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The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. welcomed hundreds of attendees to the 37th Annual Black History Month Celebration, hosted at Tampa Theatre. The celebration featured live performances and keynote speaker Dr. Angela Hill, Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. 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.
Hosted at Tampa Theatre, the 37th Annual Black History Month Celebration featured award presentations, live performances, and a keynote address by Dr. Angela Hill, Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs at the USF Health Taneja College of Pharmacy. Under the theme “Trailblazers: Leading Change,” local dreamers, innovators, and brave achievers were recognized for breaking down barriers while empowering others.
TAMPA RIVERWALK SPOTLIGHT

https://youtu.be/qUnLM07iIz0?feature=shared

The Tampa Riverwalk has been a major part of Tampa's transformation and the revitalization of its waterfront. Watch to discover how this public space has become a central part of Tampa's identity and a legacy for future generations.

GET INVOLVED
Micromobility Corrals Survey

Help identify the best places throughout the city to add new parking corrals for shared e-scooters and e-bikes! Make your voice heard and ideas known via this survey. (https://app.publiccoordinate.com/#/projects/tampasharedmicromobility/map)

Land Development Code Assessment Meeting

The City of Tampa is currently updating its Land Development Code, which is the set of regulations that govern how land can be used and developed in the city. It helps guide decisions on housing, transportation, trees, zoning, sustainability, historic preservation, and more. As part of the update process, the first installment of the Land Development Code Assessment has been released for public review. Review the document at tampa.gov/TampaForward (https://www.tampa.gov/TampaForward) and attend the Public Forum Meeting on March 3 at 7 pm, hosted at the City Center at Hanna Avenue (2555 E Hanna Avenue).

28th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration

Join Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, the City of Tampa Women’s History Month Committee, and city staff on March 4 for the 28th Annual Women's History Month Celebration (https://www.tampa.gov/womens-history-month-celebration) , which will include a presentation of the Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award to Shirley Foxx-Knowles, City Clerk. WFLA’s Deanne King will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta

Featuring tasty treats from a variety of local vendors, the Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta (https://www.tampasdowntown.com/events/mayors-food-truck-fiesta-24-243-847-650-862-945-373/?occurrence=2025-03-05) returns to Lykes Gaslight Park on March 5 from 11 am – 2 pm. Participating Food Trucks: Just Smokin BBQ, Rollin Bites, Craving Donuts, and Sun’s Just Egg Rolls.

Rock the Park

The March installment of Rock the Park (https://www.facebook.com/events/1255105512432163/?rdid=dtmgFzcsg6q4Fcbp&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F15iCUMQQW7%2F) , the Tampa Downtown Partnership’s free monthly concert series, will be hosted on March 6 at 6:30 pm in Water Works Park - featuring The Brainiacs, Maily Rock, and 9HENOM. This family-friendly event will feature food trucks Jam Dish & This Little Pig.

Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride & Rally

Celebrate Florida Bike Month in Tampa’s Downtown on March 13 for Downtown’s Bike to Work Ride & Rally! There are seven starting locations to choose from, each led by experienced cyclists. Take this quick survey (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=HYAVquGRZ0yG8STh6V94K7ArTNliFb9FtozcU0Hvj9lUNTlHREZWMVM4UElLOE84Wkc2UDNYR0ROMS4u&origin=Invitation&channel=0) to let us know which starting point you’ll select, then ride to Lykes Gaslight Park to celebrate together.

Senior Day in the Park

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Senior Day in the Park (https://www.tampa.gov/events/senior-day-park/162741) ! There will be a 1-mile walk, games, entertainment, vendors, giveaways, raffles, free food, and free T-shirts (while supplies last). Join the fun on March 14 from 9:30 am - 1 pm at MacFarlane Park (1801 N Lincoln Ave).

River O’ Green Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Get ready to paddy! The 2025 River O’ Green Festival (https://www.tampasdowntown.com/events/tampas-downtown-river-o-green-presented-by-grow-financial/?occurrence=2025-03-15) will be hosted in Curtis Hixon Park on March 15 from 11 am – 6 pm, featuring live performances (music, poetry, and traditional Irish step dancing), Irish-themed bites and drinks, cabbage toss, Lucky Charms eating contest, Irish hurling and more. The annual coloring of the Hillsborough River with an appearance from Mayor Jane Castor starts at 11 am. The 2025 Rough Riders’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade (https://www.tamparoughriders.org/stpats) will also be hosted on March 15 in Downtown Tampa at 3 pm.

Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival

On March 22 from 12 pm – 7 pm, celebrate and honorAsian Pacific Islander cultures (https://www.tampa.gov/asianpacificfestival) with the Mayor’s Asian Pacific Islander Advisory Council in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. The festival showcases beautiful cultural performances from various Asian countries and islands of the Pacific, delicious food, authentic API merchandise and informational exhibits.

Tampa Bay History Center

The Tampa Bay History Center (https://tampabayhistorycenter.org/) was recently named one of the best history museums in the country by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. On March 1, the center will open the “Invisible Immigrants: Spaniards in the U.S. (1868 – 1945)” exhibit for its U.S. debut, showcasing an underexplored chapter in the history of Spanish emigration to America.

Job of the Week

The Logistics and Asset Management Department is hiring a Fleet Mechanic III (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=250218&R2=003723&R3=001) to perform complex maintenance and/or specialized repairs to diverse vehicles and equipment - within both a repair shop or in the field. Vehicles and equipment may include automotive, construction, fire, solid waste, or special vehicles and equipment, including boats.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

Tampa’s River O’ Green festival returns this March
Tampa’s River O’ Green festival returns this March (https://www.wfla.com/bloom-tampa-bay/bloom-living-local/tampas-river-o-green-festival-returns-this-march/)
Bloom
Tampa’s favorite St. Patrick’s Day tradition is back!

Report: Tampa Bay workforce, affordability shows gains
Report: Tampa Bay workforce, affordability shows gains (https://tbbwmag.com/2025/02/18/tampa-bay-workforce-affordability-gains/)
Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Overall, Tampa Bay has improved in 43 of 67 tracked indicators.

AAA: Tampa is a top destination for spring breakers
AAA: Tampa is a top destination for spring breakers (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-top-destination-spring-breakers/67-e7be7b65-7169-4174-90a0-13409d56ef4c)
10 Tampa Bay
If you feel like there is an overflow of visitors, you're probably right.

City of Tampa Black History Committee honors 9 trailblazers
City of Tampa Black History Committee honors 9 trailblazers (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/02/19/city-of-tampa-black-history-committee-honors-9-trailblazers)
Spectrum Bay News 9
For the first time this year, the annual event was hosted at the historic Tampa Theatre.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Dana Reid, Office Support Specialist III in Tampa Fire Rescue. She has worked for the City of Tampa for 32 years and she enjoys working with her colleagues each day, as she sees much for the Tampa Fire Rescue staff each week. Her role in the TFR Supply Division (Supply) works with all employees from their date of hire to retirement. Supply is responsible for having almost all items needed for each station and many of the reserve vehicles are housed there.

What do you like to do in your free time? Shopping, reading, relaxing.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? Zeko’s. The food is always fresh and the workers are always nice.

What’s your favorite movie? Miracle on 34th street starring Maureen O’Hara. This is a family movie I love to watch often.

What's your favorite meal to cook? Collard greens, yellow rice, muffins, baked or fried chicken, and sweet potato pie.

What are you reading right now? A short story by my granddaughter, Helen Horace, titled Adventures in AI Land: the Curious Robot.
SPECIAL FEATURE
The City of Tampa Mobility team is reducing more than 90% of the trip and fall hazards along our sidewalks, and we are more than halfway through our efforts! Using highly specialized equipment, we have a team grinding down uneven sidewalk panels across the city. This helps improve the overall safety and walkability of Tampa, making it an even more appealing place to enjoy on foot.
The City of Tampa Mobility team is reducing more than 90% of the trip and fall hazards along our sidewalks, and we are more than halfway through our efforts! Using highly specialized equipment, we have a team grinding down uneven sidewalk panels across the city. This helps improve the overall safety and walkability of Tampa, making it an even more appealing place to enjoy on foot.

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The City is preparing to update its Land Development Code, and we want you to be part of the conversation! In this video, Abbye Feeley, the Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, invites residents to an important public meeting on March 3rd, at the Hanna City Center. This meeting will provide a chance to learn about the upcoming updates to the ** Land Development Code (https://www.tampa.gov/TampaForward)
and share your thoughts. Whether you're a homeowner, business owner, or simply a community member, your input is vital to shaping the future of development in our area.

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Some people love the Tampa Municipal Office Building’s architecture, others hate it. But its “** Brutalist (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8999762/?ref_=ttawd_ov_i)
” style is back in the spotlight courtesy of Hollywood's upcoming Academy Awards. Watch to learn more as Tampa Architect Ray Wong discusses the history of “TMOB” and the origins of its design.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, February 24 at 9:50 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting - TARMAK USA

Monday, February 24 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, February 25 at 9 a.m.
POLICE ASSISTED ADDICTION & RECOVERY INITIATIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT GROUP SUMMIT

Tuesday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE - 2025 NCAA WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR

Tuesday, February 25 at 1 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting – TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL’S BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL

Tuesday, February 25 at 2:30 p.m.
MAYOR’S YOUTH CORPS CLASS OF 2024 CELEBRATION & CLOSING EVENT

Wednesday, February 26 at 7:30 a.m.
CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY'S 22nd ANNUAL CUP OF COMPASSION BREAKFAST

Wednesday, February 26 at 11 a.m.
ZION CEMETERY HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION

Wednesday, February 26 at 3 p.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE – KID MASON COMMUNITY CENTER REOPENING

Wednesday, February 26 at 4 p.m.
TEMPLE TERRACE POLICE CHIEF KENNETH R. ALBANO RETIREMENT CELEBRATION

Thursday, February 27 at 9:50 a.m.
WOOLWORTH SIT-IN 65th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Thursday, February 27 at 12:15 p.m.
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE TAMPA BAY TRENDS CONFERENCE

Friday, February 28 at 11 a.m.
PALMA CEIA SPRINGS ROSE CIRCLE HISTORICAL MARKER DEDICATION

Saturday, March 1 at 9:45 a.m.
TAMPA BAY HISTORY CENTER'S OPENING CEREMONY FOR "INVISIBLE IMMIGRANTS, SPANIARDS IN THE U.S. 1868-1945”
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