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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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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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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Mayor Castor receiving her first vaccineWHEN:
March 19, 2021 at approximately 5:15 p.m.
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Tampa Greyhound Track, 755 East Waters Avenue
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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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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 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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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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DATE/TIME: February 8, 2021 @ 11:00 AM
LOCATION: TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER ROUNDABOUT
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Mayor Jane Castor and City of Tampa leadership will provide a…
LOCATION: TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER ROUNDABOUT
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Mayor Jane Castor and City of Tampa leadership will provide a…
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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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Yesterday, Mayor Jane Castor welcomed Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas to Tampa today with a fun welcome ceremony at Tampa International Airport.
Super Bowl LV ambassadors and Mayor Jane Castor gave a warm welcome to Kansas City fans as they arrived…
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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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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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In November of 2020, the City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management was awarded a “Think Green” grant, valued at $2,500, to amplify its recycling education campaign efforts. The grant, funded by Waste Management,…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman, Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard and regional leaders to join together for a regional Super Bowl press conference.
WHO: Tampa Bay Regional Leaders
WHAT: Super…
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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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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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The City of Tampa continues to showcase its commitment to the highest standard of financial reporting. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the City of Tampa the Certificate of Achievement…
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The City of Tampa will begin pursuing suspension/revocation of alcoholic beverage permits for businesses that are repeat offenders (2 or more citations) of the City and County COVID-19 Emergency Orders that impose requirements on businesses with…
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On Wednesday, January 6th at 1:00 p.m., Mayor Jane Castor will present longtime Former Tax Collector, Doug Belden, with a proclamation on his retirement.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Former-Tax Collector Doug Belden
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Residents are encouraged to celebrate the new year responsibly and continue COVID-19 safety best practices
As New Year’s Eve approaches, Mayor Jane Castor shares a few words of wisdom with residents, optimistic for a safe, healthy…
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On Wednesday, 23rd, from 9 am to noon, two new Crosswalks to Classrooms murals will be painted at Shaw and Lanier Elementary Schools. Artist Jay Giroux of the READ Movement will paint crosswalk murals featuring designs from popular elementary…
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The City of Tampa will celebrate first-time homebuyer Tamara Virgil, the first recipient of the Housing Department’s new “Welcome Home Tampa” gift basket program. The welcome baskets are given to residents who utilize one of the City of Tampa’s…
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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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For the second year in a row, onbikes will joined the City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor for Caroling with Castor, an event where a team of elves, Mayor Jane Castor and community partners make surprise deliveries of brand new bikes to deserving…
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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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🎅 Santa Claus has checked his list twice and the students of DeSoto Elementary are on the nice list! Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Orlando Gudes and the Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Committee will host its annual holiday social event at DeSoto…
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For the second year in a row, onbikes will join the City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor for Caroling with Castor, an event where a team of elves, Mayor Jane Castor and community partners make surprise deliveries of brand new bikes to deserving kids…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management along with Mayor Jane Castor will be sharing Holiday greetings at St. Joseph’s Hospital with the help of decorated garbage trucks, Santa, and Department staff. Tampa’…
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As the state of Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths, the City of Tampa will ring the bell of Old City Hall 20 times at sundown today (around 5:37 p.m.), December 16th and will light up the City of Tampa blue in support of frontline workers and to remind…
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As the state of Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths, the City of Tampa will ring the bell of Old City Hall 20 times at sundown on Wednesday (around 5:37 p.m.), December 16th and will light up the City of Tampa blue in support of frontline workers and to…
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With the holiday season upon us, the City of Tampa has launched a series of new initiatives throughout the month to emphasize COVID-19 safety. The latest is an offshoot of the #HappyATHomeTPA campaign, which the City created in March at the start of…
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