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Media Advisory - Photo Advisory - City of Tampa to Host Victory Rally to Honor Plant High School State Championship Teams

» Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:56:00 EST
City of Tampa
City of Tampa to Host Victory Rally to Honor Plant High School State Championship Teams

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Basic CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training Offered

» Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:42:00 EST
City of Tampa
There will be a basic CERT training class starting on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. The purpose of the course is to provide citizens with the basic skills needed during a major disaster. This training will allow graduates to respond to the immediate needs of their community in the aftermath of a major disaster - the time when emergency services may not be immediately available.

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24th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration Covered LIVE on CTTV

» Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:00 EST
City of Tampa
The 24th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration will be covered LIVE on City of Tampa Television (CTTV) on Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m. The program will then replay throughout the month of February. Replay times include Sundays at 9pm, Mondays at 1pm, Fridays at 8am and Saturdays at 10pm.

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Bid - Contract.: .: 12-C-00019; Howard F. Curren AWTP Dewatering Facility 8” Sludge Pipe Replacement – SLBE

» Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:45:00 EST
City of Tampa
Bid - Contract.: 12-C-00019; Howard F. Curren AWTP Dewatering Facility 8” Sludge Pipe Replacement – SLBE
Contract 12-C-00019 is being bid as a Small Local Business Enterprise Sheltered Market project. Only City certified SLBE firms are eligible to bid.
Opening: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Pre-Bid: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at the Howard F. Curren AWTP located at 2700 Maritime Boulevard in the Administration Building Conference Room.

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Buckhorn Announces Columbia Restaurant Group and Metro Bay Real Estate, LLC to Redevelop Historic Water Works Building

» Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:08:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Buckhorn announced today that the Columbia Restaurant Group and Metro Bay Real Estate, LLC have been chosen to redevelop the historic Water Works building in the Tampa Heights neighborhood.

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Administrative Offices Closure Notice

» Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:24:00 EST
City of Tampa
The Administrative Offices of the Parking Division will be closed on Monday, January 30, 2012 due to an all-day customer service training event.

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Buckhorn to Name Fitness Trail in Honor of Neighborhood Leader

» Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:56:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Buckhorn will officially name the fitness trail at Woodland Terrace Park in honor of neighbor leader Ruth J. Fleming. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at the Woodland Terrace Park, which is located at 6408 N. 32nd Street.

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East Sligh Avenue Will be Closed at North 22nd Street Between January 24 and January 30 for Water Main Repairs

» Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:25:00 EST
City of Tampa
Both directions of East Sligh Avenue will be closed at the intersection with North 22nd Street beginning at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, January 24, for Tampa Water Department crews to repair a broken water main. Normal traffic patterns are expected to resume by 3:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30.

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Buckhorn to Announce Construction on CapTrust Riverwalk Segment - Launches the Verizon Audio Tour

» Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:54:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn will unveil a sign and announce the beginning of construction of the next link of the Tampa Riverwalk – the CapTrust Segment. The event will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at MacDill Park located at 100 North Ashley Drive.

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Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Chief Jane Castor Announce New Approach to Gasparilla’s Zero Tolerance Initiative

» Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:52:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Chief Jane Castor Announce New Approach to Gasparilla’s Zero Tolerance Initiative
Community Partners Introduce Educational Campaign on Zero Tolerance Enforcement Plan

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Youth Soccer League Registration

» Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:40:00 EST
City of Tampa
The City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is currently registering youth, ages, 5 to 14 years old, for Soccer League. League play will be on Saturdays beginning March 3.

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Bid - Contract.: 11-C-00061; Morris Bridge Warehouse Repair Project – SLBE

» Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:45:00 EST
City of Tampa
Bid - Contract.: 11-C-00061; Morris Bridge Warehouse Repair Project – SLBE
Contract 11-C-00061 is being bid as a Small Local Business Enterprise Sheltered Market project. Only City certified SLBE firms are eligible to bid. Opening: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Pre-Bid: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 07, 2012, onsite at 17101 Dona Michelle Drive, Tampa, FL 33647

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Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Chief Jane Castor Announce New Approach to Gasparilla’s Zero Tolerance Initiative

» Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:41:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn and Chief Jane Castor Announce New Approach to Gasparilla’s Zero Tolerance Initiative
Community Partners Introduce Educational Campaign on Zero Tolerance Enforcement Plan

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Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

» Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:57:00 EST
City of Tampa
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

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Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

» Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:53:00 EST
City of Tampa
Police Investigating Fatal Shooting

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TAMPA’S LOWRY PARK ZOO AND THE CITY OF TAMPA PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT RECOGNIZE “FLORIDA ARBOR DAY” JANUARY 20

» Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:08:00 EST
City of Tampa
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo and the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will celebrate Tampa’s 30th year as a Tree City USA® with the planting of three Florida evergreens in honor of Florida Arbor Day at 10 a.m. Friday, January 20, in front of the Zoo’s Florida Environmental Education Center (also known as Zoo School).

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Mayor Buckhorn Announces "Agua Luces" - A new lighting installation on four downtown Tampa bridges

» Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:15:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn unveiled the plans for "Agua Luces" ("Water Lights" in Spanish), a new, permanent art installation and an extension of the "Lights on Tampa” program. This program will bring to fruition a long-term vision held by many.

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City Public Works and Utility Services Administrator Retires

» Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:07:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn has received a letter from Steve Daignault, the City of Tampa’s Public Works and Utility Services Administrator, announcing his retirement. Daignault decided to retire from the City of Tampa and will travel with his wife, Victoria.

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Detectives Arrest Homicide Suspect

» Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:16:00 EST
City of Tampa
Detectives Arrest Homicide Suspect

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Media Advisory - Photo Opportunity - Mayor Buckhorn to Announce New "Lights on Tampa" Installation

» Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:50:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Buckhorn will announce a new, permanent installation of the "Lights on Tampa"program. The new installation will begin in early summer 2012.

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Man Arrested for Shooting Roommate

» Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:24:00 EST
City of Tampa
Man Arrested for Shooting Roommate

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Phase I of the Bayshore Boulevard Enhancements Nears Completion

» Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:45:00 EST
City of Tampa
Phase I of the Bayshore Boulevard enhancement project is nearing completion. Southbound Bayshore has been completely opened to traffic. Northbound will open concurrently with the Platt Street Bridge opening scheduled for Tuesday, January 17.

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This Month on "Wildlife at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo"...

» Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:53:00 EST
City of Tampa
This month on City of Tampa Television’s (CTTV) Wildlife at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, host Dr. Larry Killmar introduces us to a couple of adorable new arrivals - a baby Malaysian tapir and an infant white rhino.

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Detectives Investigating Bank Robbery

» Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:59:00 EST
City of Tampa
Detectives Investigating Bank Robbery

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Officers Catch Cigarette Thief near Burglarized Convenience Stores

» Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:08:00 EST
City of Tampa
Officers Catch Cigarette Thief near Burglarized Convenience Stores

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City of Tampa Moves to Monthly Water Meter Readings

» Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:24:00 EST
City of Tampa
The City of Tampa Water Department is continuing customer service improvements by transitioning to monthly water meter reading. By October 2012, all customers are expected to be on a monthly meter reading schedule.

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Gun Buy Back Reduces Gun Violence

» Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:28:00 EST
City of Tampa
Gun Buy Back Reduces Gun Violence

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Bid - Contract.: 11-C-00066; DeSoto Park Community Center Improvements

» Mon, 9 Jan 2012 08:45:00 EST
City of Tampa
Bid - Contract.: 11-C-00066; DeSoto Park Community Center Improvements
Opening: 1:30 PM, Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Pre-Bid: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at the DeSoto Park Community Center - 2617 Corrine St., Tampa, FL 33605

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Police Seek Public’s Help to Catch Suspect who Tortured Girlfriend for Six Days

» Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:41:00 EST
City of Tampa
Police Seek Public’s Help to Catch Suspect who Tortured Girlfriend for Six Days

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Buckhorn Announces Tampa Hotel Partners, LLC Will Redevelop the Classic Federal Courthouse

» Thu, 5 Jan 2012 10:20:00 EST
City of Tampa
Mayor Bob Buckhorn announced today that Tampa Hotel Partners, LLC has been chosen to redevelop the classic Federal Courthouse into a luxury hotel. Tampa Hotel Partners, LLC is a team comprised of the Development Service Group (DSG) of Memphis, Ferrell Redevelopment of Tampa, Kobi Karp Architects of Miami, and The Beck Group of Tampa.

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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.