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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, City staff, and community members gathered to honor Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony, music, performances, food, and local vendors.
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Central Park Eats & Beats

Central Park Eats & Beats (https://www.tampasdowntown.com/events/central-park-eats-june/?occurrence=2024-06-18) is a monthly food truck rally that provides an opportunity for the residents to gather and support local businesses. Instruments4Life will also provide an all-star lineup of Tampa musicians and special guests who will share stories about Central Park’s musical heyday and pay tribute to their melodies! All in effort to bring to light a new FREE music program for the youth of Tampa’s Downtown Central Park Neighborhood. Check it out on June 18 and July 16 at St. James at Encore (1202 N. Governor St) from 5 pm – 8 pm.

Juneteenth

Reminder: City of Tampa offices will be closed on June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Residential solid waste collection will not be affected. Commercial solid waste collection (https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-06/tampa-trash-services-revised-observance-juneteenth-150366) will be delayed one day.

Bridges to Business Outreach and Networking Event

Join the biggest outreach and networking event for construction and construction-related services in Tampa Bay! The City of Tampa’s Construction Administration and procurement experts will be available at the semi-annual Bridges to Business Outreach and Networking Event (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cwOdjZFctEWQWxL-kYy2KPXOnKEgtHNJiMe20_CF7K1UOU1ZSlVCNVVPSU8yUllUSExaSlJUTDQ4Mi4u) on June 20 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Tampa Convention Center. Meet the City team along with prime contractors and experts from local financial institutions, small business development organizations, other government agencies and dozens more. Small, women-owned, and minority-owned businesses are encouraged to attend and learn about contracting opportunities through the City’s Equal Business Opportunity Office.

Tampa Tech Show

Interested in discovering the latest technology to help your business or even choosing tech for a career? Attend the free City of Tampa Tech Show (https://fb.me/e/4BrXDX2pu) on June 21 from 10 am – 2 pm at City Center at Hanna Avenue! It will include demos of the latest tech, local job opportunities, and food trucks.

Summer Series: Putt & Party

Join the Tampa’s Downtown Partnership in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park from 12 pm to 8 pm on June 21 for mini-golf, food, family-friendly activities, music, and fun! Learn more here (https://www.tampasdowntown.com/events/summer-series-putt-and-party/?occurrence=2024-06-21) .

Hurricane Preparedness Workshop

On June 22 at 10 am, join the Tampa Fire Rescue Emergency Management Team at City Center at Hanna Avenue to learn more about hurricane safety measures (https://www.tampa.gov/events/hurricane-preparedness-workshop/149761) .

Open House – A New Public Art Concept

Contribute to our city's newest public art piece right from your computer or phone! A new outdoor sculpture is coming to City Center at Hanna Avenue. For the building’s expansive outdoor plaza, the artist duo AREA C Projects has designed Open House: a large-scale sculpture that visualizes City Center as a place where plans and ideas for new homes, new businesses and new projects of all kinds begin to take form in real life. Open House visualizes these dream structures through a colorful sculpture that plaza users can move around and within. It will also incorporate a gathering of culturally & personally significant Tampa street names contributed by Tampa community members. Share your ideas today at tampa.gov/OpenHouse (https://www.tampa.gov/OpenHouse) .

New Commercial Grant Funding

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board approved $8.49 million for commercial grants (https://www.tampa.gov/news/2024-06/cra-approves-85-million-grants-commercial-property-owners-introduces-legacy-credit) through the end of Fiscal Year 2024. The grant funds will benefit commercial property and businesses owners across ten CRA areas. In addition, long-time commercial property owners can benefit from the new “Legacy Credit,” which rewards long-term property owners making improvements by lowering upfront out-of-pocket costs.

Paperless Billing

Switch to paperless billing & get your City of Tampa utilities bill sent straight to your email inbox every month. It’s safe, convenient, and environmentally friendly. Enroll online at utilities.tampa.gov (http://utilities.tampa.gov/) or call 813-274-8811.

Summer BreakSpot

Summer BreakSpot provides free, nutritious meals to kids and teens under 18 while schools are closed. Find a Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness's Summer BreakSpot near you at summerbreakspot.org (http://www.summerbreakspot.org/) .

Heads Up: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2024 International Conclave

The City of Tampa is proud to host the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 2024 International Conclave (https://www.tampa.gov/events/omega-psi-phi-fraternity-2024-international-conclave/134741) at the Tampa Convention Center from June 27 – July 3. Thousands of attendees and supporters are expected to attend, so anticipate additional traffic in the Downtown area during this time.

Boom by the Bay is Back!

Boom by the Bay (https://tampa.gov/boom) at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park (1001 N Boulevard) is Tampa’s premier Independence Day celebration - featuring family-friendly activities, live entertainment, an Apple Pie Throwdown, and a fireworks display. The event is free and open to the public to enjoy. Fireworks will begin at dusk.

Job of the Week

The Mobility Department is hiring an Engineer III (N/S) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240607&R2=510310&R3=003) to perform project development, engineering design, construction oversight, permit processing, inspection, or maintenance review of stormwater projects and related activities. Applicants should have possession of a Professional Engineer license or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) designation.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Tampa is using federal funds to tackle gun violence among young people
Tampa is using federal funds to tackle gun violence among young people (https://www.wusf.org/courts-law/2024-06-13/tampa-federal-funds-tackle-gun-violence-young-people)
WUSF
The money will help provide services like mental health counseling, job training, mentoring and academic support to youth ages 10-17 involved in gun crimes.
Carver City Plaza honors veterans and Tampa’s inaugural Black subdivision
Carver City Plaza honors veterans and Tampa’s inaugural Black subdivision (https://spectrumnews1.com/mo/st-louis/news/2024/06/14/carver-city-plaza-honors-veterans---tampa-s-inaugural-black-subdivision)
Spectrum Bay News 9
Many who served are now listed on a mural at the park.
City of Tampa raises Juneteenth flag at annual event
City of Tampa raises Juneteenth flag at annual event (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/city-of-tampa-raises-juneteenth-flag-in-east-tampa/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The event includes music, local vendors and free food.
Tampa Police say increased manpower in Ybor leads to less violence
Tampa Police say increased manpower in Ybor leads to less violence (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/community-connection/ybor-violence-crime-rate-tampa-police/67-115176f2-9ece-4778-8d27-9c7c6a1888dd)
10 Tampa Bay
DeFelice expressed the importance of having more officers on the streets to deter people from committing crimes, like shootings.
In East Tampa, this summer program helps teens prepare for their future
In East Tampa, this summer program helps teens prepare for their future (https://www.tampabay.com/news/tampa/2024/06/13/summer-youth-teen-employment-program-training-career-guidance-tampa-bay-federal-credit-union/)
Tampa Bay Times
“The program helps you with resumes, with connections but also with just how to be yourself,” said one participant.

Shuttle service provided after indefinite Sulphur Springs pool closure
Shuttle service provided after indefinite Sulphur Springs pool closure (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/shuttle-service-provided-after-indefinite-sulphur-springs-pool-closure)
ABC Action News
This pool shuttle is free, but people will be asked to sign a waiver.

Tampa's $20M grant in safe streets will be used for quick-build projects
Tampa's $20M grant in safe streets will be used for quick-build projects (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2024/06/14/tampa-safe-streets-allocation.html)
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tampa’s grant funding will support 14 quick-build projects on streets like Hanna Avenue and Twiggs Street.

City of Tampa spends more than $100M on waste-to-energy plant upgrades
City of Tampa spends more than $100M on waste-to-energy plant upgrades (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-tampa-spends-more-than-100m-waste-to-energy-plant-upgrades)
FOX 13
The city is also offering compost containers so that residents can compost waste at home.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Lateca Simmons, a Work Order Technician in the Solid Waste Department. She has worked for the City of Tampa for 13 years and loves providing customer service for Tampa residents. She enjoys meeting new people and using her skills to help them.

What do you like to do in your free time? Traveling, cooking & baking from scratch!

What is your favorite meal to cook? I’m a southern cook, there are too many to name!! But I absolutely love to make oxtail. While they are ridiculously expensive, they have always been a delicacy. If prepared correctly, they are pure heaven on a plate! You really have to take your time and pour pure love into this dish, it cannot be rushed. My family loves it! My favorite cake to bake right now is the Cookies n Cream Poundcake. It’s a tad bit complex to perfect maintaining the moistness and flavor, but well worth it!

What are you binging on Netflix right now? The Brother’s Sun.

What is your dream vacation? An overwater bungalow in the Maldives or Bora Bora.

What is your favorite place in Tampa? Home, being the best Mommy in the world to my 7 year old son, Quincy!!! 😊
SPECIAL FEATURE
In the last five years, Tampa has rehabilitated 33 wastewater pump stations -- $93 million in crucial infrastructure improvements. In the next five years, 27 more pump station rehabilitation projects are planned.
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, June 17 at 9 a.m.
Groundbreaking - GRACE POINT - MARIPOSA WOMEN'S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Monday, June 17 at 2:15 p.m.
TAMPA BLACK HISTORY MUSEUM OPENING

Tuesday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m.
PORT TAMPA BAY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m.
WORLD REFUGEE DAY CELEBRATION

Tuesday, June 18 at 12:15 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting – CITY OF TAMPA AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE PROFESSIONALS & FACILITY TECHNICIANS APPRECIATION DAY

Tuesday, June 18 at 1:30 p.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE WITH REP. KATHY CASTOR - ELECTRIC VEHICLES COMING TO TPD FLEET

Tuesday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION - URBAN LEAGUE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Wednesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INAUGURAL HALL OF FAME CHAMPIONS AWARDS & FUNDRAISER

Thursday, June 20 – Sunday, June 23
U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS ANNUAL MEETING – KANSAS CITY, MO
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