The Kate Jackson Center's Anderson Playground has beautiful new equipment with ADA upgrades and is unveiling it all with a ribbon cutting.In addition to the new equipment - featuring a Kompan Giant Dome - the park received safer ground covering,…
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The City of Tampa's Parks and Recreation Department is ringing bells and taking names for Santa this holiday season, with a big box of Christmas activities to unpack.Tree Lighting - December 3 at 6:00 P.M. at the New Tampa Recreation Center, 17302…
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Tampa Recognized for Advocating for EqualityTampa once again celebrates a perfect score on its efforts to support the LGBTQ+ community.The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Municipal Equality Index 2025 released its results Tuesday, with Tampa…
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City Launches Program for Hurricane RepairsBeginning today at 9 a.m., more financial aid will be available for Tampa homeowners affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The City of Tampa, with the support of the Tampa City Council, will…
The City of Tampa, with the support of the Tampa City Council, will…
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From Tampa Bay Tech architecture classes to cutting the ribbon on a multi-million dollar affordable housing project, the men of Pittman Design Group (PDG) are celebrating the completion of a 10-unit affordable apartment complex.Partnering with the…
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The City of Tampa is turning up the spotlight on local talent this Friday with its inaugural Career Glow Up Job Fair, a one-of-a-kind hiring event designed to help residents shine, connect, and land meaningful work.The…
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With major restoration and rehabilitation set to begin on the historic Sanchez y Haya Building and surrounding site, the City of Tampa is now accepting applications from residents to serve on a non-partisan board that will…
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In a critical step toward establishing a brand-new ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg, the Tampa City Council today approved an interlocal agreement with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) and the City of St. Petersburg for…
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City Launches Program for Hurricane RepairsBeginning November 17th, more financial aid will be available for Tampa homeowners affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
The City of Tampa, with the support of the Tampa City Council, will be…
The City of Tampa, with the support of the Tampa City Council, will be…
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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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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor honored her bet with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti following the Tampa Bay Rays defeat in the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. She sent a series of Tampa treats including J.J. Newman Cigars, Ulele Springs Craft Beer…
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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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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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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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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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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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Over the past 4 months, the Office of the City Attorney has added four private-sector attorneys to the City Legal Department. These attorneys bring vast experience in the area of land use and local government and will be a tremendous asset to the…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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