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The downtown Tampa area is expected to see an influx of more than 30,000 people on Saturday, December 9, due to several large-scale events coupled with road closures and on-going construction projects, making navigating in and out of downtown more…
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As the holiday season begins, the first night of Chanukah will be honored in the City of Tampa on December 7 with an annual menorah lighting.
Members of the public are invited to join City of Tampa officials, Tampa…
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It’s that time of year when little elves are working hard to compile a list for Santa to check twice to see who has been naughty or nice. To be extra certain, Santa will be making personalized Christmas phone calls to our youngest City of Tampa…
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Temporary Closure City of Tampa McKay Bay Scale House and Transfer Station Due To Power Outage
The City of Tampa McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility, the McKay Bay Scale House and Transfer…
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Six years after it launched its project to bring affordable homes to our community, the City of Tampa will unveil the third phase of its Infill Housing Program. Eighteen lots will be awarded during Phase III, including some for multi-family housing…
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The City of Tampa is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of the annual Santa Fest Parade and Tampa Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 2, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park…
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The City of Tampa is gearing up for a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, during which the Tampa Police Department, Tampa Fire Rescue, and 25 participating agencies will train on responding to a mass casualty incident.…
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The City of Tampa invites the community to the annual New Tampa Holiday Parade & Tree Lighting.
Community leaders and City staff will light up a large Christmas tree at the New Tampa…
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Mayor Recognizes Homeowners
for their Water-Wise Landscape
As the Tampa community prepares for stricter irrigation rules due to the regional water…
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The City of Tampa McKay Bay Waste to Energy Facility, the McKay Bay Scale House and Transfer Station is open to the general public and commercial customers following a power outage caused by an unrelated issue with nearby TECO power lines.
Thank…
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As part of its ongoing efforts to keep adults engaged and active within their communities, Tampa Parks and Recreation's Davis Barksdale Senior Center will be hosting its annual Thanksgiving Dance today.
From 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., active members…
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Due to this year’s drought, the Southwest Florida Management Water District (SWFWMD) issued a Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage for Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties. This order will limit Tampa Water Department customers to irrigating once a…
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The Event Service Professional Association (ESPA) representing event service personnel throughout North America has named Una Garvey, Tampa Convention Center & Tourism Director and Suzanne Seder, Convention Services Manager, the recipients of…
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In the summer of 2023 City of Tampa residents had the opportunity to weigh in on key quality of life issues such as transportation, housing affordability, public safety, and parks. The City of Tampa is committed to engaging the public to help…
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In observance of Thanksgiving, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023.
Commercial and Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Thursday,…
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Tampa is bringing back the holiday cheer with its annual #ShopSmallTampa campaign. For the fourth year in a row, the city will offer a festive guide to help discover and support local shops and services right at your…
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Committed to making Tampa's streets safer for everyone, regardless of mode of travel, the City of Tampa is excited to announce it has been awarded a $2.6 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to create safer…
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One of Tampa's most iconic landmarks, the River Park Tower in Sulphur Springs, is being refurbished for the first time since 1989. Standing more than 200 ft. high, and carrying a near 100-year-old history, the interior and exterior of the structure…
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In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, November 10, 2023.…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process Monday, November 6 through Monday, November 27. This is routine maintenance that preserves the quality of our drinking water. Customers may experience a slight change in…
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The Tampa Water Department announced today that the 2019 Water Quality Report is now available online for their customers and other stakeholders to download and read. The report includes important information about how we are complying with federal…
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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.
From 2015 to 2020, job…
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The City of Tampa's Wastewater Department is set to invest $21 million into expansive upgrades that will improve the reliability and sustainability of its infrastructure. The Tampa City Council approved the funding that will go toward replacing…
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To bring awareness to metastatic breast cancer (MBC) and to show support to those impacted by the disease, the City of Tampa will illuminate multiple locations on Friday evening.
Old City Hall, the Riverwalk, Curtis Hixon Park, the Louver Fountain…
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The Tampa Convention Center was named as a 2024 winner among Exhibitor Magazine’s Centers of Excellence. This prestigious list honors North America’s best convention centers for trade shows and corporate events.…
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With water usage in the City of Tampa continuing to rise and reach record levels, the Water Department is encouraging Tampa customers to participate in the "Imagine a Day Without Water" challenge.…
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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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The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency is excited to announce the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for The Well, a new wellness hub located in East Tampa, on October…
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Safety Improvements Completed Along One of Tampa's Most Popular Corridors
The first project of the Tampa MOVES citywide mobility plan is now complete and already providing a safer…
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NEW PROPERTY TOOL
With nearly two months of hurricane season remaining, the City of Tampa is launching a new digital tool to keep residents and their properties safer. The user-…
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PURPOSE: Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department's After School and Out of School programs serve nearly 2,000 students every school year. Applications for upcoming holiday breaks and school closures are opening up and the program is…
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As a symbol of support and solidarity, the City of Tampa and Hillsborough County are proud to announce the donation of medical triage items and protective equipment to assist Israel during these challenging times. This effort comes as a response to…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has won the top honor for Best Convention Center in the Southeast U.S. in the prestigious 2023 Northstar Stella Awards. The Tampa Convention Center received the gold medal in the awards category…
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PURPOSE: The City of Tampa will raise the Italian flag to celebrate the influence of Italians in the City of Tampa and our friendship with Italy and the City of Agrigento with whom we have a Sister City agreement.…
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STATEMENT FROM MAYOR JANE CASTOR
Mayor Jane Castor has released the following statement regarding the current terrorism in Israel: …
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East Tampa's "The Open Cafe" Re-Opens their Doors after Major Renovation!
Media Availability
WHO: Tampa CRA, CRA Board Members, and St. John Cathedral and Noah Community Outreach
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony…
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Smoke Testing in Neighborhoods Helps Identify Wastewater Pipe Problems.
As part of Tampa's continued efforts to improve and update its wastewater infrastructure, crews will be conducting smoke testing in neighborhoods to identify defects within…
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Parking Division Awarded NPA Innovative Organization of the Year
Serving approximately 10,000 drivers every day, and always seeking to enhance the customer experience, the City of Tampa's Parking Division is honored to have been named "…
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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 sq…
Featuring a new fenced play area, complete with a 'tricycle track,' paved walkways, 2,500 sq…
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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 participants to…
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One of the newest inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame is a Tampa native. Fred McGriff, an original player on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, will be honored on Friday with a proclamation declaring September 22 as “Fred McGriff Day” in the City of…
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The votes are in for Tampa Magazine's "Best of the City," and the City of Tampa is honored to have two of its parks win first and second place in the "Best Park" in the Tampa Bay area category.
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park topped the…
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park topped the…
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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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Tampa Fire Rescue will unveil its newly completed fire training tower constructed of modified shipping containers on Monday, September 18.
PURPOSE: Grand unveiling of the newly constructed firefighter training tower which will be…
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City Joins Effort to Clean our Coastline
Keeping our parks and coastlines trash-free not only benefits our local neighborhoods, but it also protects our main source of drinking water: the Hillsborough River. To preserve our natural resources,…
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Collection schedule changes due to Hurricane Idalia debris management are coming to an end with regularly scheduled collection resuming as of Monday, September 18, 2023.
Residential customers: SWEEP set out deadlines will resume as…
Residential customers: SWEEP set out deadlines will resume as…
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The Tampa Convention Center is thrilled to announce its nomination for the prestigious ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the best Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs), Convention Centers, Meeting Facilities, and…
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