TAMPA, Fla. – Tampa is currently locked in the grip of an extreme drought, and with outdoor hoses accounting for over half of some residential water bills, the city is stepping in to help homeowners pivot. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the City of Tampa will host a Florida-Friendly Landscaping workshop at the City Center at Hanna Avenue.
This session, running from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., is part of the Mayor’s Neighborhood University Saturday Sessions and aims to teach residents how to keep their yards alive without draining the local reservoirs.
The event features a panel of local specialists, including Lynn Barber from the UF/IFAS Extension, Anita Camacho of Little Red Wagon Native Plant Nursery, and Julia Palaschak, who leads the Water Conservation and Efficiency Team for the City of Tampa…