FOX 13 Tampa Bay on MSN: Selmon Expressway expansion is set to begin in May, costing $362M to add lanes and upgrade bridges in Tampa
Selmon Expressway expansion is set to begin in May, costing $362M to add lanes and upgrade bridges in Tampa
WFLA on MSN: Tampa’s Old City Hall, bridges to light up purple for BTS concerts
Tampa’s Old City Hall, bridges to light up purple for BTS concerts
The population of Tampa is approximately 392,800 making it the 3rd largest city in Florida and the 53rd largest city in the United States. Tampa is part of the metropolitan area most commonly referred to as the "Tampa Bay Area" which has an approximate population of 3 .1 million. It is located on the west coast of Florida with an average annual temperature of 73.1 degrees. Tampa's economy is ...
Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon first arrived in the Tampa Bay area in 1513, but the Spaniards focused their attention on settling eastern Florida and left the western areas alone. In 1824, only two months after the arrival of the first American settler, four companies of the U.S. Army established Fort Brooke to protect the strategic harbor at Tampa Bay.
Tampa Hope Expands Occupancy Availability with 100 New CottagesJust in time for spring, 100 new Hope Cottages™ are ready to welcome individuals who are without a home. The structures are located within Catholic Charities' Tampa Hope property, which opened in December 2021, to provide critical services and shelter to people experiencing homelessness.
The stunningly new Fair Oaks Community Center is opening its doors, ready to receive the many passionate East Tampa residents who are eager to return to their programming and wellness activities as well as new members who want to get involved.Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa councilmembers, Skanska representatives, and dozens of neighbors will attend the ceremonial groundbreaking for the ...