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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 Auld of the Tampa Bay RaysWHAT: Facebook Live Update on the…
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To celebrate an exciting Stanley Cup matchup, Mayor Jane Castor is sending a gift basket full of Tampa treasures to City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. At the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, Mayor Castor and Mayor Johnson made a bet that whichever…
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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, Victor Hedman, and Alex KillornWHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month, the City of Tampa will be increasing public outreach efforts this October to raise awareness about the importance of pedestrian safety, share tips, and challenge the community to be a part of the City’s Vision…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Neighborhood and Community Affairs Administrator Ocea Wynn, selected Sherisha Hills to serve as the interim director of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department. Hills is a current City employee who worked for several years as a…
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On Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, from 9 am to noon, two new Crosswalks to Classrooms murals will be painted at Edison and Dale Mabry Elementary Schools (weather permitting). Artist Jay Giroux of the READ Movement will paint crosswalk…
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Tomorrow, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Councilman Charlie Miranda and the Rays mascot Raymond as they “Rays” the Rays flag over Old City Hall and drop a Rays banner on the Tampa municipal office building as they…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are saluting Gold Star mothers and families by flying the Gold Star Service Flag and lighting Old City Hall purple and gold. Gold Star Mother's and Family’s Day is recognized on the last Sunday in September to…
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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 September…
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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 Jane CastorU.S. Rep…
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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, for $…
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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 books to the…
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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
WHAT: Facebook…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Erik Maltais, CEO of Immertec
WHAT: Facebook…
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PRESS CONFERENCE TO HONOR LT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ DURING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH ON 9/15 AT NOON
Historic City Hall to be Illuminated in Red, White in Blue in Honor of the Medal of Honor Recipient Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Luis…
Historic City Hall to be Illuminated in Red, White in Blue in Honor of the Medal of Honor Recipient Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Luis…
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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 honoring…
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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 West…
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and West…
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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, thanks to our federal partners, was awarded $24,000,000 in federal funding from the US Department of Transportation as part of their Better Utilizing Investment to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant to extend the West side of the…
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The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is now offering a new Tree Trimming Grant Program to help residential property owners and tenants improve the safety of their homes and property. The purpose of the program is to assist residents in…
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In response to Mayor Jane Castor’s Mayoral Order #1 issued pursuant to City of Tampa Executive Order 2020-02 and as we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, beginning at sunset today, all City of Tampa beaches will be closed, until…
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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 who live in…
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The City of Tampa is currently working with local engineering consulting firms MC Squared and International Cybernetics to inventory and assess the conditions of the 1,500 miles of City-owned and maintained roadways. The City has opted to use an…
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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 2 of the…
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As a part of the City’s #HappyAtHomeTPA campaign, Tampa Parks and Recreation is launching a series of online family-friendly videos, activities, and resources to keep Tampa residents occupied and entertained as they practice social distancing. “We…
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In observance of Independence Day, City of Tampa Solid Waste Department’s administrative offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020. The collections team will work as follows: Residential Customers will receive their regular collection…
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As we step into the holiday weekend, Mayor Jane Castor has partnered with local religious leaders on a PSA, reminding Tampa’s faith community that we’re “We’re all in This Together” when it comes to stopping the spread of COVID-19. The PSA features…
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Mayor Jane Castor will hold a press conference with representatives from Tampa General Hospital, BayCare, and AdventHealth to discuss COVID-19 readiness.Each organization will share important information for patients and healthcare providers, and…
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The City of Tampa is leveraging social media platforms to unite residents (virtually) and keep the community informed amid COVID-19. The City of Tampa has over 300,000 followers on social media and has achieved nearly 8 million impressions on posts…
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With classrooms at the University of Tampa empty due to COVID-19, Assistant Professor of Art, Graphic Design, Christina Singer, challenged her students to use their digital design skills to create PSA’s for the Tampa community. “In the same way that…
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30 years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed, securing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. Today, the City of Tampa remains fully committed to providing equitable access to the City’s programs and…
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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to evolve, the City of Tampa is working closely with local, state, and federal agencies to prevent the spread of respiratory disease throughout the community.Today, the City of Tampa launched a…
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As Easter Sunday approaches, Mayor Jane Castor delivers a message of hope and selflessness to Tampa’s Christian community amid COVID-19. In a video PSA, Mayor Castor wishes a happy Easter to all who celebrate and reminds the local church community…
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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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As we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, we must continue to take reasonable measures for the safety and security of our citizens. Mayor Jane Castor is encouraging everyone to check on family, friends, and neighbors who…
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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-…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department is extending the Summer Kickoff Camp to run through June 19. The safety of all participants continues to be the highest priority and want to take a cautious approach when it comes to increasing our…
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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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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, 2020, and…
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The City of Tampa has launched a face covering fashion competition, encouraging residents to embrace face coverings as an essential, yet fashionable addition to any wardrobe. Whether decorated at home or purchased from a local business, custom face…
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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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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow commitment to sustainability & resilience, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will celebrate becoming the second City in the nation to own and…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness, The City of Tampa is conducting a survey to better serve residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. The City of Tampa offers the Alert Tampa service to city residents who wish to…
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Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Tampa has postponed the 2020 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. This decision was made after a meeting with the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, which met earlier…
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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 during these…
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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: Facebook…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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