NFL/LISC Grassroots Program and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Grant $100,000 To Install a Natural Turf Field at Southwest Port Tampa ParkChildren’s Athletic Network and Dance Opportunities (CANDO) and the City of Tampa have been granted $100,000 by the…
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With more than 840 local small businesses assisted in just two years, Tampa's Small Business Navigator is eager to help more.After severe damages from Hurricane Milton shuttered the East Tampa Sandwich shop That's Wat'Sub for six weeks, owner…
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Additional Project Facts:Segment 1 - Platt to BroreinThis 0.2-mile segment consists of two new pedestrian underpass bridges and a newly constructed multi-use trail from Bayshore Boulevard (immediately south of the Platt Street Bridge) north to the…
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With golden shovels in hand and a bold vision for the future, the City of Tampa will break ground on the next chapter of its iconic Riverwalk through a transformative project designed to connect communities, spark economic growth, and breathe new…
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To celebrate an exciting Stanley Cup matchup, Mayor Jane Castor is sending a gift basket full of Tampa treasures to City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. At the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, Mayor Castor and Mayor Johnson made a bet that whichever…
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Plan ahead so you don't get spooked by the traffic in and around Downtown this weekend, as there is a hauntingly high number of events and happenings! Be on the lookout for large amounts of pedestrians, some of whom may seem to pop up out of…
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In recognition of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera will join local disability advocates and community members for a special flag-raising ceremony at Old City Hall on Thursday, October 23, at 8:30 a.m.By raising the…
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Marking yet another milestone in the Castor Administration's years-long effort to combat rising rental rates and address Tampa’s housing shortage, city leaders, alongside representatives from the developer Related Urban Group and Tampa Housing…
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City of Tampa Launches Virtual Inspections for Homeowners and ContractorsHomeowners and contractors in Tampa can now say goodbye to waiting around for inspectors to arrive, and hello to inspections at the speed of Wi-Fi! Starting October 20th, the…
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Calling all green thumbs -- the City of Tampa’s Parking Division has a unique opportunity for you to "Grow With Us!"Starting Wednesday, October 22, through Wednesday, November 5, the City will begin accepting online applications for residents…
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The City of Tampa and Hillsborough College (HC) are joining forces to launch GEAR UP, a new workforce development program designed to build a pipeline of certified, job-ready fleet technicians to meet growing local and national demands.The GEAR UP…
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The City of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College (HCC) are joining forces to launch GEAR UP, a new workforce development program designed to build a pipeline of certified, job-ready…
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Thanks to grants from the American Heart Association and Tampa General Hospital, the City of Tampa has acquired 39 Automated External Defibrillators, and has deployed these AEDs across the city.The grants have already saved a life. An AED installed…
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Tampa’s AAPI Film Celebration Returns to Ybor CityThe City of Tampa Mayor’s Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Advisory Council will host Tampa’s 2nd Annual Asian Film Screening on Sunday, October 19…
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As Tampa marks one year since the unprecedented back-to-back hurricanes of fall 2024, a look back at the response and recovery efforts underscores the city’s resilience and fight to come back stronger.This time last year, Tampa was enduring a second…
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Teen Dancers Celebrate their Hispanic HeritageFor several high school dancers performing in Tampa’s 37th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration next week, the experience will mean more than just a dance.The New Tampa Senior Production Showstars will…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Superintendent Van Ayers join Sidewalk Stompers for National Walk to School DaySidewalk Stompers will celebrate National Walk to School Day on October 8th with Mayor Jane Castor and Superintendent Van Ayres by welcoming…
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The City of Tampa is proud to unveil its second brand-new paving machine.Combined with the new paving machine purchased last year, this latest addition will provide City paving crews the updated equipment they need to pave more streets, even faster…
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As the finishing touches go into the new East Tampa/Fair Oaks Recreation Complex, the original building of Fair Oaks Park came down Friday.Construction crews demolished the facility this week as they finalize the 10.25-acre redevelopment and…
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Thousands of people will converge on downtown Tampa on Saturday, October 4th to enjoy a vivacious blend of music, festivals, sports, and other activities. Drivers in and around Downtown should expect busy roads, limited on-street parking, and higher…
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It’s a three-peat! Tampa Convention Center has won the gold medal for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the third year in a row. The center also took home the top honor in this category in 2023…
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A major investment to improve drainage and boost neighborhood flood resiliency is set to begin soon in a South Tampa neighborhood known to experience street flooding, even during a typical rainstorm.South Manhattan Ave - from W Vasconia St to W…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor's mission for Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow, she has worked with the Tampa City Council to assemble a group of subject matter experts, key stakeholders, and community leaders to participate in an Economic Advisory Team…
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Bayshore Boulevard landscaping will get its largest replanting since 2018, beginning today and running for up to two weeks.
Bayshore’s landscaping typically gets subtle, ongoing plantings, small replacements as plants begin to fade or…
Bayshore’s landscaping typically gets subtle, ongoing plantings, small replacements as plants begin to fade or…
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Tampa Convention Center is honored to announce it is nominated for the prestigious ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award. This recognition celebrates the best Convention and Visitors…
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On what would have been the 95th birthday of singer, songwriter, and pianist Ray Charles, Tampa unveiled a new historical marker honoring the music legends of Central Avenue, the street where Charles once played and found his voice.The marker, made…
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The City of Tampa has officially launched a new initiative funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) called the Tampa Entrepreneur Support Hub. This program will provide a suite of economic development services designed to help…
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Tampa Hope will open its Matthew 25 Community Center, just one year after breaking ground. The center will be a focal point of the shelter, providing clients with showers, laundry facilities, restrooms, and a professional-grade kitchen.Catholic…
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The Tampa Water Department is inviting customers to participate in a brief survey aimed at gaining a deeper understanding of public perceptions about their drinking water. The seven-minute survey is now available online at tampa.gov/…
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Members of the public are invited to join the discussions regarding the possible increase of Tampa's impact fee for public infrastructure improvements.Last updated in 1989, the City of Tampa's Multi-Modal Transportation Impact Fee helps fund the…
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As part of its ongoing commitment to tackling the affordable housing crisis through innovative solutions, the City of Tampa celebrates the ribbon-cutting of Marquee Square, a transformative mixed-income development on the site of the former Fun-Lan…
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The Florida League of Cities, the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, announced that City of Tampa Chief Financial Officer Dennis R. Rogero, Jr., was recently appointed to serve on the Florida League of Cities 2025-2026 Finance and…
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It was 75 years ago on September 15, 1950, that First Lieutenant Baldomero López, a Marine and Hillsborough High School graduate, led his platoon across the seawall at Inchon, Korea. Wounded by enemy fire and clutching a live grenade, López pulled…
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Fix It Fast Crews Remove Nearly 18,000 Potholes...and counting!Four years ago, the City of Tampa decided its streets deserved better -- pothole and street repairs had to be done faster. Out of that commitment, the Fix-it-Fast program was born.Today…
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City of Tampa Expands Green Team with New Grant FundingThe City of Tampa has been awarded new grant funding to continue its Green Team program for the next three years, this time with double the number of members compared to the last cohort.The…
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The City of Tampa is recognizing a 100-year-old who is bringing extra life to its Parks and Recreation centers with her passion for staying active and engaged.Judith Baizan is a dance instructor who has been participating in or leading folk dance…
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Tampa and Sister City Barranquilla to Launch 60 Years of Sisterhood CelebrationMayor Jane Castor will kickoff the official launch of the 60 Years of Sisterhood Celebration between the City of Tampa and its sister city, Barranquilla, Colombia on…
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The Ballast Point Pier restoration project has been initiated.
After reviewing a full slate of engineering reports, the City of Tampa has determined the iconic, 100-year-old pier can be restored rather than be rebuilt from scratch. This will…
After reviewing a full slate of engineering reports, the City of Tampa has determined the iconic, 100-year-old pier can be restored rather than be rebuilt from scratch. This will…
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Now Recruiting: Mayor’s Youth Corps Class of 2026Tampa 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.The Mayor’s Youth Corps is…
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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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