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The City of Tampa recently honored the 65th Anniversary of the Woolworth Sit-In, when students from Middleton and Blake High Schools peacefully protested segregation by sitting at the lunch counter at the Woolworth store. Their actions helped lead the way for equality and progress in Tampa and played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Mayor Jane Castor presented sit-in participants with a proclamation of March 1, 2025 as “Woolworth Sit-In Anniversary Day” in the City of Tampa.
The City of Tampa recently honored the 65th Anniversary of the Woolworth Sit-In, when students from Middleton and Blake High Schools peacefully protested segregation by sitting at the lunch counter at the Woolworth store. Their actions helped lead the way for equality and progress in Tampa, playing a pivotal role in the civil rights movement. Mayor Jane Castor presented sit-in participants with a proclamation of March 1, 2025 as “Woolworth Sit-In Anniversary Day” in the City of Tampa.
SPECIAL FEATURE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Hts2Dg0q_c
Brutalist architecture is back in the spotlight, courtesy of the “Brutalist” film’s success - earning three Oscar awards over the weekend. Watch to learn more as Tampa Architect Ray Wong discusses the history of “TMOB” and the origins of its brutalist design.
Through the East Tampa Emergency Roofing Program, the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) has completed 97 roofs for homeowners from Fiscal Years 2023 - 2025.
Through the East Tampa Emergency Roofing Program, the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) has completed 97 roofs for homeowners from Fiscal Years 2023 - 2025. Learn more at tampa.gov (https://www.tampa.gov/departments/community-redevelopment-areas) .
GET INVOLVED
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… everything! 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 tonight (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 tomorrow (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. Deanne King will serve as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

Cover to Cover: Grown-Up Book Fair

Cover to Cover marks the debut of Water Street Tampa’s Book Fair (https://waterstreettampa.com/cover-to-cover) , a tantalizing celebration of words, wit, and literary indulgence. Hosted on March 5 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm, attendees can browse books for sale as the neighborhood transforms into a book lover’s playground.

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 "greening" of the Hillsborough River with an appearance from Mayor Jane Castor starts at 11 am. The 2025 Rough Riders’ St. Patrick’s Day Parade will also be hosted on March 15 in Downtown Tampa at 3 pm.

Coffee with a Cop

Grab your favorite brew with the Tampa Police Department at Starbucks (2013 N Dale Mabry Hwy) on March 18 from 10 am – 12 pm. Officers will meet with community members to discuss crime patterns, safety tips, and quality of life concerns.

Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival

On March 22 from 12 pm – 7 pm, celebrate and honor Asian 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.

NCAA Women’s Final Four Festivities

On April 3, tip-off your weekend with a trip to Tourney Town presented by Capital One (https://www.ncaa.com/womens-final-four/events) . Tourney Town is a FREE festival jam packed with special appearances, interactive games, giveaways, historical and Women's Final Four team displays, photo opportunities, basketball contests, food, licensed merchandise and more. There will be several FREE community events (https://www.ncaa.com/womens-final-four) hosted throughout the April 3 - 6 weekend.

Job of the Week

The Housing Department is hiring a Housing Counselor II (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=250110&R2=060780&R3=001) to perform tasks related housing assistance, relocation and foreclosure prevention programs. Tasks are of more than average difficulty to establish eligibility for low interest loan programs, deferred payment loans, loans from local lending institutions, and more. Applicants must be certified as a Housing Counselor by an accredited institution.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Report: Tampa's financial condition is fourth best nationally
Report: Tampa's financial condition is fourth best nationally (https://www.thecentersquare.com/florida/article_591a41c8-f550-11ef-b1ca-9bb23243aee9.html)
The Center Square
The nonprofit Truth in Accounting reviewed the nation's top 75 cities in its annual Financial State of the Cities report.

City of Tampa unveils historical marker for Zion Cemetery
City of Tampa unveils historical marker for Zion Cemetery (https://www.wtsp.com/video/news/local/city-of-tampa-unveils-historical-marker-for-zion-cemetery/67-3e44ff42-c5b3-423d-82af-b06ee6731c10)
10 Tampa Bay
The site was one of the city's first African American burial grounds.

Cost-Effective, Data-Driven Tools Shape Tampa Modernization
Cost-Effective, Data-Driven Tools Shape Tampa Modernization (https://www.govtech.com/workforce/cost-effective-data-driven-tools-shape-tampa-modernization)
Government Technology
Eric Hayden, the city’s CIO and CTO, is helping oversee a refresh of emergency and fire response via artificial intelligence.

Ceremony honors Tampa’s historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-in participants 65 years later
Ceremony honors Tampa’s historic Woolworth lunch counter sit-in participants 65 years later (https://www.fox13news.com/news/ceremony-honors-tampas-historic-woolworth-sit-in-participants-65-years-later)
FOX13
The City of Tampa issued a proclamation declaring March 1 "Woolworth Sit-In Anniversary Day."
Final Four will bring free concert, games, fun to Tampa for tournament week
Final Four will bring free concert, games, fun to Tampa for tournament week (https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2025/02/25/final-four-ncaa-tournament-tampa-basketball/)
Tampa Bay Times
Fans will also get in free to watch teams practice before the women’s NCAA championship game.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Meet Nick Bennett, a Project Coordinator in the Community Redevelopment Area Division. He has worked for the City of Tampa for one year and he enjoys that the nature of redevelopment work touches every aspect of community building and betterment. He said, “My favorite part about my role has been how much I’ve learned from managing comprehensive projects for the CRA with the City’s best.”

What do you like to do in your free time? I’m a big foodie, so I’m always looking for good food here in Florida. That, live music, the theater, and working out.

What is your favorite meal to cook? I like mornings where I cook spam, eggs, rice, diced tomato. It’s a comfort food that reminds me of my mom and home.

What is your dream vacation? Europe, but by train specifically for the views. One of those cool luxury cabins-suites, with stop/go along the main destinations along the route between Rome and Paris.

What reality show would you want to be on? Pimp My Ride. I want Xzibit to install a George Foreman grill into my VW.

What’s your favorite place or restaurant in Tampa? Restaurant: My favorite in town is probably Donatello’s Italian or Craft Tampa (the boat). Shopping: I’m a sucker for the Tampa outlets and a HomeGoods haul. I enjoy outdoor weekend markets as well (St Pete Pier, Krate, etc.).

COMING UP THIS WEEK

Tuesday, March 4 at 10:20 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION

Tuesday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m.
MAYOR’S YOUTH CORPS OPEN FORUM I

Wednesday, March 5 at 1:15 p.m.
LEADERSHIP FLORIDA CORNERSTONE CLASS 42 SESSION

Wednesday, March 5 at 5:15 p.m.
HEAPY ENGINEERING 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Thursday, March 6 at 9 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Thursday, March 6 at 12 p.m.
NCAA LEGENDS & LEGACY COMMUNITY AWARD CELEBRATION

Friday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m.
TAMPA BAY CHAMBER'S 19th ANNUAL WOMEN OF INFLUENCE LUNCHEON

Friday, March 7 at 1:45 p.m.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS INAUGURAL SHE IS FOOTBALL WOMEN'S SUMMIT

Saturday, March 8 at 10:30 a.m.
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS INAUGURAL SHE IS FOOTBALL MARKET

Sunday, March 9 – Tuesday, March 11
YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT – CHIEF EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE: YALE MAYORS COLLEGE & YALE CEO CAUCUS
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