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HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, May 10th, 2013, 8:42am

HART: Ridership rates in April 2013 "record breaking"

Hillsborough County, Florida-- The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) says April 2013 now holds the record for the fourth highest ridership rate in all of HART's history!

According to a release sent Thursday, April's bus ridership of 1,257,728 is a 6 percent increase from the 1,182,531 recorded riders in April 2012.

April 1st may have set the tone for the month's success, as HART reps say it saw the greatest daily ridership of the month with nearly 55,000 riders.

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Downtown Partnership offers Airport Master Plan briefing

Submitted by Mike Deeson, Reporter

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 8:59am

Downtown Partnership offers Airport Master Plan briefing

Tampa, Florida -- Tampa International Airport has new $2.5 billion master plan which is intended to double the main terminal capacity to 35 million annual passengers.

The Downtown Partnership is presenting a briefing on the master plan by Airport CEO Joe Lopano from 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 at the Embassy Suites, located at 513 S. Florida Avenue in downtown Tampa.

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Tampa post offices to extend hours for last minute tax filers

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013, 8:22am

Tampa post offices to extend hours for last minute tax filers

Tampa, Florida-- With Tax Day right around the corner, the U.S. Postal Service says Tampa post offices are ready for those last minute filers!

Reps say there will be a number of locations and self service kiosks open past 5 p.m. for those filing on Monday, April 15- AKA the last day to file in 2013!

As in past tax seasons, The U.S Postal Service says they will provide customers with both timely tax return drop offs and special services, including:

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New online library catalog means big changes!

Submitted by Tammie Fields, Weekend Anchor/Reporter

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 7:13am

New online library catalog means big changes!

Riverview, Florida - After nearly a year of preparation, the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative will launch a new online library catalog, Polaris, on April 29.

Officials say the system will enhance the Cooperative's management of library resources, reduce costs, boost productivity, and is expected to improve customer satisfaction.

The migration to the new system begins today, April 8 and is expected to last through April 29.

Polaris will offer the following enhancements and tools for library customers:

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Free swim clinics for Swim Across America participants!

Submitted by Susan Wilson, Assignment Editor

Friday, April 5th, 2013, 1:19pm

Free swim clinics for Swim Across America participants!

Hillsborough County, Florida - Registration for the 2013 Swim Across America Tampa Bay (SAA) event allows access to free two-hour swim clinics being held at Tampa area YMCA locations.

In addition, those registered for the big event will also be given free access to the pool of all YMCA locations within Hillsborough County (proof of 2013 SAA Tampa Bay registration and a driver's license/ID is required).

This promotion will expire on Friday, May 17, 2013.

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Tampa unveils improved utility bill

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 8:22am

Tampa, Florida-- City of Tampa water, wastewater and solid waste utility customers will see a redesigned bill in April. Tampa's consolidated utility bills now provide customers an easier-to-read format with more information about their services and costs.

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Hillsborough County’s tap water rates best in the area

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 4:16pm

Hillsborough County, Florida-- Fearful of the faucet? Well, there's no need to be if you hail from Hillsborough!

According to a release sent from county officials today, water from a Hillsborough faucet is some of the finest!

It was tested against competitors in an annual water-tasting contest last Friday, and came out on top in it's region, which includes Citrus, Hernando Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter Counties.

See all the details from the county below:

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