$35M community center opens in East Tampa

East Tampa’s highly anticipated senior center and recreation complex has opened its doors.

City of Tampa leadership and community members held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday to celebrate the long-awaited opening of the Fair Oaks Community Center — a $34.7 million, state-of-the-art facility that’s one of the largest projects the Parks and Recreation Department has ever undertaken, according to a release.

For years, East Tampa residents have voiced their concerns to city council members and community leaders about much needed improvements to the former community center…

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