Urban Enterprise Center
Participation Cost $0.00
Event Web Link https://www.fdottampabay.com/project/976/452611-1
Neighborhood Events
Please join us on Thursday, 12/7/23 at Barksdale Senior Center for a PIPES Project update in MacFarlane Park. Operations include pipe bursting, and waterline replacement that will improve water quality and reduction in infrastructure breaks and backups. Members from Kiewit will be present and discuss project, construction, and future maintenance of traffic plans. For more information please visit the project website at Tampa-neighborhoods.com or text the word "macfarlanepark" to 74121 to opt in for project updates and meeting reminders.
Contact Name Michelle Lucas
Contact Phone 813-797-2665
Contact Email michellel@consultvistra.com
Location Barksdale Senior Center
Fri
December 8
Public Meetings
CITY COUNCIL CITIZENS ADVISORY BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
DATE: Friday, December 8, 2023
TIME: 9:30 AM – 12:00 Noon
LOCATION: Sister Cities Room, 1st Floor
Old City Hall
315 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, Florida 33602
MEETING AGENDA/PURPOSE: The purpose of this public meeting of the City Council Citizens Advisory Budget and Finance Committee (the “Committee”) is: (1) Invitation extended to Alis Drumgo, Assistant Administrator Development and Economic Opportunity to discuss community land trusts; (2) Set the agenda for the January meeting and thereafter; (3) New Business, (4) Public Comment; (5) Announce date and time of next meeting and adjourn.
ADA: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public meeting or hearing should contact the City of Tampa's ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted via phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA - Accommodations Request form available online at https://tampa.gov/ADARequest.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For additional information regarding this public meeting, please contact either Karencia Ciagala at 813-274-8397 or Martin Shelby at 813-274-7719.
Police District 3
Back the Blue Officer Appreciation Day, FAMA/Grant Park Christian Academy.
Please contact Wanda Torres with any questions at (813) 419-1818, or wtorres@famalliance.org.
Neighborhood Events, Parks & Recreation
Join Tampa City Council, City staff, and our community for Tampa Parks & Recreation
Tree Lighting Ceremonies
- New Tampa Recreation Center
(17302 Commerce Park Blvd.)
Nov 27, 6:30 PM - Santa Fest at Curtis Hixon
(600 N. Ashley Dr.)
Dec 2, 6:00 pm - Illuminate East Tampa
(1798 E. MLK Blvd.)
Dec 8, 6:00 pm
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this public hearing, meeting or event should contact the City of Tampa’s ADA Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to the proceeding. The ADA Coordinator may be contacted by phone at 813-274-3964, email at TampaADA@tampagov.net, or by submitting an ADA Accommodations Request online form available at tampa.gov/ADARequest
Sat
December 9
Special Events/Parks&Rec
Ybor City Saturday Market
Centennial Park
9:00AM-3:00PM
For additional information, please visit Ybor City Saturday Market
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