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The City of Tampa planted 3,500 native trees at the future K-Bar Ranch park as part of its ongoing effort to restore the city's tree canopy and reach its goal of planting 30,000 trees by 2030.
For more than a century, UF/IFAS Extension has been offering science-based education to residents on everything from backyard gardening and hurricane preparation to tax assistance and professional arborist training.
Mayor Jane Castor’s 2026 State of the City Address highlighted major investments in infrastructure, housing, transportation, public safety and climate resilience, as she outlined Tampa’s continued growth strategy focused on strengthening the city’s foundation for the future.
Salcines Park, in West Tampa, has reopened following a $1.4 million renovation by the Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency. The redesign centers around the “Faces of West Tampa” mural, honoring community leaders while creating a refreshed space for residents and visitors to connect.
The Community Redevelopment Agency and the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the renovation of Herman Massey Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Tampa Bay Blueberry Festival kicked off in Plant City. The family-friendly event had 40 vendors, food trucks, live music, blueberry-inspired alcoholic beverages and blueberry-themed goodies. The event is closed on Easter Sunday, but will continue every Saturday and Sunday for the rest of April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
