Tampa Streetcar will remain fare-free for another year
– “Huge news for the historic, and nationally renowned Tampa Streetcar! The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) just announced the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has awarded HART a Commuter Assistance grant totaling $700,000. The FDOT grant will permit the TECO Line Streetcar to remain fare-free for an additional year.”
Tampa Pride is gearing up for its 10 Year Celebration and we need your help to make it the best one yet! The Tampa Pride Board and Directors are working tirelessly to bring you an unforgettable event, but we can’t do it alone. We are calling on volunteers and co-directors to lend their talents and make this year’s celebration even more special. Whether you have experience in event planning, marketing, or just want to give back to the community, there’s a role for you. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us in creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant space for all. Contact President Carrie West today at c.west@tampapride.org to get involved!
The Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City
We are thrilled to announce that the Hampton Inn & Suites Ybor City has been a proud supporter of Tampa Pride for over a decade! This year, they are excited to continue their tradition and participate in the Parade and Festival. As a welcoming and inclusive hotel, they believe in promoting equality and celebrating diversity. Their prime location in the heart of Ybor City makes them the perfect choice for those attending Tampa Pride events. Book your stay with them and enjoy comfortable accommodations, exceptional service, and easy access to all the festivities. Join them in celebrating Tampa Pride and the vibrant LGBTQ+ community!
Ybor Residents said “NO!!! to Special Services District”
This was so wrong on so many different ways. What was the YCDC thinking???
This part says it all….
Toward the end of public comment, several leaders representing Hillsborough County also expressed concerns about the plan because they thought the community supported it.
“From what was presented to me, it looked like the community wanted to tax itself for some needed improvements,” said Rep. Mike Beltran.
“And it was intimated to me that there was full support, much like Representative Beltran,” said Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby.
“I actually did meet with representatives of the SSD, and it too was represented to me that there was widespread support for it,” said Sen. Darryl Rouson.
ABC Action News contacted Welch to follow up on the results of both meetings. She told us that the Special Services District plan is currently on hold after the feedback she got from the community.
We also contacted Tampa City Councilwoman Gwendolyn Henderson, who represents Ybor City.
We were at Mom’s Dinner in Tampa. The guy in the booth behind me was talking very loudly so I con not help but hear him. Then our server came up to take his order. Then asked “How would you like your eggs?” He said I would like one scrambled and one sunny side up. I thought hum… that is strange. After his food came the server came back and asked if everything was OK. He actually said “NO, you scrambled the wrong one.” OMG He was serious. We left the server and extra big tip.
