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Tampa Weekly: Groundbreakings, art, and more...

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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, regional leaders, & many community members attended the Fair Oaks Recreation Complex (https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-04/tampa-breaks-ground-state-art-east-tampa-recreation-complex-147171) groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction. The new recreation center is expected to open in Fall 2025, and the entire complex is scheduled to be completed in Spring 2026.
GET INVOLVED
Heart of Hanna: Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with your own cardboard art! On April 23 at 4 pm, local artist Michelle Sawyer will guide participants on how to turn used cardboard into exciting works of art. BYOC (bring your own cardboard) or use what is provided to create your original piece. This free workshop (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cwOdjZFctEWQWxL-kYy2KPXOnKEgtHNJiMe20_CF7K1UQlVVRDIzVTZLTDFMVTZSVFFIM0IxQzZSVi4u) includes training and supplies. The Heart of Hanna series is an initiative of the City of Tampa Arts & Cultural Affairs Department.

20th Annual Tampa Bay Fair Housing Symposium

The City of Tampa Human Rights Office is proud to host the 20th Annual Tampa Bay Fair Housing Symposium (https://members.pinellasrealtor.org/events/Details/20th-annual-tampa-bay-fair-housing-symposium-1052020?sourceTypeId=EmailInvitation&fbclid=IwAR0bFavRHyUFkEcLgmEcamGjpaC49HhywpJh9tkJDIGIy_x4BV8ZQxvFbWg_aem_AcaCY4JXO1n0oaFlfqzYgrv2pkNersqklj44TYyiOyLSkadusLM40JNLs5Ia5vl7fXAfeGXCgAltShwrNZE8EFcs) to promote inclusivity in housing practices. Whether you're purchasing a home or work in the housing industry, you're invited to attend on April 17 from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm.

Paperless Billing

Are you a City of Tampa Utilities customer? April is Earth Month and the perfect time to switch to paperless billing (https://utilities.tampa.gov/) . Get your bill sent straight to your inbox every month. It’s safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly.

Summer Camp Enrollment

Parents, it's that time again! Nail down your summer plans now with Tampa Parks & Recreation Summer Camps (https://www.tampa.gov/summercamps) . Registration opens this week for both residents and non-residents.

Fix It Fast

See a pothole, cave-in or sign obstruction in your neighborhood? Report it to the Fix It Fast team (https://www.tampa.gov/mobility/transportation/fix-it-fast) , focused on delivering timely repairs within 72 hours after a report is filed.

2024 Latinos Unidos Luncheon

Hosted by the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council, the Latinos Unidos Luncheon (https://www.tampa.gov/hispanic-advisory-council/latinos-unidos-luncheon) on May 8 from 12 pm – 1:30 pm is dedicated to opening new doors of opportunity for Latino youth in our community. It highlights the influence and economic impact of Hispanics in the United States with an inspiring keynote speaker and recognition of a community leader and focuses on raising scholarship dollars to remove critical barriers to postsecondary education for Latino youth.

Job of the Week

The Human Resources Department is hiring a Leave Administration Specialist (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240404&R2=052200&R3=001) to oversee overall leave administration activities for municipal employees, including coordination of requests for accommodation, FMLA, and all leave types. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, with emphasis on employee relations and three years of professional human resources experience is required.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

Centro Ybor
Ybor City named one of the best places to live, according to Money (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-neighborhood-named-one-of-the-best-places-to-live-according-to-money/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
Money called Tampa one of America’s hottest cities and highlighted Ybor City as one of the best places to live.

Tampa Bay among the top five hottest US job markets, WSJ finds
Tampa Bay among the top five hottest US job markets, WSJ finds (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/04/12/tampa-bay-hottest-job-markets.html)
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tampa Bay has the fourth-hottest job market in the country, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Tampa leaders address juvenile crime concerns after shooting near Armature Works
Tampa leaders address juvenile crime concerns after shooting near Armature Works (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-leaders-address-juvenile-crime-concerns-after-shooting-near-armature-works)
FOX13
Both Bercaw and Lopez urging gun owners, not to leave them in unlocked cars.
Millennials Are Moving to These 10 US Cities
Millennials Are Moving to These 10 US Cities (https://www.newsweek.com/millennials-moving-these-10-cities-1888333)
NewsWeek
Two Florida cities, Tampa and Jacksonville, are among the most attractive cities in the United States for relocating millennials.

Tampa breaks ground on $34.7 million park expansion
Tampa breaks ground on $34.7 million park expansion (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/12/upcoming-east-tampa-recreation-complex-hailed-as-a--generational-victory-)
Spectrum Bay News 9
Once completed, the park it will be one of the largest projects undertaken in the Parks and Recreation Department portfolio.

Tampa residents learn about homeownership resources though housing event
Tampa residents learn about homeownership resources though housing event (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/04/13/housing-event-in-tampa)
Spectrum Bay News 9
The city partnered with the Housing and Community Development Division to host a housing fair on Saturday, welcoming over 120 people to the City Center at Hanna Avenue.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Meet Vince Butorac, a Solid Waste Business Operations Supervisor in the Solid Waste Department. He has worked for the City of Tampa for over 12 years and he enjoys that his position helps resolve customer issues and complaints. His team supports 91,000 customers, taking 38,000 phone calls and answering 5,000 emails yearly.

What are you currently reading? Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld by Scott M. Deitche

What is your favorite meal to cook? Chili – I can modify the ingredients catering to the guests (spicy/meat/vegetarian). I can slow cook for hours or complete it within 2 hours.

What reality show would you want to be on? Jeopardy.

SPECIAL FEATURE
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Preserving existing homes is a key strategy in addressing housing affordability. Did you know we have helped improve 138 homes since 2020 through programs like the Owner-Occupied Rehab Program? Learn more about our current housing initiatives ** here (https://www.tampa.gov/housing)
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COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, April 15 at 5:15 p.m.
Groundbreaking – TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S TANEJA SURGICAL NEUROSCIENCE & TRANSPLANT TOWER

Monday, April 15 at 7 p.m.
TAMPA BAY DESIGN WEEK FILM EVENT: EVOLVING SKYLINES, WHERE WILL TAMPA BE IN 50 YEARS?

Tuesday, April 16 at 9:30 a.m.
PORT TAMPA BAY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, April 16 at 12:20 p.m.
TAMPA TRENDS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

Wednesday, April 17 at 8:45 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA'S TAMPA BAY FAIR HOUSING CONSORTIUM

Wednesday, April 17 at 6:15 p.m.
HOTEL FLOR GRAND OPENING (Formerly Floridan Hotel)

Thursday, April 18 at 11:30 a.m.
FRAMEWORKS' HEAD & HEART LUNCHEON 2024

Thursday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m.
MAYOR'S YOUTH LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OPEN FORUM

Sunday, April 21 – Saturday, April 27
2024 DELEGATION OF U.S. WOMEN MAYORS TO SWITZERLAND
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