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City of Tampa honors MLK Jr. Day, receives $2 million for affordable housing, and more...

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Mayor Jane Castor, Ana Cruz, the Men of Vision, and City staff celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Tampa MLK Day Parade this week in East Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor, Ana Cruz, the Men of Vision, and City staff celebrated the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Tampa MLK Day Parade this week in East Tampa.
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Rome Yard Public Meeting

On January 24th from 6 pm-8 pm, join this virtual conversation (https://www.facebook.com/events/900518270829635/) on this transformational development that will change Tampa's waterfront for generations to come! Review what the community has said so far and view our latest presentation that explores the vision for the City's Rome Yard Mixed-Use Development Project.

Gasparilla Children’s Parade

Arrgh you ready to celebrate Gasparilla with your littlest mateys? Join the 2022 Gasparilla Children’s Parade (https://childrens.gasparillapiratefest.com/childrens-parade) on Saturday, January 22nd from 11 am to 7 pm! This free, family-friendly parade takes place along Bayshore Boulevard from Bay to Bay Boulevard, moving north to Edison Avenue. The Children's Gasparilla Parade will also be broadcast live on FOX 13 and streamed live on www.Fox13News.com (http://www.Fox13News.com/) . Text GASPARILLA to 888-777 for updates and event information sent straight to your phone.

Job of the Week

The Parks & Recreation team is looking for Seasonal Pool Guard/Lifeguards (https://jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=211227&R2=008111&R3=001) to participate in lifeguarding tasks, aquatic programming, and enforcing of safety rules at a municipal swimming facility. All applicants must possess a Current American Red Cross Lifeguarding (CPR/First Aid/AED) certification.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)

Nicole B. Travis
Tampa hires Lakeland economic development guru as Carole Post departs (https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2022/01/06/tampa-hires-lakeland-economic-development-guru-as-carole-post-departs/)
Tampa Bay Times
Nicole B. Travis, a Lakeland deputy city manager, will start later in January, replacing Post who returns to the University of South Florida after two years working for Mayor Jane Castor.

Person with hammer repairing housing
City of Tampa awarded nearly $2 million for affordable housing programs (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/city-of-tampa-awarded-nearly-2-million-for-affordable-housing-programs)
ABC Action News
The City of Tampa will dedicate these funds to its Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program.

Tampa Convention Center
Tampa Convention Center to co-host US Gymnastics Championships National Congress and Trade Show (https://www.wtsp.com/article/entertainment/events/tampa-convention-center-us-gymnastics/67-112d0da7-06b0-497c-812f-82670fe6bd13)
10TampaBay
The Tampa Convention Center has a projected attendance rate of 280,000 for this year, with more than 100 events already scheduled.

Photos: Tampa Bay celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Photos: Tampa Bay celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (https://www.tampabay.com/gallery/2022/01/17/photos-tampa-bay-celebrates-dr-martin-luther-king-jr/)
Tampa Bay Times
Mayor Jane Castor greets parade-goers on Monday during the annual Martin Luther King Parade in Tampa.

City of Tampa's 10-year challenge reveals major facelift for downtown
City of Tampa's 10-year challenge reveals major facelift for downtown (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-of-tampas-10-year-challenge-reveals-major-facelift-for-downtown)
FOX13
Tampa's version reveals a major downtown facelift.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor makes friendly wager over Buccaneers wild card game outcome
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor makes friendly wager over Buccaneers wild card game outcome (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-makes-friendly-wager-over-buccaneers-wild-card-outcome/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced a friendly wager over the outcome of the wild card game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
New Hispanic liaison is ready to help others in Tampa
New Hispanic liaison is ready to help others in Tampa (https://www.tampabay.com/centro/2022/01/15/new-hispanic-liaison-is-ready-to-help-others-in-tampa/)
Tampa Bay Times
The city of Tampa has created a new position aimed at providing a link between the Hispanic community and city leaders.
Tampa city leaders address progress, work to be done to protect historic cemeteries
Tampa city leaders address progress, work to be done to protect historic cemeteries (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/tampa-city-leaders-address-progress-work-to-be-done-to-protect-historic-cemeteries)
ABC Action News
The City of Tampa is continuing its work to protect and preserve historic cemeteries that have been forgotten or abandoned.
‘We play sports too’: 9-year-old girl writes letter to Tampa mayor asking for more softball fields
‘We play sports too’: 9-year-old girl writes letter to Tampa mayor asking for more softball fields (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/we-play-sports-too-9-year-old-girl-writes-letter-to-tampa-mayor-asking-for-more-softball-fields/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The mayor not only read Evangeline’s letter but Mayor Castor had her team from the city apply for grant money from Disney and the city of Tampa was the only city in Florida to get it.

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** COMING UP THIS WEEK (http://www.tampa.gov/)

Monday, January 17 at 6 a.m.
TAMPA ORGANIZATION OF BLACK AFFAIRS "TOBA" 42nd ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST

Monday, January 17 at 12 p.m.
CITY OF TAMPA'S ANNUAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY PARADE

Tuesday – Friday, January 18-21
U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS WINTER MEETING - WASHINGTON, DC

Saturday, January 22 at 3 p.m.
YE MYSTIC KREWE OF GASPARILLA CHILDREN'S PARADE & FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA

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