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The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department as a…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Alan Clendenin, and other city officials.
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an …
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an …
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Named one of the most “beautiful cinemas” in the world, the Tampa Theatre is receiving much-needed repair and restoration improvements to protect and fully preserve the iconic landmark. Phase I of the restoration efforts started in…
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Rendering of Solar Panels at the City Center at Hanna Avenue Project.
City Center at Hanna Avenue Project Wins Sustainability AwardThe City Center at Hanna Project was recently honored with an award in sustainability from the American…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Alan Clendenin, and other city officials invite the community to join in a special LGBT flag-raising ceremony outside Old City Hall.This event marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time dedicated to uplifting…
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Tampa achieved a 45% increase in construction value despite the global pandemicThe City of Tampa has concluded its extensive process to identify a developer to lead transformative and inclusive development in the West Tampa community. During a news…
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host the 37th Annual Black History Celebration today, February 17, at 11 a.m. inside the historic Tampa Theatre (711 North Franklin Street). This inspiring event is free and open to the…
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The City of Tampa is set to host a major expo aimed at boosting small business opportunities in the construction industry.The Semi-Annual Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Expo is taking place on Thursday, December 19, from 2…
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On its first year anniversary, the City of Tampa’s City Center at Hanna Avenue is proud to announce it has achieved one of the most prestigious green building certifications for its commitment to smart planning, strength, and fairness.The U.S. Green…
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The City of Tampa has implemented a new pilot project focused on improving accessibility for people that are blind or visually impaired.The City has worked alongside assistive technology company Lazarillo to create…
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More than 3,700 New Jobs Projected by 2027The tech industry in Tampa is thriving and showing no signs of slowing down. The information technology sector has experienced significant growth over the past five years in the Tampa Bay Region,…
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Tampa Solid Waste Department Revises Spring Holiday Collection ScheduleThe City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, in observance of the spring holiday.
Residential customers will not receive collection…
Residential customers will not receive collection…
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The City of Tampa is hosting a public open house tonight at 6 p.m. to share information on the Trees for Tampa program. The purpose of the workshop is to solicit input from community members on preliminary planting plans for portions of Ybor City…
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (COTBHC) will host the 37th Annual Black History Celebration on Monday, February 17, at 11 a.m. inside the historic Tampa Theatre (711 North Franklin Street)…
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Community members are invited to attend the City of Tampa’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Festival on Friday, June 16, 2023.The event will take place outside Old City Hall, located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, from 11:00 a.m.…
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Explore captivating soundscapes ranging from 1890s to 1980s
Ybor City's Seventh Ave; view west with automobiles, trolleys, and commercial buildings in 1927.
Photographer: Burgert Brothers, Publisher: Tampa-Hillsborough County…
Ybor City's Seventh Ave; view west with automobiles, trolleys, and commercial buildings in 1927.
Photographer: Burgert Brothers, Publisher: Tampa-Hillsborough County…
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The Martin Luther King Parade Foundation, Inc., is gearing up its 2023 activities to celebrate the life and legacy of Civil Rights Activist the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The Foundation kicks off the new year with the annual MLK Parade…
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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…
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After Mayor Jane Castor and seven City Council members were sworn in for new, four-year terms today, the mayor touted Tampa's key ingredients for success: Unity, collaboration, and far-sighted thinking.
"The next four years will be about not…
"The next four years will be about not…
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The City of Tampa needs your help in planning for the future of our community, including how we prepare and recover from storm events, grow in a sustainable way and improve quality of life. Beginning Tuesday, Oct 11, city leaders will host a…
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The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the new board members of the Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities. Under the auspices of the City of Tampa Mayor's Office, the group serves as an advisory and advocacy group to represent the…
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City of Tampa Event Connects Subcontractors with ContractsThe City of Tampa is hosting a free event to connect local construction firms with upcoming subcontracting opportunities through its Job Order Contracting (JOC) program…
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2025 Miss Asia Pacific Pageant and Singing Idol Contest Set for May 3The City of Tampa Mayor’s Asian American Pacific Islander Advisory Council is proud to host the 2025 Miss Asia Pacific Scholarship Pageant…
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Tampa Convention Center is going for a three-peat! It is nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the third year in a row. The center won the gold medal, the top honor, for this category…
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Women's Final Four, Dove To Unveil Legacy Court Makeover Near Downtown TampaThe NCAA Women’s Final Four, in partnership with the Dove Brand, has teamed with the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee to provide the Riverfront…
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In an effort to more rapidly process over 1,000 applications received, the City of Tampa will be ending the pre-application period for Homeowner Disaster Assistance Program on Sunday, March 30th at 5 p.m. EST. The program offers mortgage assistance…
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The Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is back, bringing a day of authentic flavors and dynamic performances to the heart of downtown. The community event, set for March 22, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park (600…
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New aid is available for Tampa homeowners affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. The City of Tampa has a total of $3.2 million to distribute to primary homesteaded and income eligible residents.Starting Monday, March 24th, pre-applications will…
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The City of Tampa will celebrate the 35th anniversary of Paint Your Heart Out Tampa with a special flag-raising above Old City Hall on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:00 AM in the brick plaza at the corner of E. Kennedy Blvd and N. Franklin St. The…
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The Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board is thrilled to announce the unanimous selection of Cedric McCray as the new CRA Director. McCray, who has served as interim CRA Director since Summer 2024, previously lead the East Tampa CRA.…
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Senior Day in the Park is set for Friday, March 14, when more than 400 local seniors and 45 vendors will gather in Macfarlane Park for a free celebration that…
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In celebration of Florida Bike Month, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will hop on her bike and join the Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride and Rally on Thursday morning, March 13th. Hosted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, the ride will end with a rally at Lykes…
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful, hosted the fourth annual Trash Free Waters Dive Crew Day at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park today. This multi-agency clean-up effort, held from 9:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m…
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In an effort to help identify and coordinate improvements within the community, the City of Tampa is launching the Sulphur Springs Neighborhood Action Plan, and hosting community meetings to receive feedback. The Action Plan hopes to reinvigorate…
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The Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival is back, bringing a day of authentic flavors and dynamic performances to the heart of downtown. The community event, set for March 22, 2025, from 12 pm to 7 pm at Curtis…
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Mayor Jane Castor will proudly present a Key to the City to Isaiah Rodgers, a Tampa native and member of the 2025 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Championship team, on Friday in a special ceremony to honor his achievements.Rodgers, a 2016 graduate of…
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The City of Tampa is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing the dedicated women breaking barriers in the city's solid waste department, an industry traditionally dominated by men. After a challenging hurricane season last year, it is…
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Trailblazing Women in Solid Waste ManagementThe City of Tampa is celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing the dedicated women breaking barriers in the city's solid waste department, an industry traditionally dominated by men.
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The City of Tampa will honor the 65th anniversary of the historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-ins with a special ceremony recognizing the surviving participants of the movement that helped shape the city's Civil Rights history. Mayor Jane Castor…
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The City of Tampa will hold its 28th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Tampa Bay History Center, located at 801 Water Street.Mayor…
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Zion Cemetery Historical Marker to Honor Tampa’s African American HistoryTAMPA, Fla. (Feb 25, 2025) — A long-overlooked chapter of Tampa’s history is being reclaimed. The Zion Cemetery Preservation & Maintenance Society invites the community and…
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church has reached another major milestone and will be giving away their 1500th bicycle to a community member in need this Friday, February 21st as part of it's ongoing Bikes from the Heart ministry. It provides hope by…
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2025 Publix Gasparilla Distance Classic Leads the Pack of Weekend Events and TrafficMore than 150,000 people, many of them pedestrians, will be taking over the streets of Tampa this weekend as several major events will be taking place in and around…
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City of Tampa Solid Waste Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Giving Yard Waste Second Life Through Mulching
TAMPA, Fla. (February 19, 2025) -- A year into its first Yard Waste Program, the City of Tampa's Solid Waste and Environmental Program…
TAMPA, Fla. (February 19, 2025) -- A year into its first Yard Waste Program, the City of Tampa's Solid Waste and Environmental Program…
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In a heartwarming tradition now in its fourth year, The Tampa Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Council will deliver Canastas de Amor (Love Baskets) filled with food and toiletries to seniors in Tampa on Valentine's Day.This year, the community benefitting…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to unveil the first of three dynamic art displays at the venue. The first art piece, titled Recurrence, is a wave-shaped structure that reflects the tides in Tampa. These eye-catching sculptures are sure to please…
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The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department and the Pepperjack's Kids Running Program have teamed up again to give hundreds of young Tampa runners a boost in fitness, discipline, and nutrition.Since 2015, more than 2,000 children from Parks…
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Downtown Tampa and the surrounding areas will be extremely busy this weekend thanks to a calendar full of big events expected to draw more than 100,000 people.
Traffic delays and limited parking is likely. Events begin as early as 7:30 A.M.…
Traffic delays and limited parking is likely. Events begin as early as 7:30 A.M.…
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Honoring Tampa's Deliah Autry, A Champion In Flag Football And PhilanthropyWith Super Bowl LIX just around the corner, the City of Tampa is recognizing its own flag football world champion, who previously worked for the Parks and Recreation…
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In 2022, Tampa Theatre’s Black Love classic movie series was created in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department to celebrate the intersection of Valentine’s Day and Black History Month with big-…
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