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Mayor Jane Castor, her partner Ana Cruz, Tampa City Council, and community organizations joined the Santa Fest Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting on Saturday, officially kicking off the holiday season in Downtown Tampa. Residents & visitors are invited to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park to enjoy the lighted trees, holiday décor, delicious food, and local shops at Winter Village (http://www.wintervillagetampa.com/) until January 1.
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Water Shortage Order

Tampa Water Dept customers are currently allowed to irrigate once a week due to a regional water shortage (https://www.tampa.gov/water/conservation/watering-days-and-hours) order by the Southwest Florida Water Management District. Watering days are based on the last digit of your home address.

Annual Gasparilla Neighborhood Meeting

Representatives from the City of Tampa and Ye Mystic Krewe will host a community meeting (https://www.tampa.gov/events/annual-gasparilla-neighborhood-meeting/132371) tonight (December 4) at 6 pm at the Kate Jackson Community Center to discuss this year's Gasparilla activities.

FDOT East Tampa Community Meeting

FDOT will host a community meeting (https://www.tampa.gov/events/fdot-east-tampa-community-meeting-martin-luther-king-jr-blvd/131331) on December 5 at 5:30 pm at C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library to collect resident feedback on proposed solutions developed from comments received at previous East Tampa Transportation Talks for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. from I-275 to 40th St. Attendees can participate at breakout sessions held throughout the room to review the recommended solutions and its supporting data and provide additional feedback. Those unable to attend in person may submit comments online (https://www.fdottampabay.com/project/976/452611-1) .

FDOT will also host another community meeting (https://www.tampa.gov/events/fdot-east-tampa-community-meeting-hillsborough-avenue-i-275-56th-street/131336) on December 7 at 6 pm to collect community feedback on proposed solutions developed from comments received at previous East Tampa Transportation Talks for Hillsborough Avenue from I-275 to 56th St. Those unable to attend in person may submit comments online.

Virginia Park PIPES Project Update Meeting

On December 5 at 6:30 pm, join a community meeting at Jan Platt Library for a PIPES Project update (https://www.tampa.gov/events/virginia-park-pipes-project-update-meeting/131516) in Virginia Park. Operations include pipe bursting, and waterline replacement that will improve water quality and reduce infrastructure breaks and backups. Members from Kiewit will be present and discuss the project, construction, and future maintenance of traffic plans. For more information, visit the project website at Tampa-neighborhoods.com or text the word "virginiapark" to 74121 to opt in for project updates and meeting reminders.

MacFarlane Park PIPES Project Update Meeting

On December 7 at 6:30 pm, join a community meeting at Barksdale Senior Center for a PIPES Project update (https://www.tampa.gov/events/macfarlane-park-pipes-project-update-meeting/131521) in MacFarlane Park. Operations include pipe bursting, and waterline replacement that will improve water quality and reduction in infrastructure breaks and backups. Members from Kiewit will be present and discuss project, construction, and future maintenance of traffic plans. For more information, please visit the project website at Tampa-neighborhoods.com (http://Tampa-neighborhoods.com/) or text the word "macfarlanepark" to 74121 to opt in for project updates and meeting reminders.

Coffee with a Cop

The Tampa Police Department will be at Starbucks (2720 W Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd) on December 7 from 9 am – 10 am for the community to engage in open conversation (https://www.tampa.gov/events/tpd-and-starbucks-host-coffee-cop/132211) with law enforcement officers.

Illuminate East Tampa Tree Lighting

Join Tampa City Council, City staff, and our community for Tampa Parks & Recreation’s Illuminate East Tampa Tree Lighting (https://www.tampa.gov/events/tree-lighting-ceremony/131851) Ceremony on December 8 at 6 pm at 1798 E MLK Blvd.

Job of the Week

The Logistics & Asset Management Department is hiring a Fleet Mechanic II (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=231127&R2=003722&R3=003&fbclid=IwAR0TGx1veTnzURo4HnMct0Vg5Dq4NqrNdiADe4LcpWjMhm-k6gL_Y2-b05M) to perform technical maintenance & major repairs to diverse vehicles and equipment. Applicants should have graduated from an accredited high school or vocational school and one (1) year of experience in performing routine maintenance and minor repair work on automotive, construction, and special vehicles and equipment that are gasoline, diesel, and/or propane powered, including six (6) months experience in performing technical maintenance and major repair tasks.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

City of Tampa kicks off holiday season with tree lighting
City of Tampa kicks off holiday season with tree lighting (https://www.wfla.com/home-for-the-holidays/city-of-tampa-to-kick-off-holiday-season-with-christmas-tree-lighting-santa-fest-parade/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The holidays are in full swing as The City of Tampa brought back the annual Santa Fest Parade and tree lighting.

scooters
Tampa switches e-scooter companies, intends to impose fines on non-compliant parkers (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2023/11/28/tampa-switches-e-scooter-companies.html)
Tampa Bay Business Journal
E-scooters were first introduced to Tampa in May 2019.

City of Tampa holds ‘mass casualty’ drill
City of Tampa holds ‘mass casualty’ drill (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/city-of-tampa-holds-mass-casualty-drill/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The Tampa Police Department, Tampa Fire Rescue and 25 other organizations are testing out their plans for responding to a large-scale emergency response drill.

Tampa named one of the most fun cities in America: report
Tampa named one of the most fun cities in America: report (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-named-one-of-the-most-fun-cities-in-america-report/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
The three key dimensions were entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties and overall costs.

Tampa banning plastic bags from yard waste collection
Tampa banning plastic bags from yard waste collection (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/plastic-bag-ban-yard-waste-tampa/67-fa4044a0-3f03-4290-b6a8-02b1fb105c1d)
10 Tampa Bay
Starting Feb. 1, the city will stop accepting plastic bags of any kind in yard waste collection.

New water restrictions start Friday for 3 Tampa Bay counties
New water restrictions start Friday for 3 Tampa Bay counties (https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/new-water-restrictions-start-friday-for-3-tampa-bay-counties/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
Earlier this month, the Southwest Florida Water Management District declared a water shortage, affecting all Tampa Bay area counties and portions of southwest Florida.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Meet Nina M. Acevedo, a Site Supervisor II in the Parks and Recreation Department. She has worked for the City of Tampa for over 17 years and she loves that no day is the same in her role. “One day, you can be creating a piece of art with the kids, another day you are working a Gasparilla, another day you can work Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Baseball Clinic, watch Dr. Deliah Autry coach her Camp 13 Girl's Flag Football Clinic, and work a ribbon cutting event for a new facility,” she said.

What do you like to do in your free time? Anything outdoors with my family is my absolute favorite thing. Spending the day at the beach on Anna Maria Island, hiking different State Parks, or running around the hub grass at Disney.

What’s your favorite shop in Tampa? The Florida Bakery is a staple. I can order cafe con leche with cuban toast for breakfast and come back for lunch and order a media noche. And if I am wanting a little snack I can pick up a few pastelitos de carne!

Where is your dream vacation? Japan. It is an incredible island with rich history, beautiful culture, and delicious food. It has been our dream to visit Japan during Cherry Blossom Season and of course visit Disneyland and DisneySea.

What are you binging on Netflix right now? I watch The Chef Show on repeat. John Favreau and Roy Choy have created a wonderful show with so many impressive and talented chefs.

What’s your favorite holiday? It would definitely be Christmas. There is a magical energy that comes with the Christmas season that we love. And now that we have a little one we get to experience the Christmas Season through her eyes.

SPECIAL FEATURE
Did you know water used for irrigation accounts for about 50% of a household's water bill? Homeowners are currently only allowed to irrigate once a week due to a regional water shortage. Learn more about the new watering restrictions ** here (https://bit.ly/3uE2NqJ)
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COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, December 4 at 1 p.m.
Tour - DAVID L. TIPPIN WATER TREATMENT FACILITY'S CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Tuesday, December 5 at 10 a.m.
HUMAN RIGHTS BOARD ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, December 5 at 5:30 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA BOARD OF TRUSTEES, FELLOWS & COUNSELORS HOLIDAY PARTY

Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m.
Press Conference – HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENT FOR INFILL PHASE III RFP

Wednesday, December 6 at 12:15 p.m.
CITY OF TAMPA LOGISTICS & ASSET MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE AWARDS & HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Wednesday, December 6 at 5 p.m.
MAYOR'S MERRY MINGLE COMMUNITY HOLIDAY PARTY

Thursday, December 7 at 9 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Saturday, December 9 at 4:15 p.m.
ON-BIKES 12th ANNUAL WINTER WONDER RIDE
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