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Here are the 23 people who are vying for Tampa’s vacant City Council seat
The candidates are set to be interviewed by council on Tuesday, April 5.
City of Tampa
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Tampa City attorneys will report on controversial Hanna Avenue project to a fractured City Council this week
After initially denying to speak to council about the project, city attorneys are scheduled to discuss the project this week.
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Tampa City attorney used personal phone to discuss Dingfelder case and other legal issues, records show
As of today, there are documents from Grimes’ communications still missing from the city’s public records.
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After Dingfelder lawsuit, Tampa City Council asks for more legal protections for officials who are sued
“If any one of us accidentally deleted one text message, we’re in violation of the rules.”
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Tampa pauses rent relief applications, councilmen say more public funds to pay off landlords is unsustainable
Since March 1, over 960 applicants have applied to for the relief, potentially exhausting the city funds.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor says rent control would ‘kill development’, instead up to $5 million will go to landlords
‘What the city and the landlords are really doing is scratching each other’s backs.’
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Ybor City parking changes will slash free spaces by 26 percent, causing concern from some
The city says the change, which goes into effect on March 14, will relieve traffic congestion.
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Hillsborough County and City of Tampa offer an extra $28 million in rent and utility assistance
The additional federal funding comes after the county exhausted its initial $53.8 million in aid.
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Tampa City Council will hear options for reversing approval of Hanna Avenue ‘City Center’ project
The $108 million project has faced scrutiny from the public since January.
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The City of Tampa has backed out of public meetings about its controversial noise ordinance
“Whether or not we keep this ordinance, the public meetings are still important for the community and they should continue.”
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In a split vote, Tampa City Council takes first step to repeal controversial noise ordinance
Today’s vote is the first step in potentially completely repealing the ordinance.
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Tampa activist groups will host a ‘Rent Is Too Damn High’ meeting to discuss rent control and other housing issues
The meeting will take place on Saturday, Feb. 19 from noon to 2 p.m. at 609 W Waters Ave.
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Experts say Tampa violated state law with its ‘City Center’ project by privately selecting contractor
There is currently no evidence that the competitive selection process took place when the City of Tampa decided to expand the Hanna Avenue project and retain DPR.
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Tickets for the 10th Annual Oktoberfest at Tampa’s Curtis Hixon Park are now on sale
Now is the time to dry clean your lederhosen.
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Tampa, St. Petersburg have something to say about the country’s best Cuban
The sandwich ain’t found in Jersey, OK?
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Foodie feast
Two sneak peeks at anticipated Tampa eateries in one night.
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Going native
Ulele, the newest addition to Tampa’s Riverwalk, will focus on local history and flavors.
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Feedback: You wrote it, we ran it
Big cat fight, a tree dies in Ybor, Domani Bistro fans rally and more …
