City of Tampa & Hillsborough County Celebrate 33 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on Wednesday
It's been 33 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990.
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The City of Tampa's first official AmeriCorp Green Team is preparing to graduate. In celebration of their accomplishments the team is completing a new trail as its final project at the New Tampa Nature Park.
Tampa's Green Team is an…
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The City of Tampa has unveiled its first citywide Mobility Plan, known as Tampa MOVES.
Tampa’s Mobility Department is preparing for the future in a way that has never been done before by making bold MOVES towards redesigning Tampa’s streets,…
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The City of Tampa now has a blueprint to develop a first-class transportation system, and it includes making Tampa’s streets even safer.
Through the Tampa MOVES plan, both near and long-term transportation priorities and projects were identified…
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This hurricane season, the City of Tampa is urging residents to keep leftover fat, oil, grease and wet wipes out of the drain. It’s an important step in the fight against environmental damage and in keeping our wastewater collection system…
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This week, Tampa's "Litter Skimmer" trash boat is celebrating one year on the water.
The boat operates eight hours a day, four days per week, picking up floating trash along the Hillsborough River, Davis Islands, and the Bay.
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The boat operates eight hours a day, four days per week, picking up floating trash along the Hillsborough River, Davis Islands, and the Bay.
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As part of its efforts to protect its urban forest, the City of Tampa is calling all residents and other stakeholders to join in its strategy to protect, grow, and manage Tampa's invaluable tree canopy and vegetation.
Following the…
Following the…
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The Tampa Convention Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening for its new Waterfront Meeting Rooms, marking the completion of the center’s largest renovation project since it was built in 1990. The Capital Improvement project featured…
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The City of Tampa will celebrate its 136th birthday during Archives Awareness Week, with exhibits and programs taking place at local archives on July 9-15. These programs are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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The City of Tampa will celebrate the completion of the Veterans Plaza at Jim Walter Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday.
Jim Walter Park honors veterans and families from WWII who established the first modern homes for…
Jim Walter Park honors veterans and families from WWII who established the first modern homes for…
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Boom by the Bay, Hard Rock Takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Powered by TECO is Today!
Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, returns today with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. In addition to fireworks, residents will…
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TAMPA, Fla. (June 30, 2023) -- A section of the Tampa Riverwalk in front of the Tampa Convention Center will officially reopen at 6am on Saturday, July 1, after being closed due to construction on the center. This milestone marks the substantial…
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In observance of Independence Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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Beginning July 1, 2023, the City of Tampa’s Parking Division will be implementing two new city-wide initiatives to make the City of Tampa more accessible for residents and visitors.
ADA Accessibility: Beginning July 1,2023, any individual properly…
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Developers interested in joining the effort to create more affordable housing in Tampa now have another tool at their disposal.
The City of Tampa has launched an interactive map where users can view city-owned lots available for…
The City of Tampa has launched an interactive map where users can view city-owned lots available for…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new …
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Three Tampa natives, who have been friends since high school, are answering Mayor Jane Castor's call for local developers to help address the city's affordable housing crisis.
With the demand for affordable housing options at an all time…
With the demand for affordable housing options at an all time…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new activations.…
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The City of Tampa is excited to welcome Javier Marin as its new Director of Economic Opportunity.
Serving within the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio, led by Administrator Nicole Travis, the Director of Economic…
Serving within the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio, led by Administrator Nicole Travis, the Director of Economic…
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City of Tampa Kids Take Part in World's Largest Swim Lesson
Today, thousands of children around the globe are participating in the 14th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) to help beat the single leading cause of unintended death of…
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This Thursday, thousands of children around the globe are participating in the 14th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) to help beat the single leading cause of unintended death of children ages 1-4.
A global event, The World'…
A global event, The World'…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are proud to announce the release of Tampa’s first Climate Action & Equity Plan (CAEP).
Developing a clean energy and resilient infrastructure plan was a commitment Mayor Castor made in her first term and…
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After a two-year collaboration with scientists, community members, energy modelers, and city staff, the City of Tampa is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Tampa's first Climate Action & Equity Plan.
The plan outlines 143…
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In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, June 19, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, June 19, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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The City of Tampa is proud to team up with the HCC Foundation and other community partners for the 3rd annual Signing Day event. This interactive job fair and career pathways event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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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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The City of Tampa is proud to team up with the HCC Foundation and other community partners for the 3rd annual Signing Day event. This interactive job fair and career pathways event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process from Monday, June 12 through Monday, July 3, 2023, as part of its routine maintenance to preserve drinking water quality. Customers may experience a change in their drinking…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor invite the public to view a new art exhibit, Shine A Light Youth Art Contest, produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation.
This exhibit, on display now in the lobby of the Tampa…
This exhibit, on display now in the lobby of the Tampa…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the Stella Awards based on the number of public votes it received. The Tampa Convention Center is under consideration for the Best Convention Center in the…
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The City of Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board on Thursday approved a revised budget that makes a major commitment to increasing access to affordable housing.
The revised budget allocates more than $20.2 million in new increment…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw
WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.
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WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.
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WHAT: Tampa's Parks & Recreation is officially breaking ground on newly renovated youth football fields in the Port Tampa neighborhood. CANDO Sports and the City of Tampa have been granted $100,000 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers through the…
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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 LGBT flag-…
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an LGBT flag-…
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unveiling of Ybor City Road Safety Project
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor; Kim Headland, V.M. Ybor Neighborhood Association President; Alex Henry, Vision Zero Team Lead; City of Tampa Mobility Team …
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This Memorial Day, the City of Tampa will celebrate the grand opening of the Vila Brothers Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military from World War…
The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military from World War…
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In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 29, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 29, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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The City of Tampa, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and community partners urge residents to keep kids safe around water.
Accidental child drowning is a tragedy that parents and caregivers think won’t happen to their family, but sadly…
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Tomorrow, Tampa Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day. This event is a day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country.
Millions of Americans will…
Millions of Americans will…
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In honor of May being National Bike Month, a biking safety initiative geared at protecting students will be unveiled at Roosevelt Elementary School, 3205 S Ferdinand Ave, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 3 p.m.
The non-profit organization…
The non-profit organization…
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WHAT: Today is the City of Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. The festival will showcase beautiful cultural performances from various Asian countries and …
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The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area's (ETCRA) Public Safety Subcommittee has announced its plans to install a crosswalk art mural at the intersection of 34th Street and Cayuga Street. The East Tampa CRA and City of Tampa Mobility staff…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will help distribute Mother's Day flower orders from Moates Florist, a small business temporarily affected by infrastructure improvements underway under the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project …
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WHO: Community volunteers coming together to create art for the City of Tampa
WHAT: Local senior citizens are creating community artwork that will soon be on display at the new Tampa City Center under construction on Hanna Ave.
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WHAT: Local senior citizens are creating community artwork that will soon be on display at the new Tampa City Center under construction on Hanna Ave.
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In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents.
Tampa residents will receive up to…
Tampa residents will receive up to…
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Tampa Fire Rescue is proud to host the Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 6 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Barksdale Senior Center, located at 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa 33607.
At this free event, residents can:…
At this free event, residents can:…
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The Tampa Convention Center is expecting increased traffic volume in downtown Tampa during the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week happening May 8-11.
There will also be limited parking availability in the area during this time,…
There will also be limited parking availability in the area during this time,…
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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 2017 and…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the Tampa City Council will be sworn into office today at 9 a.m. at Armature Works in Tampa.
The ceremony will mark the beginning of Mayor Castor's second term and the start of a new council term.
This…
The ceremony will mark the beginning of Mayor Castor's second term and the start of a new council term.
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As part of Tampa’s ambitious drive to strengthen Tampa’s resiliency and upgrade critical infrastructure, the city’s Wastewater Department is overhauling several pumping stations, its collection system of sewer mainlines and pipes, and beginning the…
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