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City of Tampa celebrates family unity during Black History Month

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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) is inviting the community to recognize and honor the contributions of African Americans to Tampa’s past, present, and future at the 36th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration. On…

City of Tampa launches new jobs website and interactive map with education and training resources

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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…

Residents Encouraged to Participate in Tree Study

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PROTECTING TAMPA'S CANOPY THROUGH RESEARCH AND RESIDENT PARTICIPATION  The City of Tampa and the University of South Florida are conducting the fourth urban ecological analysis of Tampa's tree canopy, and for the first time, researchers have…

City of Tampa Creating New Contract Opportunities for Small, Minority-Owned Businesses

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Bridges to Business Connects Small Businesses with Big Opportunities The 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…

City of Tampa Supports Small Local Businesses This Holiday Season

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#ShopSmallTampa Directory Aims to give Businesses, Consumers a Holiday Boost 
The seasonal directory will be available at tampagov.net/ShopSmallTampa from November 24 to December 31 The City of Tampa is hosting its third annual #…

City of Tampa Making Progress in Protecting Historic Cemeteries

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  Memorial Park Cemetery in East Tampa   The City of Tampa is committing time, money, and manpower to protect many historic burial grounds that have been previously forgotten or abandoned. This includes taking over the maintenance, trimming…

City of Tampa, Community Members Celebrate 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration

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This year’s event features cultural exhibitors and youth performers 

Community members are invited to take part in the City of Tampa’s Third Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Festival on Friday, June 17, 2022. The event will…

City of Tampa Launches New ‘Prosper in Place’ Pop-Up Series to Support Tampa Homeowners

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  WHO: City of Tampa Community Engagement and Partnerships Department, Housing and Community Development Division, Office of Human Rights, and more 
WHAT: The City of Tampa will host a “pop-up” community…

Statement on Silver Oaks Apartments from Mayor Jane Castor

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Statement on Silver Oaks Apartments Tampa Mayor Jane Castor released the following statement related to news reports regarding unacceptable conditions at Silver Oaks Apartments in Tampa: “The living conditions at Silver Oaks…

Tampa en Español Launches

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Tampa en Español Launches As the Spanish speaking population in the City of Tampa continues to grow, the city is proud to announce the creation of Tampa en Español.  This page is designed with new residents of the City of Tampa in…

City of Tampa Advocates for Minority and Small Business Participation 

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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…

Federal Grant Supports More Transit-Oriented Development 

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Tampa's steady progress and commitment to make streets and neighborhoods more walkable, affordable, and transit-oriented has resulted in a second grant from the Federal Transit Administration to support these ongoing community planning & design…

Virtual Tampa Town Hall Series Invites Neighbors to Learn What’s Happening in Their District

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Tampa residents are invited to a virtual Tampa Town Hall series to learn about ongoing initiatives and proposed projects in their neighborhoods.   The series of virtual meetings will take place in each Tampa City Council district, giving residents…

The City of Tampa Issues an RFP for the Development of City-Owned Laned in the West River Area for Mixed-Income Housing

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The City of Tampa has issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) from qualified persons or entities for the development of approximately 18-acres of City-owned land in the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area. The property, known as the Rome Yard, is…

City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department Recognizes Lydia Mones on Her Centennial Birthday

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Who: Mayor Jane Castor;  Interim Parks & Recreation Director; Sherisha Hills, and other Departmental Team Members
What: Tampa resident, Lydia Mones will celebrate turning 100 years old on Wednesday, October…