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U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, City of Tampa Director of Mobility Vik Bhide, community advocate Caroll Ann Bennett, and Mayor Jane Castor recently celebrated an award of $959,752 in federal funding for stormwater improvements on Manhattan Avenue in South Tampa.
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor, City of Tampa Director of Mobility Vik Bhide, community advocate Caroll Ann Bennett, and Mayor Jane Castor recently celebrated an award of $959,752 in federal funding for stormwater improvements on Manhattan Avenue in South Tampa.
GET INVOLVED
Mayor Jane Castor’s Tree Giveaway

All City of Tampa residents are invited to Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mayor-janes-tree-giveaway-tickets-870950033997) , a special initiative to enrich our community's green spaces and promote sustainability. Join this exciting opportunity On April 13 from 9 am – 11 am to receive free saplings of select tree species, aiming to empower residents to help expand Tampa’s urban tree canopy. Recipients must live in the City of Tampa city limits. Double check your home address here (https://www.tampa.gov/city-limits) .

Saturday Sessions: Housing

Want to learn more about how we're tackling affordable housing and our homeless outreach initiatives? Enroll in the next Mayor's Neighborhood University Saturday Session - a mini housing resource fair on April 13 from 9 am – 12 pm, hosted at the City Center at Hanna Avenue (2555 E. Hanna Ave (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KrVoHeW1EQWwDuCA8) ). Register at tampa.gov/SaturdaySession (https://www.tampa.gov/SaturdaySession) .

13th Annual Tampa Firefighters 5K

On April 13 at 8 am, join the 13th Annual Tampa Firefighters 5K (https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Tampa/tampafirefighters) , where 100% of the proceeds benefit Camp Hopetake, a week-long summer camp for previously burned children of all ages. Runners can run either a 5K or a 1 Mile Run/Walk.

Southeast Seminole Heights Construction Update Community Meeting

Seminole Heights residents are encouraged to join a community update meeting on April 16 at 6 pm at the City Center at Hanna Avenue regarding the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project. Attendees can meet the project team, ask questions, and discuss your concerns. Learn more about the project at SeminoleHeightsStormwater.com (https://seminoleheightsstormwater.com/) .

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) on April 17 from 8:30 am – 3:45 pm to promote inclusivity in housing practices. Whether you're purchasing a home or working in the housing industry, you're invited to learn more.

Tampa Riverfest

Tampa Riverfest (https://thetampariverwalk.com/events/riverfest.html) is a two-day, free community event - returning May 3 & 4, spanning the entire length of the Riverwalk including several parks and features family-friendly activities and events showcasing Tampa's cultural institutions, local musicians, and restaurants. The festival also includes Taste of Riverwalk on Friday night and Taco Fest on Saturday. There is also a full concert series of regional and local bands on the main stage in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and a balloon glow at sunset on both nights. Other activities include a wiener dog derby, a lantern parade, yoga, a water ski show, and a paddle invasion.

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.

New Online Tool: Economic Dashboard

Tampa is changing rapidly, and understanding our local economic environment can be a challenge. That's why we launched the new Economic Dashboard (https://www.tampa.gov/economy) to provide a snapshot of the economic vitality of our city and the region. It aggregates reliable private and publicly available data sources like the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to report impartial data on a quarterly basis.

SWEEP Program

Doing some Spring cleaning? If you have bulky items to get rid of (ie furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc), our SWEEP (https://www.tampa.gov/SWEEP) Program may help you get rid of them for free. Tampa residents can dispose of bulky waste curbside during their assigned week within the year.

Tampa Convention Center Nominated for Best Convention Center in the Southeast

Tampa Convention Center has been nominated for Best Convention Center (Regional – Southeast U.S.) in the prestigious Stella Awards for the second year in a row. The center won the gold medal, the top honor, for this category in 2023. The public is invited to vote here (https://stellaawards.secure-platform.com/a/gallery/rounds/15/details/14032) until May 3. Every vote is an opportunity to win one of 15 American Express gift cards.

Job of the Week

The Solid Waste Department is hiring a Waste-to-Energy Plant Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240319&R2=387405&R3=001) to perform a variety of engineering functions, project planning, design, and oversight, as well as plant operational studies and assessments. This position will also require frequent participation in work overseeing numerous activities related to the safe, proper, and efficient operation of the waste-to-energy plant, in accordance with City policies, procedures, and standards.

LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

Tampa officials continue urging residents to conserve water: 'We need clean water'
Tampa officials continue urging residents to conserve water: 'We need clean water' (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-officials-continue-urging-residents-to-conserve-water-we-need-clean-water)
FOX13
City of Tampa officials are pushing the idea that every gallon saved matters.

South Tampa receives nearly $1 million for stormwater project
South Tampa receives nearly $1 million for stormwater project (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/community/south-tampa-1-million-stormwater-project/67-c880075f-0ad2-4eeb-8e18-386f18f6b415)
10 Tampa Bay
"The result of that will be a lack of flooding in your neighborhoods," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said.

E-scooters now required to be parking in designated areas at the end of every ride
E-scooters now required to be parking in designated areas at the end of every ride (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/e-scooters-required-parking/67-1df4d2cf-c385-46db-a915-febf45a2f888)
10 Tampa Bay
"This is the number one concern that we receive from the community.”

Mayor Jane's Tree Giveaway - Saturday April 13, 2024
City of Tampa is doing a tree giveaway (https://www.wmnf.org/city-of-tampa-is-doing-a-tree-giveaway/)
WMNF
The tree giveaway is a way to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy.

Tampa seeks to invest at least $25M in housing every year
Tampa seeks to invest at least $25M in housing every year (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/04/05/tampa-housing-investment.html)
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Incomes are simply not keeping up with housing costs, making it hard for companies to attract and retain workers.

Tampa ranked among the best Southern cities for career growth
Tampa ranked among the best Southern cities for career growth (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/04/03/tampa-ranked-among-best-cities-for-career-growth.html)
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Overall, Tampa placed 12th nationally while coming sixth in the regional ranking.
Best places to live in America: 3 Tampa neighborhoods rank in top 10
Best places to live in America: 3 Tampa neighborhoods rank in top 10 (https://www.fox13news.com/news/these-tampa-neighborhoods-named-among-top-10-best-in-the-country)
FOX13
Uptown, Hyde Park – Spanishtown Creek, and Harbour Island are some of the best places to live according to Niche.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Serena Brydon

Meet Serena Brydon, a Real Estate Contract Specialist in the Development & Growth Management Division. She has worked for the City of Tampa for 20 years and she has most enjoyed working with closely her colleagues within the Real Estate Department, but also other staff all across the City.

What do you like to do in your free time? I belong to a group called the Gator Baiter’s Adventure club, along with other City employees, friends and family, we’ve had many adventures, white water rafting, kayaking the boundary waters of Minnesota, yearly camping in Mayo, Florida. Many wonderful experiences and hopefully many more in the future. Shoutout to Ann Gray! Also, anything I do with my children and grandchildren, there are never any dull moments.

What’s your favorite type of music? I absolutely love music! I was brought up on Bluegrass. I love classic rock, 70’s, 80’s and most other genres. My grandkids have introduced me to more current music as well. Love attending concerts with my son.

What’s your favorite meal to cook? I like to make Pizza Casserole, a family favorite when the whole crew gets together.

What are you reading right now? I love to read, Grisham, King, Brown and Follett to name a few. I enjoy reading/watching true stories and bios. I also make time to do crossword puzzles.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Did you know the Wastewater Department has four large pumping stations located in each quadrant of the City? These pumping stations are in Ybor City, Downtown, east Tampa and South Tampa. Each receives millions of gallons of wastewater daily from 224 smaller pumping stations located throughout the City and parts of Hillsborough County. These four pumping stations all have standby generators on site that will provide a reliable and sustainable source of power during electrical outages.

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Caring for crape myrtles can be tough, but it doesn't have to be murderous. Watch to learn how to properly prune crape myrtles from our City of Tampa Horticulturist Ken Akins.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, April 8 at 10:30 a.m.
Press Conference - "MEET THE WATER CONSTRUCTION CREW"

Tuesday, April 9 at 1:20 p.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT SHIELDING OUR TEENS 2024 LAUNCH

Tuesday, April 9 at 4 p.m.
CITY OF TAMPA INFRASTRUCTURE STEM CEREMONY & AWARD PRESENTATION

Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM VIP WELCOME RECEPTION

Wednesday, April 10 at 12 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FORUM

Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.
SENIORS IN SERVICE LEGACY OF LEARNING AWARENESS EVENT

Thursday, April 11 at 10:15 a.m.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT 3DE - CHAMBERLAIN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CONSULTANCY PROJECT PRESENTATION

Thursday, April 11 at 12 p.m.
TAMPA BAY PILOTS ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON

Thursday, April 11 at 3:45 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - HUDSON MANOR SENIOR LIVING RESTORATION REVEAL PARTY

Friday, April 12 at 11 a.m.
Groundbreaking - FAIR OAKS COMMUNITY CENTER

Friday, April 12 at 11:20 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting - BROADSTAFF STAFFING FIRM HEADQUARTERS

Friday, April 12 at 1 p.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT BEHIND THE BADGE "A POLICE ACADEMY EXPERIENCE"

Friday, April 12 at 2 p.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY AWARDS CEREMONY

Friday, April 12 at 4:45 p.m.
RELAY FOR LIFE - UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA

Friday, April 12 at 6 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA BASKETBALL AAC EAST DIVISION CHAMPS SEASON CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA ANNUAL MAYOR'S TREE GIVEAWAY

Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m.
MAYOR'S CIVXPERIENCE FOR MEN OF TOMORROW PROGRAM

Saturday, April 13 at 12 p.m.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS CHIEF'S BOWLING CHALLENGE

Sunday, April 14 at 5:45 p.m.
Coin Toss - UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA INAUGURAL WOMEN'S FLAG FOOTBALL GAME
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