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Every story the Monitor has published, newest first.
Winding down Tampa Monitor
So long and thanks for all the fish.
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.
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 and incentive structures, and enforcement of illegal removals.
This Week on the Calendar – 4/6 – 4/12 2026
A weekly view of the city’s events calendar.
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 facing.
4/9/26 – CRA & Evening Land Use
This Week on the Calendar – 3/30 – 4/6 2026
A weekly view of the city’s events calendar.
Introducing meeting archives
I shared this on social media and realized I hadn’t posted anything “official”.
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.
4/2/26 – Regular Meeting
3/26/26 – Guns, a robotic dog and 10s of millions in spending
Trying to make sense of all the dollar signs on this weeks agenda.