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4/9/26 – Drew Park CRA district & the stadium sized elephant in the room.
The vote is only for a minor increase in cost to an ongoing study but it’s hard to avoid the broader discussion about the neighborhood.
Community Sponsor
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4/9/26 – CRA & Evening Land Use
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese…
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Ahead of special call budget workshop, council have productive discussion about process. And why it matters.
Long time readers of Tampa Monitor will know that one of the single biggest…
Last Week
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4/2/26 – Details on TPD Howard Ave Annex and Rome Yard back on agenda
Staff to present details and budget implications for the $21 million construction costs prior to April 16 vote. Rome Yard developer requesting another timeline change.
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4/2/26 – Regular Meeting
This is a reimagined version of the Tampa City Council agenda. It removes legalese from the description, parses the Background details from the Summary Sheet when available and provides links to supporting documents. Also included is a zoning map with current applications. Document links point to our mirrored copies for long-term stability. For original documents, refer to the official draft agenda from the clerk in Onbase. Agenda City Clerk’s Draft Agenda in Onbase Public Hearings & Ordinances
Tampa Land Use Map
Have you ever wanted to check the current zoning for a property but also its future land use designation? Now you can with our interactive map.
Keeping Up
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As tree canopy declines, debate continues on how city should spend $6 million tree fund
On Wednesday, March 25, members of the community and stakeholders gathered for a Tampa Tree Roundtable meeting to discuss TTF spending, tree planting, mitigation fees…
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Jackson House restoration facing steeper funding hurdle as Vinik donation is in question
Thursday, staff are providing an update on the project to the CRA Board that will among other things highlight the funding shortfall restoration project is…
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TPD request $2 million for new service weapons and a robot dog
The purchase of the Glock 45 9mm pistols comes on the heels of the Florida Legislature failing to pass a bill providing for immunity to…
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Planning Commission Approves ‘Alternative 2’ for City of Tampa Redistricting
Precinct 345 moves from District 7 to District 5 for the March 2, 2027 municipal election.
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Citing concerns over Black voting power, West Tampa leaders share redistricting preference
Michael Randolph with the West Tampa CDC said residents should support alternative two, which he said best protects the community.
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Staff Directive Motion Analysis
An analysis of motions by Tampa City Council from 9/25-3/26 for staff to appear for or to write a report for council.
From the Editor
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Introducing meeting archives
I shared this on social media and realized I hadn’t posted anything “official”.
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One More Thing
With the South Howard project taking up all of the oxygen in the room, there are significant projects that won’t be discussed. Don’t lose focus on the rest of the…