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Leaks and Inefficient Irrigation Waste Water

Tampa Empowers Citizens to Use Water More Efficiently

TAMPA, FL (Feb. 16, 2009) – Those following water use restrictions and thinking they are doing all they can to save water may be surprised to learn that up to 50 percent of water used for irrigation is wasted through overwatering and inefficient irrigation practices and leaks can represent nearly 25 percent of indoor residential water use. Using water resources wisely is not just about using water when and how allowed, but is also about how efficient those uses are.

The continuing three year water shortage, coupled with sustained near historical low flows in its primary water source, the Hillsborough River, has Tampa currently depending on purchases of treated drinking water from the regional supplier, Tampa Bay Water, to meet demand by its customers.

Citizens and businesses can do their part to reduce Tampa’s drinking water demand by using water more efficiently. The Tampa Water Department has online tools that can help customers determine their water use patterns, provide resources to make changes to increase efficiency, request free plumbing retrofit and leak detection materials, and learn about upcoming educational workshops and events. Links to these and other tools and resources are available at www.tampagov.net/savewater.

For customers residing within Tampa’s reclaimed water service area now is the perfect time to get connected. Using reclaimed water helps conserve our drinking water supply and it does not have the same restrictions for irrigation. For more information about Tampa’s reclaimed water, call (813) 282-7827 or visit www.TampaGov.net/ReclaimedWater

Information about restrictions inside Tampa city limits for landscape irrigation and other water uses including: irrigation system maintenance, chemical treatment, reclaimed water, car washing, pressure washing, recreational use, and fountains, as well as information on variances, can be found online at www.TampaGov.net/WaterRestrictions.

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 LIVES AT 805 E. CAYUGA AND IS LOST

SMALL WHITE AND TAN MALTESE

IF FOUND RESPOND ASAP TO: 

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Cell: 813-393-9803 & Home: 813-476-6605

     

NEW TIGHTER WATER RESTRICTIONS COMING!!

Due to continued lower than normal rainfall and regional water resource challenges, the Southwest Florida Water Management District is scheduled to consider an increase in water use restrictions at their February 24 Governing Board meeting (agenda item 52b).

Some potential restriction changes being discussed are:

Additional reductions in hours for irrigation

Limiting establishment periods for new plants

Limits on residential car washing and pressure washing

Prohibiting charity car washes·

Changes approved at the February 24th meeting will affect all Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas County locationbs.  Information about this public meeting is availab le at http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/calendar/detail.894/

Assistance in providing this information to your members and neighbors to help keep them informed of the potential upcoming changes is appreciated.

Information on Tampa's water use restrictions and additional restrictions currently being enforced inside Tampa City limits are available at www.tampagov.net/waterrestrictions.

Man Arrested for Soliciting Child

 

 

SUSPECT: Pala, Alex, W/M, 04/21/66, 4215 N. Narragansett, Chicago, IL

 

CHARGES: Procuring person under 18 for prostitution, possession of a controlled substance, unlawful use of a two way communications device

WHEN: 02/15/09, 10:26 p.m.

WHERE: 2522 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Days Inn

DETAILS:

The Tampa Police Department received a tip that the suspect wanted to purchase a young boy to have sex with him. During four hours of monitored phone conversations, the suspect described in illicit detail what he wanted to do with the child. He said that he wanted to pay the child money for each sex act. During the phone conversations, he said that if the boy did what he wanted, he would let him live in one of his houses and pay him up to several thousand dollars a month. Officers set up a meeting with the suspect at the Days Inn. They told him they would deliver a 14-year-old boy. He arrived at the Days Inn at 10 p.m. and officers arrested the suspect. He had $4,934 and Hydrocodone pills. He stated during the phone conversations that this wasn’t the first time committing these acts with a child. Detectives are concerned there may be young victims that this suspect has had contact with and asks anyone with information to call Tampa Police. The suspect said he was in town for the Florida State Fair. He owns and operates several rides and games.

WALK WITH THE MAYOR

 

Dear Residents,

Mayor Pam Iorio invites you to join her on Saturday, October 18, 2008 for Walking with the Mayor - Keeping Tampa Fit. This free fitness walk takes place at Al Lopez Park, located at 4810 N. Himes Avenue.

When

: Saturday, March 7, 2009

Where

: Hunt Community Center at Al Lopez Park, 4810 N. Himes Avenue

Event Time

: 6:30 a.m.- 11 a.m. (Walk begins at 7:30 a.m.)

The Mayor will walk four miles, but you are encouraged to do as much or as little as you can. After the walk there will be free health screenings, giveaways, and information to help you get a better idea of resources that are available in the community to help you live a healthier life.

Mayor Iorio initiated Walking with the Mayor – Keeping Tampa Fit in 2005 and walks are held each March and October. The goal of the walk is to encourage citizens throughout Tampa to incorporate additional physical activity into their lifestyles for better health. The walks are an extension of the Mayor’s commitment to improving the overall quality of life in Tampa.

Physical activity is key to maintaining a healthy body weight, preventing disease and feeling better. A growing body of research shows that physically active adults and children are less prone to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and even depression. Tampa’s parks have over 60 miles of walking, jogging, skating, and biking trails that provide abundant recreational and fitness opportunities. Physical activity and good health…It Starts in Parks!

You can register on site that morning, or if you wish to pre-register, please go to www.tampagov.net and follow the link for the Mayor's Walk. There will be a link at the bottom for the pre-registration form.

So grab your family, friends and neighbors and join us. Take the first step to a healthier you. If you would like additional information on the event or wellness programs available through the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly at (813) 274-7719.

Sincerely yours,

Lisa Hewitt

Wellness Leader III

TPD PROMOTIONS

FROM TPD

February 12, 2009

Tampa Police Department Promotes 15 of its Finest

Lieutenant:

Steve Lee is an 18-year veteran who has served in narcotics for the past 10 years. He’s also served as a Field Training Officer, the Street Anti-Crime Unit (SAC) and street patrol.

Sergeant:

Jerry Patrick

Susan Bridges-Preyer

Patrick Crate

Corporal/Detective:

Detective Brian Trlak

Detective Roderick Glyder

Detective Brian Bishop

Detective Deanna Mullins

Detective Jeff Diokas

Cpl. Mike Flynn

Detective Mike Ruiz

Detective Samuel Rojka

Detective Melinda Rewis

Cpl. Kevin Doan

Detective Desiree Ayo

The promotions will take effect February 22, 2009.

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FROM SESH NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH

.URGENT!!!!!!

TIS photo is of a "suspicious person that has been seen several times in our SESH area scoping out houses. We have confirmed with TPD that he has a repetitive prior record for petty theft and break-ins. Let's all PLEASE keep an eye out for him and call the Non-Emergency number if you see him in our Neighborhood. He does not belong here.

UPDATE

From a neighbor:
Do not approach this man.  Though I do not believe that he is armed, he is dangerous. 
He gets aggressive (drugs do that to people).  He's known to sleep around Ross and Morgan and will offer to do just about anything to make a few bucks.  Bottom line- he's a pretty clever thief and not much intimidates him, include my Doberman pinchers. He's known for stealing lawn mowers/ equipment, bikes and ladders.  Fences are no deterrent to him, so lock up.

NEED A JOB????

Good morning,

 

Currently, IKEA is accepting applications for a variety of positions. We encourage all East Tampa residents to apply. To do so, you should apply through the IKEA web site at www.IKEA-USA.com. That is the most expedient course of action, with the web site providing the most complete information.

 

BOLO

From an email:

........

Last night between 6 PM and 7 PM I witnessed these three harassing a bicyclist. The bicyclist was a slender older white man, short brown hair parted on the side and black rim glasses. He had a rimmed hat on. They threw it into the middle of

Nebraska

, shoved him, then pushed him to the ground. This was just south on Shadowlawn on the East sidewalk of

Nebraska

. By the time I turned into Shadowlawn, dialed 911 and doubled back, the guys were walking away and the cyclist was no where to be found. I canvassed the neighborhood on the East side for 20 minutes but don't know where he went.

BELOW IS A PHOTO TAKEN BY THIS RESIDENT
AS TWO OF THEM ARE YOUTHS, THEIR FACES HAVE BEEN HIDDEN

IF YOU SEE THESE PEOPLE PLEASE WATCH THEM CAREFULLY, AND CALL
IN ANY INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR TO NON EMERGENCY OR 911 DEPENDING
ON THE URGENCY OF WHAT YOU SEE!

SUPER CITY

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release

For additional information, contact:

Liana Lopez, Director Public Affairs

(813) 274-8251

liana.lopez@tampagov.net

Tampa Ranks Among America’s Top Most Popular Big Cities

Ties Orlando and San Francisco for fourth spot in survey

Tampa, Fla. (February 4, 2009) – Tampa ranked in the top five of America’s most popular big cities according to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center. Tying for fourth place with the cities of Orlando and San Francisco, 34 percent of the people surveyed said they wanted to live in Tampa or its surrounding area.

The national survey, conducted as part of the Pew Research Center’s Social & Demographic Trends Project, looked at places Americans most want to live as well as ideological patterns. The survey’s results are based on a sampling of over 2,200 adults in the United States that were interviewed by telephone in October 2008.

For additional information visit www.pewsocialtrends.org or to see a final copy of the survey report visit the Publications Library on the City of Tampa’s website at www.tampagov.net and click on News Information Sheets.