Tampa Bay Training, LLC

07/06/2026

Here is a copy of the APWA West Coast Branch Newsletter for June 2026. Great job Meg.

07/06/2026

August is fast approaching, so May, June, and July are the months to turn proclamations into government entities. I've included an example request template and proclamation. All you need to do is add the city/county/town and the leader's name. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me at [email protected].

Regards,

Jonathan Torres

FWPCOA Publicity Chair

2026 Proclamation Letter Template - https://www.fwpcoa.org/docs.ashx?id=1756311

2026 FWPCOA Water Professionals Month Proclamation - https://www.fwpcoa.org/docs.ashx?id=1756312

07/05/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the birth of our nation and the freedoms that unite us as Americans.

Today, I’d like to recognize another reason our country remains strong—the people who build, operate, and maintain the infrastructure that makes our communities safe, healthy, and economically vibrant.

Every day, dedicated professionals in public works, utilities, transportation, engineering, construction, parks, stormwater, water and wastewater, and local government work behind the scenes to keep America moving. They ensure clean drinking water reaches our homes, roads and bridges remain safe, traffic moves efficiently, wastewater is treated responsibly, and communities are prepared before, during, and after emergencies.

These professionals rarely seek recognition, yet their work touches every American every single day.

It is a privilege to support these men and women through education and professional development. By providing high-quality training, we help strengthen the workforce that builds and maintains the infrastructure our families, businesses, and future generations depend on.

I’m proud to stand alongside so many outstanding professionals through organizations such as ICMA, FCCMA, APWA, and FWPCOA. Together, we continue advancing excellence in public service and investing in the people who keep our communities functioning at their very best.

To everyone serving our communities—thank you for what you do. Your dedication truly helps make America stronger.

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Celebrating 250 Years of American Independence 🇺🇸

Today, as we celebrate Independence Day and honor the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding, Tampa Bay Training proudly recognizes the generations of professionals whose dedication, skill, and service have helped build and sustain America.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the local government leaders, public works professionals, utility operators, engineers, construction workers, transportation specialists, emergency responders, environmental professionals, and countless others who work behind the scenes every day to keep our communities strong, safe, and thriving.

From the roads we travel and the water we drink, to the infrastructure that supports our quality of life, these essential professionals embody the spirit of service that has strengthened our nation for two and a half centuries.

As we reflect on 250 years of progress, innovation, and resilience, we recognize that America's success has always depended on hardworking men and women committed to improving their communities and serving future generations.

Thank you for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public service and infrastructure excellence.

From all of us at Tampa Bay Training, we wish you and your families a safe, happy, and meaningful Fourth of July.

Happy Independence Day—and here's to the next 250 years of building a stronger America.

🇺🇸

06/21/2026

APWA West Coast Branch is having another family outing on

June 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm at the Big Shark Café, first pitch is at 6:30 pm

Members: $25
Non-members: $35

Register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-apwa-west-coast-branch-annual-family-baseball-outing-tickets-1986467083521?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Contact Lorraine Peluso at [email protected] for sponsorships.

Get ready for a fun day of baseball, family vibes, and good times with the APWA West Coast crew!

05/25/2026

If you are in the Pinellas Park area tomorrow, I would like to invite you to attend the APWA West Coast Branch Meeting. We have a lot of great topics and successes to discuss.

This meeting will be on May 26, 2026 at 10 am and will be held at the City of Pinellas Park's PWOC at 6250 82nd Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781.

I will also be making a presentation entitled "Strategic Stewardship for the Next Era of Public Works". This presentation will address the relationship between workforce development, leadership and asset management.

Hope to see you there. And if you can't make this meeting, let me know how I can get you to a future one.

Send a message to learn more

05/24/2026

Who else brings in Aristotle, Kant, and Dewey into public works management.???

Check out APWA’s Florida Public Works Magazine for your favorite author - on page 34-35. Ethical Structures for Professional Development in Public Works: A Florida Perspective

05/18/2026

Our Customer Service Manager at Tampa Bay Training will be holding regular Forklift Operators Classes Online. This is a 2.5 hour class focused on the classroom portion of OSHA's Certification Requirements.

The Employer will be required to provide both the hands-on demonstration and evaluation as well as the maintenance of documentation to satisfy the standard requirements.

Cost is $77.08 A certificate and wallet card will be provided via mail within 2-weeks.

Start your forklift safety journey online. Learn operator basics, OSHA requirements, and workplace safety fundamentals.

05/18/2026

NPWW 2026
May 17–23, 2026
This year's theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped our communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility. Some work—like building roads and bridges—is highly visible, while other public works contributions—like maintaining water and sewer systems—are sometimes hidden from view. Together, these efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.

Held annually in May, National Public Works Week is a great way to energize and educate the public on the importance of public works in their daily lives.

05/14/2026

FCCMA WEBINAR | Municipal Websites and ADA Compliance

June 4, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 3, 6, 9, 11 and 14

Share this registration link with you friends to see Florida's Favorite Guest Speakers speak on an important issue facing our local governments :)

Program Summary:

This webinar will explore municipal websites as the digital front door for services. It will introduce ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and highlight key elements of ADA compliance. This session will also examine how these elements contribute to a more effective and engaging user experience, identify who should be involved in these mandated projects, and outline the new implementation timeline.

Speakers:

Peter Cavalli, Workforce Development Consultant, Tampa Bay Training
JP Gellermann, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension

Click here to register:

Municipal Websites and ADA Compliance ICMA Practice Areas: 2, 3, 6, 9, 11, and 14 Program Summary: This webinar will explore municipal websites as the digital front door for services. It will introduce ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 Level AA, and highlight key elements of ADA compliance. This session wil...