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City of Tampa Launches New Stormwater Interactive DashboardsThe City of Tampa has launched two new Stormwater Interactive Dashboards on Tampa.gov/Mobility - giving residents an easy way to track stormwater maintenance work and how…
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Tampa Trash Collection Schedule Revised In Observance of Labor DayThe City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers…
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Tampa has been recognized as one of the strongest economic success stories in the country. A new national study by CoworkingCafe ranked Tampa #2 among mid-sized cities in the United States for economic growth between 2019 and 2023.The study found…
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The Joe Abrahams Fitness Center, fully restored after historic hurricane devastation, is reopening to the public -- marking the completion of a nearly year-long effort to bring all storm-affected Parks and Recreation facilities back online."This…
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The City of Tampa has been awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) for 2020 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit agencies that…
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Mayor Jane Castor, alongside the Democratic Mayors Association and Democratic mayors across the country, today highlighted the City of Tampa’s participation in “Mayors Stopping Crime.” As part of the nationwide effort in which mayors are…
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With hurricane season here and the looming threats of extreme rain and flooding, city crews are hard at work giving our drainage ditches a serious upgrade through “ditch grading.”By clearing out debris and reshaping slopes, they are helping…
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A few short months after its first Community Meeting, the City of Tampa will host its second workshop as it moves forward with the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan (SSNAP). The Action Plan is an effort to identify and coordinate improvements…
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As the City of Tampa’s Homeless Outreach Team marks its third anniversary, it has helped more than 200 individuals and families, including most recently a family of five with three young children.After back-to-back hurricanes devastated their rental…
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The City of Tampa, in partnership with noise consulting firm HMMH, invites community members to attend a follow-up meeting focused on understanding how sound impacts daily life across Tampa neighborhoods.The meeting will take place on Monday, August…
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One of the ways the City of Tampa is celebrating 813 Day is by partnering with local environmental groups and businesses for a special river clean-up event.The Solid Waste Department's Litter Skimmer Trash Boat will be working alongside other…
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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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Tampa's Riverwalk will soon offer its furry residents new dedicated parks where small and large breeds of dogs can have their own spaces to play.The City of Tampa, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, and…
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If your home was affected by severe weather during Hurricanes Helene and Milton and you live within the city limits of Tampa, the City of Tampa's online tool for virtual appointments can help."Q-Up Tampa" offers virtual appointments for permits and…
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the City of Tampa understands that many properties sustained damage, and its Construction Services team will be at multiple sites to accommodate citizen questions. As residents, contractors, and subcontractors…
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Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera will host the City’s annual National Purple Heart Day Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, August 7, at 8:30 a.m., outside Old City Hall (corner of E Kennedy Blvd & N Franklin St).This meaningful tribute will honor…
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The City of Tampa's housing community is coming together Friday to celebrate the years-long journey of one Tampa couple toward homeownership. Jacqueline and Patrick Knox have worked for sixteen years to realize their dream of owning a home, faced…
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Speaking from the scenic Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park, Mayor Jane Castor delivered her 2025 State of the City address on Monday, April 28, celebrating a period of unprecedented progress, major infrastructure upgrades, and the continued…
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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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The Tampa Water Department is proud to announce the successful completion of a major infrastructure upgrade at the nearly 100-year-old David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility. This $93 million project marks a significant milestone in modernizing…
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The City of Tampa is proud to announce the hiring of Maribel Garrett as its new Community Engagement Coordinator and Hispanic Liaison. The addition of this position to the newly formed Community Engagement…
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Nearly five weeks after Hurricane Milton, the City of Tampa knows that many businesses are still feeling the impacts from Hurricanes Milton and Helene. There are new grants and extended interest-free loan programs available to business owners, along…
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The City of Tampa is celebrating the successful graduation of its Green Team, a dedicated group of nine individuals who have completed more than 1,700 service hours each during the 2024-2025 program year.A graduation ceremony was held just after…
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Before there were laptops, livestreams, or even fax machines in City Hall, there was Mary Bryan. After 63 years of service, the City of Tampa is saying thank you and farewell to its longest-serving employee.On Friday, August 1, a special celebration…
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As the economy experiences critical labor shortages in trade fields, the City of Tampa is creating a pathway for young people who are interested in pursuing a career in vocational industries.This summer, the City of Tampa welcomed 46 interns from…
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City of Tampa Activates Cooling Stations as Record-Breaking Heat ContinuesTAMPA, Fla. (July 28, 2025) — Following Tampa’s first-ever recorded 100-degree day on Sunday, July 27, breaking the city’s all-time heat record since record-keeping began in…
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Expect to see a wave of anime fans take over Downtown Tampa around the Tampa Convention Center! METROCON, the largest anime convention in Florida, returns Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27, 2025.Thousands of attendees, many in showstopping…
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Inefficient irrigation systems can waste thousands of precious gallons of water — and drive-up monthly utility bills. Now, Tampa Water Department customers have a chance to take control of both, thanks to a new rebate pilot program.Efficient…
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The City of Tampa has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, themed “Grounded in Progress,” reflecting a continued commitment to strengthening core city services, investing in resilient infrastructure, and addressing priorities identified by…
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The City of Tampa is thrilled to expand its effort to keep Tampa's waterways clean with the launch of the Little Skimmer. This addition comes just as its older counterpart -- the Litter Skimmer -- approaches its third anniversary.Since its launch,…
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Healthy Homes Ensure Home is Liveable for Tampa Resident and Young DaughterStruggling with leaks, old galvanized pipes and a dilapidated roof, Old Seminole Heights resident, Nicole Johnson, is celebrating her first few months of a home renovation…
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Drivers should expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic around the Tampa Convention Center and greater Downtown area from Wednesday, July 16, through Saturday, July 19, as the Phi Beta Sigma International Conclave 2025 comes to town.
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Step back in time and explore Tampa’s rich and diverse history during Archives Awareness Week 2025, a weeklong celebration featuring free events, guided tours, and special exhibits across the city.
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Historic Roy Jenkins Pool has reopened, nine months after the facility was inundated by Hurricane Helene.Everything in the two-story pool building needed to be replaced, from pool pumps and filters, to air conditioning and the elevator. Pool…
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City Welcomes New Deputy Administrator of Development and Economic OpportunityThe City of Tampa is excited to welcome Geri Lopez as its new deputy administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity (DEO).
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Loneliness is not just a personal struggle—it is a growing public health crisis. Nearly one in five adults in the U.S. say they feel lonely every day, and the consequences of isolation are as dangerous to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day,…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers who normally receive service on Friday will not receive garbage, recycling, or…
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This Fourth of July, the City of Tampa encourages residents and visitors to enjoy Independence Day along the Tampa Riverwalk, where fireworks, live entertainment, and waterfront festivities will once again light up the night thanks to community…
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Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is providing hundreds of teens with summer employment and, oftentimes, it turns into full-time jobs with the department that last for decades.This summer, the department hired approximately 380 seasonal staff…
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Tampa is celebrating yet another positive ranking — this time from the Financial Times.According to the publication, which announced the latest FT-Nikkei Investing in America scores, Tampa is the best city in the United States for foreign businesses…
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With summer in full swing and more activity in and around pools and bodies of water, the City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is offering free swimming lessons Thursday as part of the 16th annual World's Largest Swimming Lesson.Lessons…
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In a heartfelt ceremony this morning, Mayor Jane Castor joined community leaders, local elected officials, city staff, and the Buckhorn family to officially rename the Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park in honor of former Mayor Bob Buckhorn.…
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West Tampa Recreation Complex Gets UpgradesLocal volunteers from all over the area will be heading to West Tampa this weekend to give one of its beloved recreation centers a major facelift.The Mission Continues, a nationwide non-profit that connects…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of Juneteenth.The revised collection schedule is as follows:Residential Customers: There will be no collection on Juneteenth, Thursday, June 19, 2025. Regular…
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As the summer season ramps up, the City of Tampa is announcing a multi-departmental effort to make drinking water more accessible in heat-vulnerable areas. As part of this partnership, City of Tampa crews will be installing a drinking fountain along…
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Tampa’s Fleet is Tough to BeatThe City of Tampa’s fleet is receiving national recognition from several organizations for its high-performing operations and contributions to the industry.Government Fleet, a nationwide publication focused on public…
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The City of Tampa will host its annual Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on Thursday, June 12, at 8:30 a.m. outside Old City Hall (315 E Kennedy Blvd), recognizing Pride Month and the contributions of Tampa’s LGBTQ+ community.Mayor Jane Castor will be…
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With heavy hearts, Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa City Council Chairman Alan Clendenin confirm the sudden death of Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson of District 5.A West Tampa native, Councilwoman Henderson touched the lives of many as a teacher,…
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The City of Tampa, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition, invites the public to the 6th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival on Friday, June 13, from…
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Just days into the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, the City of Tampa is spotlighting how data-driven strategies helped the city bounce back faster after back-to-back storms last year.When Hurricanes Helene and Milton struck Tampa last October, city…
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