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As our community faces unprecedented challenges, the City of Tampa is expanding its One Tampa fund to offer critical financial support to small businesses hit hardest by the COVID-19 crisis. The pre-application process will run from has been open…
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The City of Tampa, in response to last night’s violence, will institute a citywide curfew which will apply to all businesses and persons with in the City of Tampa from 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM until further notice. “What I saw last night was…
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The City of Tampa joins the US Conference of Mayor in a moment of remembrance for the victims of COVID-19 and to pray for our community during this difficult time. Over 100,000 lives have been lost in our country due to the coronavirus outbreak…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only)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 and Ocea Wynn, Administrator of…
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As part of the Mayor’s Lift Up Local initiative, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will begin this summer with a two-week Summer Kickoff Camp Program free of charge. This camp program will run June 1 to June 12,…
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For a fifth consecutive year the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will be having Stay and Play this summer, with some modifications. In accordance with CDC, local and state health department guidelines, the program will take place at seven…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only) 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 and Visit Tampa Bay President…
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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 and Suncoast Credit Union CEO Kevin JohnsonWHAT: Facebook Live…
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On May 4, the Parks and Recreation Department opened 13 park trails, beaches, and dog parks and beaches. Starting Saturday, May 16 all City of Tampa parks will reopen along with the following park amenities. Residents will be able to…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only) Tampa, Florida (May 13, 2020)—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 and…
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Following a nation-wide search for a Sustainability & Resilience Officer, the City of Tampa has hired Whitford Remer to fill this new position as part of Mayor Castor’s vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. “Strong cities are built on a…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and State Attorney Andrew WarrenWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-…
Tampa Water Department Achieves High Marks in J.D. Power Satisfaction Survey for Fifth Year in a Row
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The Tampa Water Department has continued to receive high marks for customer satisfaction according to J.D. Powers, a nationally-recognized consumer insight firm. The Water Department scored 746 out of 1,000, ranking well above average for a mid-size…
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Many people believe storm drains connect to sewer treatment systems -- but they don't. In fact, most of the runoff in the City discharges directly into the Hillsborough River or the bays without receiving any treatment to filter out pollutants…
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Saturday to Go is scheduled to take place every Saturday during the month of May The City of Tampa is teaming up with a group of local residents to shine a light on minority-owned businesses during the pandemic. The “Saturday to Go”…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and City Council Chair Guido Maniscalco WHAT: Facebook Live…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Lynda Remund, and Kevin Plummer.WHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Roger Germann, President and CEO of the Florida Aquarium.WHAT:…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Police Chief Brian Dugan.WHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Michael Francis, Music Director of the Florida Orchestra.WHAT:…
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Less than 2 weeks after announcing the One Tampa emergency COVID-19 relief fund, the City of Tampa has begun distributing direct payments for qualifying individuals in need.The One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together program was announced on April 14th…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and State Senator Janet Cruz.WHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Alex Engelman, Physician and transportation advocate.WHAT:…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Michelle Richards,Owner, Tampa Movement Lab to talk self care in times of COVID-19…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Alex Sanchez, President and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association…
Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Jessica Muroff for Today’s Facebook Live at 4:30 pm on COVID -19
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way SuncoastWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 and the services…
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As Muslims throughout the world begin the holy month of Ramadan, Mayor Castor and the City of Tampa would like to wish many blessings to all who observe and celebrate.For many in our community, Ramadan will be different this year due to COVID-19 and…
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On April 21st, the City of Tampa partnered with The Production Crew to light up Old City Hall tonight with important COVID-19 messages of safety, hope & unity.
The Production Crew will be projecting various images onto the north…
The Production Crew will be projecting various images onto the north…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Patsy Sanchez, USF Director of Diversity and InclusionWHAT:…
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Today, in celebration of Earth Day and her administration’s commitment to Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow through sustainability & resilience, Mayor Jane Castor will plant a tree at P.A.L. WHO: Mayor Castor and Members of…
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Tampa was named a 2019 Tree City USA® by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA designation is achieved by meeting four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care…
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Following the success of the first pilot public messaging campaign reminding people to practice social distancing in high-density public pedestrian right-of-ways, the City of Tampa is adding new artwork to City sidewalks and trails. The messages…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and St. Petersburg Mayor Rick KrisemanWHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Kelly Parris for Today’s Facebook Live at 4:30 pm on COVID-19 In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm. WHO:…
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In an effort to battle COVID-19, Tampa Parks and Recreation staff members are diligently sewing face masks and have produced approximately 600 masks to date. A team of 13 Recreation Division staff, as well as 2 senior volunteers from the Recreation…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Bay Chamber President & CEO Bob Rohrlack, President and CEO of the…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Judette Louis, MD, MPH, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Maggie Rogers, Executive Director of Catholic CharitiesWHAT:…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Eileen Rodriguez, Regional Director of the SBDC at USFWHAT:…
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Due to a recent increase in the number of COVID-19 coronavirus testing kits, Hillsborough County’s call center is continuing to schedule testing appointments for symptomatic individuals that meet the testing criteria.
Drive-thru testing will…
Drive-thru testing will…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Congresswoman Kathy CastorWHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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Starting at 9am on April 8, a portion of Madison Street between North Franklin Street and North Florida Avenue will close while a department contractor repairs a sewer mainline pipe. One northbound lane of North Florida Avenue will also be closed…
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Mayor Jane Castor is partnering with iHeartMedia to launch a bay-wide karaoke dance party to unite the community amid COVID-19.Every night at 6 pm, the public is invited to tune in to their favorite iHeart radio station and join Mayor Jane’s Karaoke…
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The City is Tampa is launching a pilot public messaging campaign reminding people to practice social distancing in high-density public pedestrian right-of-ways. The messages will reflect the stay calm, stay kind, and stay safe …
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In an effort to practice safe self-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, President and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay’s Thomas MantzWHAT:…
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In an effort to practice safe self-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 5:00 p.m. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Senior Vice President, USF Health Dean, USF Health Morsani College of Medicine…
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The City of Tampa has partnered with Catholic Charities and several community partners to help homeless individuals get off the streets during the COVID-19 pandemic. While City of Tampa residents are staying safely at home as much as…
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The City of Tampa is lighting up red, white, and blue as a beacon of hope and unity for our city, state, and nation in the face of COVID-19. Old City Hall and downtown Tampa bridges and fountains will be changing to red, white, and blue, starting…
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In an effort to practice safe self distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 p.m.WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 with Mayor Jane…
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In response to the Safe At Home Order issued by the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group and as we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, beginning Friday, March 27 at 10 pm, all City…
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