Ybor City Street Renamed In Honor Of New Tampa’s Morris Lopez’s Grandfather

Longtime New Tampa resident Morris Lopez III has spent 40 years building a career in public service, currently as a Division Chief with the Hillsborough County Fire Department.  While that
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Tampa’s Charter Review Committee Has Something Monumental For New Tampa

Guest Editorial by ALAN COHN  Every 8–12 years, the Tampa City Council and Mayor form a Charter Review Advisory Commission to review and update the city’s governing charter — the
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Love Cajun Cooking? Want To Help A Great Cause? Attend ‘A Taste of N’Awlins’ Today!”

Speaking of great chefs, while my longtime friend Elliot Cazes, M.D., may not be a chef in a restaurant (at least not yet), he certainly could be — at least
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The Resurfacing Of New Tampa Blvd. In West Meadows Has Finally Begun!

Note – we are aware that the resurfacing of New Tampa Blvd. is progressing nicely and is much further along than what appears in this story. The following story was
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Hillsborough County Commission District 5 Primary Election Preview

The 2026 Midterm Primary Elections are quickly approaching and one of the most interesting local races will be for the Hillsborough County Commission District 5 seat.  The incumbent in the
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Indoor Cross Creek Recreation Center & Revamped Playground Now Open!

Many New Tampa residents are aware that District 2 Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan (photo below) used to live in Cross Creek. Fewer people probably know, however, that Hagan grew
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Happy 104th Birthday, Roy Caldwood…Happy 250th, U.S.A!

Local Dignitaries Fete WWII Vet & Buffalo Soldier Roy Caldwood At New Tampa’s Own Independence Day Celebration   District 7 Tampa City Council member (and New Tampa resident) Luis Viera (photo
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No Takers Yet? The Most Expensive House In The Tampa Bay Area Is Just Next Door!

Property Owner Who Sold A $50-Million Miami Mansion To Superstar The Weeknd Is Making Waves Locally  Nestled along a perfectly tree-lined road, amid gently rolling pastureland, stands something truly unique
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Drivers Rejoice! New Tampa Blvd. Repaving To Finally Begin Soon

Drivers can expect a smoother ride on New Tampa Blvd. in West Meadows in just a few months, as Tampa is finally set to begin work on improving the primary
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City Of Tampa To Add Speed Cameras Near Five New Tampa Schools

Speed cameras could be coming soon to some New Tampa school zones.  During the June 4 Tampa City Council meeting, the seven Council members voted 6-1 to amend an ordinance
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