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1st Annual Michael Jenkins Football Camp to Be Held at Tampa NFL YET Center

» Fri, 18 May 2012 08:33:00 EST
City of Tampa
Current Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver and former Ohio State Buckeye great Michael Jenkins will be providing an opportunity for 100 youth in grades 9th – 12th to participate in the 1st Annual Michael Jenkins Football Camp in Tampa. The camp is scheduled for Saturday, June 2, 2012 and will be held at the Tampa NFL YET Center, located at 3310 East Lake Avenue.

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Intersection of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and North Habana Avenue to Close Memorial Day Weekend

» Thu, 17 May 2012 15:08:00 EST
City of Tampa
The City of Tampa Wastewater Department will close the intersection of West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at Habana Avenue over the Memorial Day weekend to replace a deteriorating pipeline. The intersection will be closed beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, May 26, 2012 and work is scheduled to be completed on Monday, May 28, 2012.

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$16,250 reward for information leading to arrest and prosecution of robbery suspects

» Wed, 16 May 2012 16:51:00 EST
City of Tampa
$16,250 reward for information leading to arrest and prosecution of robbery suspects

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Del Rio Pool Temporarily Closed for Maintenance

» Wed, 16 May 2012 11:41:00 EST
City of Tampa
Del Rio Pool, located 10105 North Boulevard, has been temporarily closed for maintenance and repairs. The pool is scheduled to re-open July 4th weekend.

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Summer Movie Series Premieres May 25 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park

» Wed, 16 May 2012 10:39:00 EST
City of Tampa
Just in time for summer, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is launching a new summer movie series in the park beginning Friday, May 25 with Kung Fu Panda 2.

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Emergency Planning Guide

» Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 EST
City of Tampa
The hurricane season is from June 1st to November 30th; to help you prepare, view our emergency planning guide.

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Humana Joins with City of Tampa to Build a Neighborhood Playground for Kids of All Ages - Partner organizations teaming with VM Ybor Neighborhood Association and KaBOOM! to build play space in days leading up to Republican National Convention

» Mon, 14 May 2012 13:42:00 EST
City of Tampa
Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is teaming up with the City of Tampa, VM Ybor Neighborhood Association, and KaBOOM! to build a one-of-a-kind, multi-generational playground at Tampa’s Ragan Park. More than 200 volunteers will gather in Tampa’s East Tampa neighborhood on Saturday, Aug. 11 to build the unique play space in just one day.

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Detectives Searching for Violent Robbery Suspects

» Mon, 14 May 2012 09:34:00 EST
City of Tampa
Detectives Searching for Violent Robbery Suspects

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Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00040; Howard F. Curren AWTP Main Pumping Station Discharge Pipe Replacements - SLBE

» Mon, 14 May 2012 04:13:00 EST
City of Tampa
Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00040; Howard F. Curren AWTP Main Pumping Station Discharge Pipe Replacements - SLBE. Only City of Tampa Certified Small Local Business Enterprises are eligible to bid.
Opening: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Pre-Bid: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the Howard F. Curren AWTP located at 2700 Maritime Boulevard in the AWTP Maintenance Building Training Room.

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Dive Team Rescues Driver in Bayshore Boulevard Crash

» Sun, 13 May 2012 11:29:00 EST
City of Tampa
Dive Team Rescues Driver in Bayshore Boulevard Crash

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Three City of Tampa Parks Win Community Design Awards

» Fri, 11 May 2012 18:03:00 EST
City of Tampa
Three of Tampa's parks were honored for their designs at the Planning Commission's 30th Anniversary Community Design Awards.

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Tampa Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Child Abduction

» Fri, 11 May 2012 14:55:00 EST
City of Tampa
Tampa Police Searching for Suspect in Attempted Child Abduction

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Tampa Water Sponsors Free and Low-Cost Workshops for Tampa Residents

» Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 EST
City of Tampa
Free and low-cost Water-Wise, micro-irrigation, rain barrel, Florida-friendly landscaping, and compost workshops are available through partnership with Hillsborough County Extension and the Tampa Water Department. Workshop Flyer (PDF).

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Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00020; David L. Tippin WTF Ferric Sulfate and Sulfuric Acid Tanks Rehabilitation

» Fri, 11 May 2012 04:13:00 EST
City of Tampa
Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00020; David L. Tippin WTF Ferric Sulfate and Sulfuric Acid Tanks Rehabilitation.
Opening: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Pre-Bid: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 29, 2012, at the David L. Tippin WTF located at 7125 N. 30th Street, Tampa, FL 33610, Main Building 1st Floor Conference Room.

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Tampa Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 81-year-old man who suffers from dementia.

» Thu, 10 May 2012 17:25:00 EST
City of Tampa
Tampa Police detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 81-year-old man who suffers from dementia.

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Mother Charged With Child Neglect

» Thu, 10 May 2012 12:05:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mother Charged With Child Neglect

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Tampa’s Water Use Restrictions Change

» Thu, 10 May 2012 08:45:00 EST
City of Tampa
Tampa’s water use restrictions tightened today as a result of a modified Phase II Water Shortage Emergency declaration issued by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Effective immediately, Tampa residents and businesses using City system water, well or surface water may irrigate one day a week only.

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Tampa Named Playful City USA Community

» Mon, 7 May 2012 16:52:00 EST
City of Tampa
The City of Tampa has been named a 2012 Playful City USA community for its efforts to increase play opportunities for children and creating actions plans to increase the quantity and quality of play in the community.

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Update on Fatal Accident at East Lambright Street and North Florida Avenue All previous road closures are now open in all directions.

» Mon, 7 May 2012 07:59:00 EST
City of Tampa
Tampa Police Investigating a Serious Crash
All previous road closures are now open in all directions.

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Teenager Wounded During Shooting

» Sun, 6 May 2012 08:27:00 EST
City of Tampa
Teenager Wounded During Shooting

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Quick Arrest Halts Armed Suspect's Crime Spree

» Fri, 4 May 2012 14:44:00 EST
City of Tampa
Quick Arrest Halts Armed Suspect's Crime Spree

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City of Tampa Introduces Redesigned Website

» Thu, 3 May 2012 14:26:00 EST
City of Tampa
The City of Tampa has launched a new look for its website www.tampagov.net.

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Buckhorn Statement in Response to Governor Scott's Letter Today

» Wed, 2 May 2012 13:57:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn issued the statement below following the receipt of Governor Scott

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Tampa Police Launch Crime Mapping Website

» Wed, 2 May 2012 09:13:00 EST
City of Tampa
The Tampa Police Department has teamed up with RAIDS Online to provide easy to read crime maps and analysis to allow Tampa residents a first-hand look at crimes in our city. In addition, the web site is a crime tip program that will allow citizens to send an anonymous tip to TPD from the safety of their home.

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Police Investigate North Tampa Double Homicide

» Tue, 1 May 2012 15:45:00 EST
City of Tampa
Police Investigate North Tampa Double Homicide

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Ashley Drive to Close for Three Weeks - CSX continues track replacement along Polk Street

» Tue, 1 May 2012 10:20:00 EST
City of Tampa
CSX continues to replace tracks along Polk Street in downtown Tampa. Ashley Drive is scheduled to be closed for three weeks beginning on Monday, May 7, 2012.

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Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00039; Wastewater Force Main Excavations, Citywide FY12

» Tue, 1 May 2012 04:13:00 EST
City of Tampa
Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00039; Wastewater Force Main Excavations, Citywide FY12. Opening: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Pre-Bid: 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Update on Missing Paddle Boarder

» Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:01:00 EST
City of Tampa
Update on Missing Paddle Boarder

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Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter Training

» Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:33:00 EST
City of Tampa
The Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management is excited to announce that we will be hosting the Skywarn Severe Weather Spotter training class (http://www.nws.noaa.gov/skywarn/ )at the EOC located at 2711 East Hanna Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610, May 8th, 2012 from 2pm-4pm. All of our community partners are welcome to attend and there is no cost for the course. Completion of this 2hr course will provide you with both the basic and advanced certificates.If you are interested in attending the Hillsborough County class, please just send me an email at martinma@hillsboroughcounty.org with your name and contact information and I will be sure to include you on the roster. Also, please feel free to send this information to your interested organization members.

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New Teen CERT Materials and Webpage

» Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:32:00 EST
City of Tampa
By training teens in emergency preparedness and response, you have the ability to empower our Nation’s future leaders with the skills necessary to protect themselves and assist others in the event of an emergency. Students learn basic disaster response skills including fire suppression, light search and rescue, team organization, disaster psychology, terrorism awareness and disaster medical operations—the same content as CERT basic training for adults but delivered to engage teens. Participation in CERT is an excellent opportunity for teenagers to learn preparedness and leadership skills that last a lifetime!

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Superior moves into Tampa with bank deal

Sunday, September 03, 2006 - Superior Bancorp has completed its acquisition of Kensington Bankshares Inc. in a deal valued at $72.6 million. The merger, approved by shareholders of both banks on Aug. 23, creates a banking franchise totaling $1.8 billion in assets that serves customers through 38 offices from Huntsville, Ala. to Tampa. Tampa is now the largest metropolitan market served by Superior, according to a release from the bank. The existing Kensington locations will continue to operate under the 1st Kensington Bank name for the near future. Gerald Archibald, Kensington chairman, will continue to serve as Superior's Tampa Bay chairman.

Road agency under fire again

Sunday, September 03, 2006 - TAMPA - Scrutiny of the Tampa-Hillsborough Expressway Authority intensified Friday with state Sen. Victor Crist calling for a legislative inquiry into possible improprieties at the agency. Gov. Jeb Bush on Thursday ordered an investigation of the authority amid accusations that it violated ethics policies and the state's Sunshine Law in awarding a lucrative contract for legal services. Crist said he's glad that Bush is looking at the agency, but the Legislature might provide a more objective examination because the governor appoints four members to the authority board. "It may be better from a public perspective to have a third party conduct the review in the Legislature," Crist said.

Many Tampa tollbooths to lose human collectors

Sunday, September 03, 2006 - TAMPA -- Beginning today, drivers on Tampa-area toll roads may find their commutes a bit less convenient.The Florida Turnpike Authority will remove toll collectors from seven ramps on the Veterans Expressway, the Lee Roy Selmon Crosstown Expressway and the Polk Parkway, meaning motorists must have exact change or a SunPass transponder.Gates will be open, but drivers without coins will be asked to mail payment to the Turnpike Authority, said Joanne Hurley, a spokeswoman for the authority.Using license-plate cameras in the toll lanes, authorities identify nonpaying vehicles and send letters to the owners, who then have 30 days to pay the toll or face a $100 penalty.Additionally, the authority plans to reduce, but not eliminate, the staff at many toll plazas along those highways.The changes eventually will save the Turnpike Authority about $500,000 a year, Hurley said.Still, the plan has left some toll collectors feeling uncertain about their futures and anxious about possible cutbacks in

Nashville company acquires Tampa private school

Monday, August 28, 2006 - The Bishop-Eton School in Tampa has new ownership. Educational Services of America has acquired the school, which provides a nondenominational curriculum for up to 100 students with specific learning disabilities. With the addition to Bishop-Eton, Nashville-based ESA operates six schools in the region, including a new school opening this fall, Broach Zephyrhills. ESA operates a total of 26 campuses in Florida under the names of Atlantis Academy, Broach Schools, Crossroads Schools and others. The school's seven faculty and staff members have all been invited to remain with the organization, which will be led by School Director Greg VanPelt, the company said.

Tampa Bay emergency personnel pay close attention to Ernesto

Monday, August 28, 2006 - Late Monday morning, the City of Tampa announced three sand bag locations would be up and running for residents. You must show proof that you live in the city. And while many say they probably won't need them, they'd rather be safe than sorry.