The City of Tampa removed the two-hour max restriction for downtown on-street parking to improve the customer experience and make parking more convenient.
As part of the City of Tampa Parking Division's continuous effort to simplify its…
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Mayor Jane Castor launched Bridges to Business' in 2019 to help increase minority firm participation
WHAT: City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Purchasing staff will provide in-
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WHAT: City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Purchasing staff will provide in-
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The City of Tampa is joining hands with Tampa General Hospital and LifeLink of Florida to encourage residents to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors during National Donate Life Month which is observed in April each year. As part of this…
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Additional details on the City of Tampa’s Earth Day celebration
Watch the press conference on Facebook live: https://fb.watch/52VYX1PqA8/
Watch the LEED for Cities video: City Of Tampa Gold LEED Certification
Read the Florida Climate Week / FL…
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Watch on Facebook live: https://fb.watch/51JXH9GOMB/
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's Economic Advisory Committee announced key findings aimed at addressing local economic and social disparities during a news conference on April 22. Details…
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor's Economic Advisory Committee announced key findings aimed at addressing local economic and social disparities during a news conference on April 22. Details…
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In honor of Earth Month, Mayor Jane Castor and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management recognized the 2021 3R's Art & Poetry Contest winners in an outdoor ceremony this morning at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.…
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"A verdict can't undo the tragedy of last summer, but this decision can ensure that George Floyd's life was not lost in vain.
His death is prompting the law enforcement profession to evolve across our country."
His death is prompting the law enforcement profession to evolve across our country."
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Adriana "Adri" ColinaTampa Mayor Jane Castor recently named Adriana "Adri" Colina the City's new Director of Logistics and Asset Management. Colina, a 32-year employee, is now responsible for 6.5 million square feet of City-owned…
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Mayor Jane Castor will present the USF Women's Basketball Team with a proclamation declaring April 8 USF Women's Basketball Team Day.
WHEN: April 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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WHEN: April 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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WHAT: Wrestlemania co-host and recently inducted WWE Hall of Famer, Titus O'Neil, will share behind-the-scenes content on the City of Tampa's official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
WHEN: April 7,…
WHEN: April 7,…
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The city of Tampa continues to shine as a premiere events destination, supporting tourism recovery while keeping public safety at the forefront. On the heels of hosting a historic Super Bowl, Tampa is gearing up to welcome another major event this…
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In honor of National Poetry Month, the City of Tampa Wordsmith, Gianna Russo, is launching a city-wide community project through a poetry challenge. Russo is seeking poems about our fair city, Tampa, otherwise known as T-Town, the Big Guava,…
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The City of Tampa will shine blue and white on March 25 to honor the Bicentennial Anniversary of Greek Independence Day.
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will illuminate blue and white (the colors of the Greek flag) at…
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The City of Tampa will join cities across the nation to light up red on March 24th in honor of Red Cross Month and the American Red Cross’s Giving Day.
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will illuminate red at sundown on…
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Tampa achieved a 45% increase in construction value despite the global pandemic
The City of Tampa has concluded its extensive process to identify a developer to lead transformative and inclusive development in the West Tampa community. During a…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will officially cut the ribbon on the new expansion at the Williams Park Center Expansion.
WHEN: March 17, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Williams Park, 4362 East Osborne Avenue…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor proclaims March 12, 2021 “Rod Carter Day”
WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor and City employees will present WFLA-News Channel 8 Anchor Rod Carter with a proclamation during a farewell tribute.
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Jesse Madsen Blue lights will light up the sky across Tampa in honor of Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Jesse Madsen. The 16.5-year Tampa Police Department veteran was killed after a wrong-way driver crashed…
Jesse Madsen Blue lights will light up the sky across Tampa in honor of Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Jesse Madsen. The 16.5-year Tampa Police Department veteran was killed after a wrong-way driver crashed…
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The Business Tax Division (BTD) operates as part of the City of Tampa’s Neighborhood and Community Affairs Department. BTD’s areas of responsibility comprise the issuance of tax receipts and collection of all business taxes under the authority of…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will officially cut the ribbon on the new expansion at the New Tampa Community Recreation Center.
WHERE: New Tampa Recreation Center, 17302 Commerce Park Boulevard, Tampa
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The City of Tampa is hosting its annual Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award ceremony on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. The event is set to take place at Lykes Gaslight Square Park at 241 East Madison Street in downtown Tampa, and will be…
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The City of Tampa has passed another milestone in its effort to bring transformative and inclusive development to the West Tampa community. The City recently announced the top three candidates for consideration as the lead developer for its Rome…
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The City of Tampa Mobility and City Planning Departments recently launched an initiative called Tampa MOVES that will help shape transportation, growth, and development in Tampa now and into the future. This plan will be developed through community…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will officially cut the ribbon on the new Freedom Playground expansion at MacFarlane Park.
WHERE: Macfarlane Park, 1700 North MacDill Avenue, Tampa
WHEN: February 24, 2021…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process to chlorine between March 8 and March 29, 2021. During this period, the department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect the water distributed to all…
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With a focus on community health, the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the City of Tampa made the decision not to turn the river green for St. Patrick’s Day this year. This annual tradition is set to resume in 2022.
Event organizers encourage…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor designates KJ Sails as Tampa honorary Mayor for the Day
WHEN: February 18, 2021 from 8:30am to 5 p.m.
WHERE: Media availability throughout the day. Please call Janelle…
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“We have worked with Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla, EventFest and other community stakeholders to try and determine a safe way to host up to a half of a million scallywags along the Gasparilla invasion and parade routes. Alas, there was no secret…
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Around 250 health heroes at Tampa General Hospital are receiving a warm meal from the Columbia Restaurant Group this week as part of a joint Super Bowl bet between Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.
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The City of Tampa (COT) implemented the Customer Service Center system in 2003 to facilitate efficient and centralized communications between citizens and its various departments. COT department staff, including members of the City Council and their…
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The Contract Administration Department (CAD) was created by Executive Order 2005-1 and consists of three (3) divisions: City Architect, Contracts Management, and Construction Engineering and Inspection. CAD is responsible for the oversight and…
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To help the City of Tampa prepare to protect fans and visitors in the week leading up to the big game, two community partners have stepped up to provide nearly 350,000 face masks for distribution. American Surgical Mask Co., a 3-ply disposable mask…
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Mayor Jane Castor will greet Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas at Tampa International Airport tomorrow as he arrives for the Super Bowl.
The two mayors will hold a joint media availability near the Airside C shuttle and Hard Rock Cafe.
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Derrick Brooks, Tampa Bay Sports Commission…
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While the Bucs and the Chiefs may be rivals on the field, the cities of Tampa and Kansas City have teamed up as allies in the fight against the common opponent--COVID-19.
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas filmed a joint…
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Bucs Spirit Week starts now! With the big game just one week away, the City of Tampa is kicking off a virtual Bucs Spirit Week. Fans are invited to participate by checking out the daily themes and sharing photos on social media tagging the City of…
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Beginning on Saturday, January 30 at 2 pm, Interbay Pool located at 4321 W. Estrella Street will be closing for maintenance and painting. We expect the improvement will take about a month and we anticipate reopening the pool by Monday, March 1.
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On Sunday, February 7, Al Lopez Park will be closed including the community center and dog park. The park will be used for Super Bowl production and there will not be any tailgating opportunities at the park for Super Bowl 55 taking place at Raymond…
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he City of Tampa Mayor, Jane Castor, has identified Housing Affordability as a key issue affecting our community.
The impact of Affordable Housing is widespread and extends well into the realm of family stability, economic security, health,…
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The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department has partnered with the non-profit Positive Coaching Alliance - Tampa Bay (PCA) to provide staff with industry-leading training opportunities. The two organizations share similar goals of teaching…
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he Tampa Water Department recently completed an extensive valve assessment, repair and replacement project in the neighborhoods closest to Raymond James Stadium, including portions of Drew Park, MacFarlane Park, and Plaza Terrace. This project began…
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The City of Tampa will ring the clock tower bells at Old City Hall and light up Old City Hall and downtown bridges red, white, and blue as part of a national moment of unity to memorialize the lives lost to COVID-19 in cities and towns across the…
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The City of Tampa is proud to receive a $500,000 grant from Florida's Department of Economic Opportunity to help shape a stronger and more resilient future for Tampa.
The grant is part of HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Program…
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Dr. Edwin Michael, and Dr. Jason Wilson from Tampa General Hospital
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The City of Tampa will be lighting up blue in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, recognized nationally on January 11th with #WearBlueDay.
Human Trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that exploits vulnerable populations for both sex…
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In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2021.
Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, January 18, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as…
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With Super Bowl 55, just around the corner, the NFL Experience will soon be underway. In partnership with the Tampa Bay Host Committee, preparations for the NFL Experience will be starting soon.
Beginning on Monday, January 11, all tennis,…
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In observance of New Year’s Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2021.
Residential Customers will be affected only if serviced on Friday, January 1, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
Residential…
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As Mayor Castor continues to modernize city government to improve community services, the City of Tampa conducted a Community Values Survey, a statistically valid survey to obtain data-based results that are reflective of the diverse demographics of…
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and market uncertainty, the City of Tampa demonstrated exceptional financial management by securing the largest bond sale in Florida at the time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the largest water…
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