Tampa Convention Center has announced that it has achieved Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning…
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With the 2020 presidential election day just over a month away, Mayor Jane Castor is urging the Tampa community to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day. The non-partisan holiday has been observed on the fourth Tuesday of…
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Lord Stanley's Cup won't be the only prize on the line this month in the NHL finals.Mayor Eric Johnson and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Monday announced they have made a friendly wager on the Dallas Stars-Tampa Bay Lightning series."We are extremely…
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On Monday, Sept. 21, Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Congresswoman Kathy Castor to discuss the $24 million BUILD Grant the City of Tampa received from the U.S. Department of Transportation. WHO: Tampa Mayor…
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Today, Tampa City Council approved the City of Tampa to purchase a privately-owned downtown lot in order to build additional affordable housing units. The City of Tampa is moving forward with the purchase of a .66-acre parcel at 1312 Tampa St,…
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In celebration of the City of Tampa’s fifth Crosswalks to Classrooms project at Broward Elementary School, on Friday, September 19th at 11 am, Mayor Jane Castor and Jacobs, a local engineering consulting firm, will distribute children’s…
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Starting at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, there will be lane closures on N Ashley Drive between E Kennedy Boulevard and E Tyler Street for shoulder and median work. Cones and barrels will in place for the duration of work to assist with…
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:00 pm today.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Erik Maltais, CEO of Immertec
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Erik Maltais, CEO of Immertec
WHAT: Facebook Live…
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Historic City Hall to be Illuminated in Red, White in Blue in Honor of the Medal of Honor Recipient Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Luis Viera and Judge E.J. Salcines will mark the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month by…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor will host Mayor of West Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic for a key presentation as the City of Tampa gifts West Santo Domingo a refuse collection vehicle.
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and…
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and…
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Starting Monday, September 14, the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department will reopen the following:Athletic fields: all organized field use is coordinated through our Athletics Office and can be reached by emailing TampaAthleticsOffice@tampagov…
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Mayor Castor Appoints Gianna Russo as Wordsmith TAMPA, FL (September 11, 2020) Mayor Jane Castor has appointed the City’s first Wordsmith, local writer and educator, Gianna Russo. As part of the Art on the Block program, an initiative by…
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed Friday, April 10, 2020 in observance of Spring Holiday / Good Friday.Visit City of Tampa Holidays for a complete list of observed holidays.
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2020 in observance of Memorial Day.Visit City of Tampa Holidays for a complete list of observed holidays.
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of Independence Day.Visit City of Tampa Holidays for a complete list of observed holidays.
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The City of Tampa offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in observance of Labor Day.Visit City of Tampa Holidays for a complete list of observed holidays.
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Tampa City Council Chairman Luis Viera has called for an Emergency Special Call meeting of Tampa City Council on March 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. to receive a briefing from Mayor Jane Castor’s Administration on the actions taken in response to the COVID-19…
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Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2020Time: 10 a.m.Location: Communications Media Technology (Virtual/Remote)The purpose of this Virtual Special Call Meeting is to discuss and resolve to resume…
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The City of Tampa’s Green Spine cycle track, which currently runs through Downtown Tampa, as part of Mayor Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow platform with a focus on Vision Zero, is being extended into West Tampa and Ybor City. Phase…
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This list reflects information provided to the Tampa Police Department and is subject to change without noticeThe city of Tampa has received information that peaceful protests will take place at following locations and times. 7:00 a.m.…
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The Tampa Water Department is extending the valve assessment phase of this project. The work will continue to temporarily affect traffic patterns along the following streets: Along Habana Avenue, starting at W. Hillsborough Avenue and moving…
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Tampa teens wanting to give back to their community and looking for glimpse into the workings of City Hall are invited to apply for seats on the Mayor’s Youth Corps. The Mayor’s Youth Corps is comprised of students in grades 9, 10, or 11…
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The City of Tampa has been awarded a $75k grant from The Florida Resilient Coastlines Program (FRCP) to study the impacts of sea level rise on our community and to identify key recommendations for resilience planning. The $75k state-funded grant…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management’s agreement with Waste Management Recycle America was approved by Tampa City Council on July 23, 2020. The one-year contract becomes effective on August 1,…
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Mayor Jane Castor announced details of the City’s plans to expand and redevelop Fair Oaks park in East Tampa using community input. Through a series of meetings, Tampa Parks & Rec has gathered recommendations from the community on ways to…
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In observance of Labor Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2020. Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Monday, September 7, 2020. The revised collection schedule is as…
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In observance of Spring Day/Good Friday, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Friday, April 10, 2020. Residential Customers will not receive collection service on Friday, April 10, 2020. The…
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Get creative with the written word and participate in Haiku from Home, a new project developed by local poet and educator, Gianna Russo, and launched by our Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Write a haiku about a distinct moment…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management supports and empathizes with the many City of Tampa businesses who have been affected by COVID-19, Coronavirus. During these challenging times, we have coordinated…
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On June 1, 2020, the City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management became the second City in the nation to own and operate its own waste to energy facility. Over the last 25 years, a private contractor managed the…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management has been notified to close the University of South Florida (USF) Recycling Drop-off Station located at 504 USF Sycamore Drive, Tampa, FL 33617. Although the facility is designed…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will celebrate becoming the second City in the nation to own and operate its own waste-to-energy (WTE) facility on July 22, 2020 at 9 am at 107 N 34th St., 33605. The city-owned…
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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 Brian Ford, Chief Operating Officer of the BucsWHAT:…
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The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution today supporting the restriction of single-use plastics and styrofoam on City properties. The City of Tampa’s Sustainability and Resilience Officer, Whit Remer, presented the…
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Mayor Jane Castor and TPD Chief Brian Dugan held a press conference today to share how the Tampa Police Department has taken action since Saturday to embrace findings from the Mayor’s Community Task Force on Policing, and outline next steps to…
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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, Jena Hudson, Paige Greenlee, and Tom DiFioreWHAT: Facebook…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor Teamed Up With USF, UT, and HCC to Spread Message of Safety.
https://youtu.be/qvPNOToQtf8 Find script here:Hello students, this is ____________! As we welcome you to campus for another…
https://youtu.be/qvPNOToQtf8 Find script here:Hello students, this is ____________! As we welcome you to campus for another…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan will hold a virtual press conference following the unveiling of the findings on Community Task Force on Policing. The community policing workshop sessions generated thoughts and concerns that…
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Mayor Castor established the Mayor’s Community Task Force on Policing to offer a platform where local leaders, activists, and subject-matter experts could have important conversations related to police reform and racial justice. The group, led by…
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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. We will also be lighting up Old City Hall purple and gold in celebration WHO: Mayor Jane Castor,…
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On Friday, August 21st from 9 am to noon, a new Crosswalks to Classrooms project will be painted at Broward Elementary School (weather permitting). Artist Jay Giroux of READ will paint a crosswalk mural featuring designs from popular…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will donate a rear loader refuse truck to the City of West Santo Domingo, in the Dominican Republic. West Santo Domingo is experiencing an economic and health crisis…
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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 Marilyn Stephens, Assistant Regional Census Manager for Census 2020 …
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Today at 10:00 a.m., Mayor Jane Castor will join the U.S. Conference of Mayors to unveil police reform and racial justice report as part of a multi-month working group. Who: Mayor Jane Castor and USCM working groupWhat:…
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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 Brian LaMarre, Meteorologist In Charge of the National Weather…
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As many business owners continue to face unexpected challenges due to COVID-19, the City of Tampa is expanding Phase III of the One Tampa Business Relief program to help lift up local businesses in need. The application portal for the expanded…
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Who: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Luis Viera and Tampa Bay area veterans What: National Purple Heart Day flag raising ceremony to honor the sacrifices of the men and…
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On Thursday, August 6th at 9:00 AM, Mayor Jane Castor will deliver the City of Tampa’s fiscal year 2021 budget.WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa administration
WHAT: Fiscal year 2021 budget presentation
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WHAT: Fiscal year 2021 budget presentation
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 3:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Steve Griggs of the Tampa Bay LightningWHAT: Facebook Live…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its water disinfection process for City of Tampa customers to chlorine between August 7 and August 28, 2020. During this period, the department will use chlorine instead of chloramine to disinfect…
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