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Tampa City Councilwoman Gwen Henderson opens Black author-focused bookstore this weekend
Black English Bookstore makes its debut in Tampa Heights this Saturday.
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Tampa police chief says the ‘Orlando model’ for nightlife looks ‘promising’
Community rejects proposal to shut down Ybor City at 1 a.m.
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Proposal to close Ybor City businesses at 1 a.m. could be legally challenging
A juvenile curfew could be more feasible, and critics say the district’s businesses and late-night workers could struggle even more.
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Tampa budget: After rejecting proposed property tax increase, city council puts $12 million towards housing
The $12 million housing budget includes $5.5 million, the same allocation as 2023, plus $5 million from the general fund and another $1.7 million for housing creation and preservation.
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Tampa’s final budget meeting is tonight, but city council and the administration are struggling towards an accord
An emergency meeting could be held if an agreement is not reached.
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Tampa City Council votes against Mayor Jane Castor’s proposed tax increase
The meeting ran more than seven hours.
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ADUs could come to to East Tampa, and activists want the neighborhood to have a say in its future
If passed, ADUs and alleyway parking would be allowed.
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Tampa City Council approves Mayor Castor’s department heads, but asks for better communication
The most pushback came in reappointing Communications Director Adam Smith.
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Tampa City Council unanimously rejects plans for 50-unit luxury condo along Bayshore
The unanimous vote kills, for now, Related Group’s proposed development.
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Tampa City Council OKs $77 million for wastewater improvements
The money, however, won’t be spent on PURE, said Tampa’s Wastewater Department Director Eric Weiss.
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Tampa Tiger Bay Club hosts a city council runoff election forum on Friday
Voters must hit the polls again in April to decide four Tampa City Council races.
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Four Tampa City Council races appear to be headed for runoffs
Districts 1, 2 3, and 6 are all still up for grabs.
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Creative Loafing’s 2023 endorsements for Tampa City Council, mayor and charter amendments
Early voting is happening now and wraps on Sunday, March 5. Election day is 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7.
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Despite zoning law, Tampa city council candidate Blake Casper is using his Bayshore homes as commercial sites
City records show that Casper is not permitted to use the residential homes for commercial purposes.
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Now more than ever in District 2, Tampa City Council needs Robin Lockett
She just edges out Guido Maniscalco.
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In Tampa City Council District 3, incumbent Lynn Hurtak is a much better choice than Janet Cruz
Cruz saw her 12-year run in the Florida Legislature come to an end last fall.
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For Tampa City Council, Bill Carlson is an easy choice over Blake Casper in District 4
Casper has ideas about what needs to change in Tampa but has offered few specifics about how he’ll get it done.
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Creative Loafing reluctantly endorses Orlando Gudes for Tampa City Council District 5
This is perhaps the most difficult choice voters face (albeit just those in District 5).
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It’s close, but Hoyt Prindle is the best candidate for Tampa City Council District 6
Eight terms is enough for Charlie Miranda.
