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Mayor Jane Castor joined the Knight of Sant’ Yago, Tampa’s Krewes, local dignitaries and marching bands to illuminate Ybor City’s 7th Avenue at the annual Knight Parade.
Mayor Jane Castor joined the Knights of Sant’ Yago, krewes, local dignitaries, and marching bands to illuminate 7th Avenue in Ybor City at the annual Knight Parade.
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** Deadline Extended: Drop Savers Poster Contest
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Young artists now have more time to participate in our 2025 Drop Savers Poster Contest - the new deadline is February 22. All K-12 students are invited to show off their artistic talent by creating a poster about the importance of water conservation through an image or slogan. School winners will go on to the County-level competition, where they will have the chance to win exciting prizes. Teachers can learn more information at tampa.gov/DropSavers (https://www.tampa.gov/DropSavers) .


** Black Love Series
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The Black Love Classic Movie Series is celebrating Black History Month 2025 with a new genre: Blerds. Shorthand for “black nerds,” blerd culture celebrates those heroes – both “super” and everyday – who stir the imagination and spark creativity. This year’s Black Love classics series, presented by Tampa Electric (TECO) in collaboration with the City of Tampa Community Engagement & Partnerships Department, reflects Tampa Theatre’s commitment to representation and the magic of the movies with “Rise of the Blerds” every Sunday in February. There are two screenings left. Tickets may be purchased at the box office and online at tampatheatre.org (https://www.tampatheatre.org/) .
* February 16: Nope. Guests are encouraged to stay after the film for a deep-dive discussion into Peele’s storytelling and directorial choices.
* February 23: Hidden Figures. Guests are encouraged to stay after the film for a panel discussion featuring local Black women who are making waves in STEM-based careers.


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City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. Annual Scholarships
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. (https://www.cityoftampablackhistorycommittee.org/scholarships/) is now accepting applications for vocational/technical training and college/university scholarships for African American high school seniors graduating from schools within Hillsborough County School District. To assist students in paying for the cost of post-secondary education, they will award scholarships in four different categories. The application must be submitted by March 17, 2025. The scholarships will be awarded at a ceremony in May.



** 37th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration
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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc will host the 37th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration (http://cotbhc.org) on February 17 at 11 am at Tampa Theatre. Under the theme “Trailblazers: Leading Change”, dreamers, innovators, and brave achievers throughout the Tampa Bay area will be recognized for breaking down barriers within their respective professions, while empowering others. Mayor Jane Castor, joined by members of Tampa City Council and City staff, will bring greetings during the celebration. Bay News 9 Reporter Fadia Patterson will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies. Entertainment during the celebration will feature Jazz trio, whataboutmama (What-About-Mama), poet Queen Jua (kween-WAA), and a rhythmic presentation from Kuumba Dance & Drummers. The keynote address will be delivered by Dr. Angela Hill, Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. Dr. Hill is a licensed pharmacist with a clinical focus on Alzheimer’s
disease and related dementias, which includes research on biomarkers, vaccines, disease-modifying therapies, and medical foods being investigated for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. This community event is free and open to the public.



** Mayor’s Neighborhood University Saturday Session
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Thinking about hosting an outdoor event? Whether it’s a community gathering, festival, or fundraiser, this session covers everything you need to know—from securing permits and meeting city requirements to planning logistics and staying on budget. Get insider tips from our Special Events team, navigate common challenges, and set your event up for success! This indoor presentation (https://www.tampa.gov/events/mnu-saturday-session-parks-and-permits-101-hosting-outdoor-events/163496) takes place on February 22 from 9 am - 11 am at the City Center at Hanna Avenue (2555 East Hanna Avenue). The Mayor's Neighborhood University (MNU) Saturday Session is an initiative of the City's Community Engagement and Partnerships team to help inform and engage community members.



** Job of the Week
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The Technology & Innovation Department is hiring a Senior Systems Enginee (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=250124&R2=083410&R3=001) r to perform technical analysis work with an emphasis on internet works and telecommunications related to infrastructure. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field and six years of progressively responsible experience in computer programming and hardware and in telecommunications and analysis OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

Floats light up Ybor City for 2025 Knight Parade
Floats light up Ybor City for 2025 Knight Parade (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/floats-light-up-ybor-city-for-2025-knight-parade)
ABC Action News
The fleet of floats, dignitaries, and marching bands rolled down 7th Avenue in Ybor City.

Tampa celebrates local 3-time gold medalist: “a champion on and off the field”
Tampa celebrates local 3-time gold medalist: “a champion on and off the field” (https://thatssotampa.com/tampa-gold-medalist-deliah-autry/)
That’s So Tampa
“Gold medalist, college graduate, philanthropist—she’s a true role model.”

Tampa police save man pinned underneath his car
Tampa police save man pinned underneath his car (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-police-save-man-pinned-underneath-his-car)
FOX13
Once the man was free, they started life-saving care.

Herman Massey Park set for major $2-million transformation
Herman Massey Park set for major $2-million transformation (https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-living-local/herman-massey-park-set-for-major-transformation/)
Bloom
Downtown Tampa is getting a fresh new space for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Tampa celebrates Black love and Blerds
Tampa celebrates Black love and Blerds (https://www.wmnf.org/tampa-celebrates-black-love-and-blerds/)
WMNF
Tampa presents the Black Love movie series at the Tampa Theater throughout February.

Tampa City Council approves $3.2M for homeowners affected by hurricanes
Tampa City Council approves $3.2M for homeowners affected by hurricanes (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-city-council-approves-3-2m-for-homeowners-affected-by-hurricanes/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The Tampa City Council on Thursday unanimously approved $3.2 million in State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program (SHIP) funds.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Ben Menges
Meet Ben Menges, Engineering Supervisor at the Tampa Convention Center. He has worked for the City of Tampa for 35 years. His favorite part of his role is operating and maintaining the largest City of Tampa-owned chilled water plant with a great team of skilled engineers.

What's one of the craziest days you’ve had on job? My craziest fun day was back in 1991 assisting with the very first docking of the Jose Gasparilla Pirate Ship onto the riverwalk. That was spectacular!! Most recently, the worst crazy day would be recovering from the back to back hurricanes.

What do you like to do in your free time? Spending time with family at my daughter's house in Anna Maria (aka A Pirate's Dream). I enjoy this time with all my family there!

Who's your favorite music artist? I have two, the first artist in my era is Led Zeppelin - my teenage years were in the late seventies, my second favorite is Rebelution, a more reggae style music.

Where’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? My favorite restaurant is World of Beer! They have so many different taps to choose from and support local craft breweries.

What's your dream vacation? To live on a cruise ship and travel the world. No work, no schedules, no driving, no traffic....etc! Oh and the unlimited drink package!!

What are you reading or binging on Netflix right now? I just finished Dexter on Netflix.
SPECIAL FEATURE
The Tampa Convention Center hosted 11 events in January 2025, including the official Gasparilla Invasion Brunch! These events brought in an estimated economic impact of more than $7.6 million & over 16,000 attendees throughout the month.
The Tampa Convention Center hosted 11 events in January 2025, including the official Gasparilla Invasion Brunch! These events brought in an estimated economic impact of more than $7.6 million & over 16,000 attendees throughout the month.
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Tuesday, February 11 at 9 a.m.
MOFFITT CANCER CENTER & UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 3rd BIOENGINEERING CANCER ENGINEERING SUMMIT

Tuesday, February 11 at 11:45 a.m.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY MANAGERS LUNCHEON

Tuesday, February 11 at 4 p.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE – GASPARILLA YOUTH RUNNING PROGRAM

Tuesday, February 11 at 6 p.m.
METROPOLITAN MINISTRIES 8th ANNUAL TAMPA BAY FOOD FIGHT

Thursday, February 13 – Saturday, February 15
ACCELERATOR FOR AMERICA ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING, RANCHO MIRAGE, CA
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