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Every story the Monitor has published, newest first.
Analyzing the Carlson CRA Services Agreement
2/12/26 – CRA & Evening Land Use
South Howard Flood Relief Project
UPDATED 5/4/25. A comprehensive look at what the project is and isn’t and what decision Council faces.
City reminds residents of watering restrictions
The City of Tampa adopted a once-a-week watering restriction in August 2024.
2/5/26 – Parks & budget headline the regular agenda
Council to vote on funding for Gandy & Palonis Parks in South Tampa as well as Rey Park in West Tampa. A discussion of unspent FY25 funds to follow.
Council narrowly approve moving forward with South Howard Flood Relief project but its future still in doubt
A funding shortfall of $39.8 million still needs to be identified.
2/5/26 – Regular Meeting
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 agenda.
1/29/26 – Yes, the South Howard Flood Relief Project is back for another vote
A workshop focused on the South Howard Flood Relief Project in the morning with a $21 million vote moving funds to help fill the funding gap for the project in the evening followed by future land use and alcohol use applications.
1/29/26 – Workshop & Evening Land Use
1/22/26 – Council to discuss combating hate speech during public comment
Light on controversial votes but heavy on discussions of important topics.