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Chief Tripp, Chief O’Connor, and Mayor Castor joined Mission BBQ’s September 11th commemoration event to pay their respects for the many lives lost 21 years ago. May we all never forget the victims and may we always remember the heroes who stepped up to help others on that tragic day. 
GET INVOLVED
Water Use Restrictions Workshop

Did you know that Tampa has had year-round water use restrictions that have been strictly enforced for decades? Violations of Tampa's water use restrictions may result in fines ranging from $100 - $500 and a mandatory court appearance. The Water Department is offering a FREE virtual 1-hour Water Use Restrictions Workshop on Sept 15th at 12pm. Don't get fined - learn the rules on when to water your lawn and landscape in Tampa. Sign up now & get a free bag of goodies. 

Volunteer with Kaboom

The Tampa Parks & Recreation team is building a new playground at Williams Park with KABOOM! and Hancock Whitney – they need your help! Volunteer on October 6, 7 and 8, 2022 by registering here: bit.ly/3Ps3V5A. Please note - all youth under the legal working age for this state will not be able to participate. 

Business Guide

The City of Tampa strives to serve the business interests of both small and large businesses across a broad spectrum of industry sectors. A favorable tax structure, quality infrastructure, development incentives, and a strong labor force are just a few of the features that make Tampa a top choice for business innovation and development. See the Business Guide for resources on everything business – construction, permitting, incentive programs, taxes, and more.  

Park Finder

Tampa Parks & Recreation’s services can be found all over the city! Utilize the Park Finder app to find parks, amenities, beaches, boat ramps, gymnasiums, dog parks, and more near you. 

Stay TAMPAREADY

Make sure you are signed up to receive critical information in the event of an emergency! Text TAMPAREADY (or TAMPALISTA for Spanish) to 888-777. Follow @AlertTampa on Twitter & register for Alert Tampa online. For more preparedness info, visit tampa.gov/Hurricane

Job of the Week

The Water Department is hiring an Electrician to execute highly technical skilled electrical maintenance and repair work on specialized industrial water treatment equipment, control systems and instrumentation. This position must be qualified and capable of working with voltages up to 13,800 volts, and must be cognizant of electrical hazards and adhere to safe working practices at all times.


 
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Tampa’s next big splash: history-rich Gas Worx, connecting Ybor City and more
Tampa Bay Times
“This is a project that really has the potential to be one of Tampa’s best in terms of people-centric planning,” she said.
Jackson House
Tampa city leaders prepared to spend CRA dollars on renovating the historic Jackson House
10 Tampa Bay
The restoration is expected to cost a little over $4 million.
USF lands $20M national grant to protect coral reef
Tampa Bay Business Journal
The University of South Florida has secured a national grant to help protect the coral reef.
Lager beer with Old City Hall in background
Tampa among best ‘beer towns’ to visit across America, according to new index
WFLA NewsChannel 8
After researching hundreds of cities, HomeToGo settled on a ranking of the top 17 destinations for beer buffs looking for a quick getaway.
hands on keyboard with lock symbol and mail, computer, mobile device
Tampa becomes cybersecurity hotspot, bringing in higher paying jobs
FOX13
"There are a lot of organizations that are very supportive of small businesses here," said Jackson.
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m.
HILLSBOROUGH AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY FIRST PUBLIC HEARING ON FY 2023 TENTATIVE MILLAGE RATE & FY 2023 TENTATIVE ANNUAL BUDGET

Tuesday, September 13 at 10 a.m.
Press Conference – FIX IT FAST (1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY)

Tuesday, September 13 at 11 a.m.
COINFLIP EXPERIENCE CENTER GRAND OPENING

Tuesday, September 13 at 4:30 p.m.
Proclamation/Photo - UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM 2022 DIVISION II NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Wednesday, September 14 – Thursday, September 15
SMART CITY EXPO USA - MIAMI, FL

Thursday, September 15 – Saturday, September 17
U.S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS FALL LEADERSHIP MEETING – MIAMI, FL 

Sunday, September 18 at 10 a.m.  -  FANCY WOMEN BIKE RIDE

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