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The City of Tampa will honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Freedom Playground of MacFarlane Park. Freedom Playground is Tampa's first boundless playground where children of all abilities can play side by side. The…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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30 years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed, securing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Today, the City of Tampa remains fully committed to providing equitable access to the City’s programs and…
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Today, please join Jacobs Engineering at 4:30 pm for a fun and enriching STEM lesson and activity! Jacobs is partnering with local schools for a weekly series of live, STEM events for students. This event is tailored for…
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In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa will celebrate AAPI heritage and culture at the 2024 Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival.The vibrant and colorful festival will…
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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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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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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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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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Tampa Parks and Recreation is set to officially open another fully inclusive and sensory-friendly playground, funded by the City of Tampa and approved by the Tampa City Council.The New Tampa All Abilities Playground, located at 17302 Commerce…
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The City of Tampa is excited to unveil the newest addition to its extensive public art collection that dates back to the late 1800’s. Located outside City Center at Hanna Avenue, the new towering sculpture is a visual metaphor of dreams coming to…
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A nationally-recognized artist has completed a mural at the Wayne C. Papy Athletic Center honoring the young athletes that attend the center, its renowned gymnastics program, and the diverse community it serves.Naomi Haverland was commissioned by…
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The City of Tampa, in partnership with Tampa General Hospital, Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg and OnMed, has taken a groundbreaking step in its commitment to addressing the welfare of the city's homeless population with the…
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Casa Bel Mar, 100-Unit Affordable Housing Complex, Opens Along South Manhattan Ave.Just 18 months after Casa Bel Mar's groundbreaking, the new affordable housing development will open its doors to Tampa residents this week, providing high-quality…
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The City of Tampa has named Jeffrey McKittrick as Director of Housing and Community Development.McKittrick most recently served as the Assistant Director of Housing and Community Development in Pasco County, where he restarted the Affordable Housing…
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Following its win last Sunday, the Bucs are preparing for another exciting playoff at home this weekend. In keeping with tradition, the City of Tampa, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, will host a banner drop on Wednesday outside Old…
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Tasked with clearing an unprecedented amount of storm debris following the passage of two major back-to-back hurricanes this Fall, the City of Tampa’s Solid Waste Department is proud to announce it has finished the job before the Christmas holidays…
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Tampa children will get the surprise of their lives tomorrow when Mayor Jane Castor and community leaders deliver brand-new bicycles.The sixth annual Caroling with Castor, in partnership with onbikes, powered by Microlumen, and supported by Tampa…
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Tampa City Council voted to approve confirming Abbye Feeley as Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity on Thursday.Feeley, who has been serving as interim administrator since July 2024 following the departure of Nicole Travis, has…
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Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the City of Tampa is on track to complete its storm debris removal operations on December 20, well ahead of schedule, to give residents a clean and safe environment to enjoy the holiday season.Tampa’s…
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The National League of Cities (NLC), is hosting its premier annual event, the 2024 City Summit, in Tampa this week, convening more than 4,000 elected officials and municipal staff from across the United States. The summit runs from November 13…
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Tampa's newest Veterans Plaza will be unveiled today.It is the second of three new veterans memorials to be built in a Tampa park, stepping closer to fulfilling the goal of having a Veterans Plaza or memorial in each of the four City Council…
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