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UPDATED for 7:00 PM: Mayor Jane Castor will Host Facebook Live on Updates on COVID-19

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Mayor Jane Castor will share updates regarding limitations of large gathering places like bars and restaurants via Facebook Live.The City of Tampa continues to work closely with local hospitals, the Florida Department of Health, and other experts to…

Uber Eats announces efforts to support Tampa restaurant industry amid COVID-19 concerns

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Uber Eats today announced efforts to support independent restaurant owners and operators as the hospitality industry faces unprecedented challenges amidst the COVID-19 state of emergency.  “We know the coming weeks will be challenging ones…

City of Tampa Housing & Community Development Division Host Community Resource Fair

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The City of Tampa is proud to host its 3rd Community Resource Fair.  The Community Resource Fair will bring together a large array of resources in one place to help citizens learn how to rent or buy a home, receive healthcare screenings, register…

Tampa Solid Waste Department Launches “3 Chances” Program Tackling Curbside Recycling Contamination to Protect the Recycling Program

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***POSTPONED****As part of Mayor Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow focus on Sustainability & Resilience, the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is launching a campaign focused on eliminating contamination,…

Mayor's River O'Green Fest - Dye Test

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City of Tampa Teams Up with USF for eScooter Public Opinion Survey

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The City of Tampa is partnering with the University of South Florida for a public opinion survey on the eScooter pilot program.Dr. Yu Zhang, an Associate Professor at USF and the Director of Smart Urban Mobility Lab is leading the survey with the…

WMBE/SLBE Open House Event for David L. Tippin High Service Pump Station Design Build Project

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The City of Tampa, along with the Design Build contractor, Jacobs Engineering, will host a WMBE/SLBE Open House event at the Cyrus Greene Community Center. Interested and qualified Minority, Woman-Owned Vendors and Subcontractors, as well as…

Celebrate Florida Bike Month with Mayor Castor by participating in the Tampa Bay Bike Challenge.

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The Tampa Bay Bike Challenge is a fun, free, competition to see which workplace can encourage the most people to ride a bike to work during the month of March.Everyone knows I love a good challenge, that’s why I am so excited to challenge the entire…

City of Tampa and Hillsborough County will Update Community on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Preparations

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Today, February 27th,  City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, alongside Hillsborough County Commissioner Chair Les Miller will host a press conference to update residents on preparations the community is making on the coronavirus.  WHO: City of…

City of Tampa’s Director of Transportation to Provide Update

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WHO: Vik Bhide, Director of TransportationWHAT: Update on CSX Track ClosuresWHERE: 306 E. Jackson, in lobbyWHEN: This afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

Mayor Castor will unveil her second Crosswalks to Classrooms Artistic Painted Crosswalk

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As a part of her commitment to Vision Zero and her Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow transportation recommendations, Mayor Castor will be unveiling her second Crosswalks to Classrooms artistic painted crosswalk.


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Tampa’s economic development chief to give first public comments since taking office

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For the first time since taking office, Tampa’s new economic development leader will talk publicly about the city’s exciting future. Carole Post will speak Tuesday to a sold-out crowd at Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Downtown Briefing Series at the…

City of Tampa’s City Attorney’s Office Rounds Out Staff with Key Hires

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Over the past 4 months, the Office of the City Attorney has added four private-sector attorneys to the City Legal Department.  These attorneys bring vast experience in the area of land use and local government and will be a tremendous asset to the…

CITY OF TAMPA BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE HOSTS 32nd ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM & CELEBRATION

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WHO: Mayor Castor’s Black History Committee, Ersula Odom (Keynote), Founder of Sula Too Publishing
WHAT: Black History Month Program and Celebration

WHERE: Tampa Convention Center;…

Mayor Castor Will Unveil New Initiative at the Synapse Summit

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Mayor Jane Castor will unveil a new initiative tomorrow at the Synapse Summit geared towards Tampa’s innovative community.The Synapse Summit is a 2-day networking event celebrating innovation in Florida. Bringing together leaders from across the…

Mayor Castor to Host Press Conference on Key Staff Appointments

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Today, as part of her mission to Transform Tampa’s Tomorrow Mayor Jane Castor will host a press conference announcing key staff appointments to the City of Tampa team. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and StaffWHAT: Press…