Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow ¶ Five strategic goals have been identified that will continue to guide the City of Tampa forward in tackling the real issues facing our city and transform Tampa’s tomorrow for generations to come.
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 ...
In 2003, the City of Tampa's Public Art Program commissioned artist Lynn Ash to create a large painting that would weave together many of the notable aspects of Tampa's unique character and identity. Over the course of three years, the artist researched, met with community leaders, and looked at hundreds of photographs. The end result is a collage of nearly 200 vignettes, portraits, and images ...
Things to Do in Tampa Arts and Culture ¶ Art Programs Department David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts Glazer Children's Museum Tampa Museum of Art Tampa Theatre
The City of Tampa is pulling out all the stops to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with "Liberty by the Bay," a high-energy, family-friendly Fourth of July celebration set to light up Julian B. Lane Park and the entire downtown waterfront on Saturday, , from 4 pm to 9:30 pm.This milestone event will feature a spectacular 250-drone light show honoring the nation’s 250th ...