Tampa Council Votes on Zion Cemetery Land Swap
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Tampa City Council to Greenlight Land Swap for Zion Cemetery Preservation
The Tampa City Council is set to approve a land swap deal, handing over private property believed to be the site of Zion Cemetery, the citys first for African Americans. This historic site on Florida Avenue holds over one hundred possible graves, sparking significant preservation discussions. The issue gained attention in January 2020 when Tampa Bay News flagged the graves on land owned by local businessman Richard Gonzmart. The Zion Cemetery Maintenance and Preservation Society has been pushing for this, honoring a lost piece of Black history. A historical marker was installed in February 2025, and a key meeting is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. with Mayor Jane Castor, council members, Gonzmart, and society reps. The swap could finally protect those grounds forever, giving respect where its long overdue and setting things right for Tampas past.
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