Work begins to remove street murals in Tampa
Posted By: Hazymac, 8/29/2025 4:06:39 PM
TAMPA, Fla.– Time is ticking for Tampa and other cities throughout the state to remove street art. The move is stirring up strong emotions among many. “The whole thing to me is just pathetic. It just, it’s ridiculous, it’s stupid,” said Victor DiMaio, a member of the Hillsborough Democratic Latino Caucus. According to DiMaio, the artwork holds meaningful, sentimental value. “In front of my grandmother’s old store,” he describes, “I came pop in to grab something to eat, and I saw the intersection, and all painted up, and I said, well, that’s nice.” ‘Making a joke out of their ministry’: Church leaders indicted Lakeland couple arrested after series of armed robberies in Tampa: DOJ City leaders
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So it may be a little somber, but nevertheless, herewith The Week In Pictures:
Work begins to remove street murals in Tampa
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TAMPA, Fla.– Time is ticking for Tampa and other cities throughout the state to remove street art.
The move is stirring up strong emotions among many.
“The whole thing to me is just pathetic. It just, it’s ridiculous, it’s stupid,” said Victor DiMaio, a member of the Hillsborough Democratic Latino Caucus.
According to DiMaio, the artwork holds meaningful, sentimental value. “In front of my grandmother’s old store,” he describes, “I came pop in to grab something to eat, and I saw the intersection, and all painted up, and I said, well, that’s nice.”
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City leaders
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Gov. DeSantis wants all "street art" removed. Good. Wash it all away. It belongs not.