BBQ at Borrell Park
Please join us at our National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, August 2nd, 6pm at Borrell Park, 808 E 26th Avenue. This celebration is an opportunity to informally thank local officers while encouraging a stronger relationship between residents and law enforcement, in support of VM Ybor’s continued efforts to reduce crime and improve quality of life.
This year we will be promoting the TPD’s Operation Inventory. This program encourages residents to record information about significant possessions in order to aid law enforcement in recovery, should it ever be stolen. We will have an engraver on hand to permanently mark bikes and valuables that may be susceptible to theft. In addition, we will have games for kids young and old, and we will be giving away school supplies to students!
Who doesn't love free BBQ, a shady park, and TPD's Bomb Squad?
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KaBoom Design Day 08/09!
On Tuesday, 08/09 we will be hosting THE KaBoom Playground Design Day! Your attendance is VERY IMPORTANT. Bring your children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors - we will be planning for the new playground for Cuscaden Park. Community children are invited to share their thoughts from 5-6pm at Cuscaden Pool (classroom below pool). Adults / committee chairs will be further planning from 6-8pm at the same location. Refreshments will be provided!
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Funding Cut: Crosstown Greenway Trail
The Selmon Greenway Trail was being planned to connect the Hillsborough River to 22nd Street with an attractive multi-use bike/pedestrian trail under the Selmon Expressway including improvements in Ybor City, Channelside, and Downtown. The MPO and FDOT have cut funding for this project, but you can still voice your opinion via email before the 08/02 public hearing. For more information, click here. |
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NSP Grants Available
Over $10 million was made available in Neighborhood Stabilization funds for the greater East Tampa Area (this includes VM Ybor!). The City of Tampa is providing GRANT Funding for local non-profits to make repairs to income qualified, owner-occupied houses - up to $20,000 per household for repairs.
For more information on this program, click here. Home owners should contact listed non-profits directly for home repairs.... please share with your neighbors and those that may be interested in the VM Ybor / East Tampa area.
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Back to School Haircuts!
On Saturday, 08/13 from 10am-2pm Open Arms Church is generously providing FREE back-to-school haircuts at their facility on 1314 E. 18th Avenue. Children must be accompained by a parent / adult.
Check out the new VM Ybor website and forward any comments or suggestions!! |
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