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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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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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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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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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Tampa Water Department Responds to Prolonged Period of Low Rainfall by Temporarily Purchasing Water from Wholesale Water Provider
For the second time this calendar year, the Tampa Water Department will be purchasing water from Tampa Bay Water (…
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Local Teens Encouraged To Apply for Mayor's Youth Corps
Tampa 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.
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Ready for Pickup: A Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing Hurricane Idalia Vegetative Debris for Collection
As Tampa residents continue to clean up the remnants of Hurricane Idalia, collection for storm-related vegetative debris will begin on Tuesday…
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Prepare Your Storm-Related Vegetative Debris for Collection
The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will begin collection for storm-related vegetative debris following Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.
Storm-related…
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Tampa Water Department Addresses Seasonal Drought by Temporarily Purchasing Water from Wholesale Water Provider
The Tampa Water Department will purchase water from Tampa Bay Water (TBW) beginning April 20, 2023. Tampa Bay Water supplies wholesale…
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From working families to school children and differently-abled individuals, sidewalks are a lifeline to independence and a source of safety for many residents who rely on walking or biking as their means of travel.
The City of Tampa is…
The City of Tampa is…
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In observance of Labor Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 4, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 4, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste will resume collection services following Hurricane Idalia. The revised schedule is as follows:
Residential Collection:
Garbage collection will resume on Thursday, August 31,…
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In preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia, the Department of Solid Waste services are being revised.
Upon post-storm evaluation, collection updates will be shared. The revised schedule is as follows:
Residential collection…
Upon post-storm evaluation, collection updates will be shared. The revised schedule is as follows:
Residential collection…
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MEDIA ADVISORY
PURPOSE: In light of the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, the city of Tampa invites members of the press to attend a briefing detailing the city's preparedness measures.
SPEAKERS: Mayor Jane Castor, Fire Chief Barbara…
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UPDATE 8/27/2023: With the impending severe weather headed our way, the City of Tampa is postponing the below press conference planned for Monday morning. The new date will be shared at a later time.
From working families to school…
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UPDATE: Sandbag locations will be open to the general public at 12 p.m. Sunday (not a.m.), as reflected in the revision below.
The City of Tampa's Emergency Management teams continue to monitor potential severe weather, which may impact…
The City of Tampa's Emergency Management teams continue to monitor potential severe weather, which may impact…
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Investing in Safety: New simulator under construction at Tampa Fire Training Grounds
The Tampa Fire Training Grounds is undergoing a major upgrade that underscores the crucial need for increased funding of the Tampa Fire Department. A new fire…
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The City of Tampa is hosting an interactive session to help residents gain a better understanding of how leaders plan to address the growing needs of the community in the proposed fiscal year 2024 budget.
“Budget in Action” is set to take place on…
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The Tampa Fire Department is introducing the Drager Phase 5 Modified Multi Story System, an advanced training structure that replaces the current burn simulator. The Drager Phase 5, expected to be completed the week of September 11, features 15…
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A New Neighborhood Hangout | Renovations Begin at Kid Mason Community Center
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony today.
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The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin renovations to the Kid Mason Community Center with a groundbreaking ceremony this Wednesday, August 16.
The renovations will add an additional 411 square feet to the center.…
The renovations will add an additional 411 square feet to the center.…
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Imagine an underground highway for wastewater: that’s what the Harbour Island Force Main is. This vital pipeline was installed on Harbour Island in 1951, moving more than 15 million gallons of wastewater daily from the Hillsborough River Corridor to…
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The City of Tampa is extending the opening of its cooling centers at Parks and Recreation locations in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories projected to affect the city through Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Cooling centers will…
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To shed light on the current deteriorating condition of roadways throughout the city, Tampa leaders will host a press conference discussing the critical need for repairs and improvement projects and a pathway to achieve safer roadways.
Mayor Jane…
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City of Tampa Opens Cooling Centers
The City of Tampa is opening cooling centers at Parks and Recreation centers in response to the excessive heat warning and heat advisories that have affected the entire city this week.
Cooling centers will…
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Helping future scientists: Tampa Wastewater Department donates lab glassware to Hillsborough and Pinellas County Schools
As the new school year begins, the City of Tampa Wastewater Department is donating thousands of dollars' worth of science…
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A fire inside a Tampa Solid Waste truck on June 30, 2023, required the driver to quickly remove the load of trash to prevent flames from spreading throughout the truck.
WHAT: The City of Tampa is hosting a press conference to raise…
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The City of Tampa Water Department is making a major step in sustaining the future quality and consistency of its drinking water. Starting today, the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility will begin using a new high-tech Chlorine Contact Basin.…
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In recognition of Purple Heart Day, Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Councilman Luis Viera and State Senator Jay Collins will join with the local Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapters and representatives from Florida Gold Star Families to raise a flag…
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Tampa's Parks & Recreation Department Celebrates Success of Teen Summer Programs
The City of Tampa’s Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating the end of session for their Teen Programs with an End of Summer Bash this evening. The…
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Mayor Jane Castor today presented a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2024 that aims to keep Tampa thriving by ramping up the paving of deteriorated roads and construction of missing sidewalks, as well as greater investments in affordable housing,…
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Tampa Home Show Will Bring Latest Home Improvement Trends to Tampa Convention Center
Homeowners in Tampa Bay can find inspiration for their next home improvement project and even meet a star from HGTV during the Tampa Home Show, happening August 5-…
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Tampa officials reminding residents of the hazards of trashing lithium-ion batteries
The City of Tampa is taking proactive steps to raise awareness about the dangers of disposing of lithium-ion batteries and other hazardous household waste.
The…
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NEW HOUSING TEAM SUPPORTS RENTERS
In an ongoing effort to tackle the affordable housing crisis, the City of Tampa is proud to introduce a new service dedicated to assisting residents, specifically renters, who need access to resources and fast…
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