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Tampa residents are invited to a virtual Tampa Town Hall series to learn about ongoing initiatives and proposed projects in their neighborhoods.
The series of virtual meetings will take place in each…
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Today Mayor Jane Castor presented a budget for Fiscal Year 2022 focused on the theme of Strengthening Tampa's Foundation and utilizing new technology to help Tampa residents more easily see how their money is being spent on city services.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor today released video of a sobering conversation with Dr. Jason Wilson, a Tampa General emergency room doctor, hoping to encourage more people to get vaccinated amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Wilson said COVID…
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Fire Chief Barbara Tripp will be sworn in as the department's 22nd Commander on June 25.
WHAT: City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles administers the Oath of Office
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.…
WHAT: City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles administers the Oath of Office
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.…
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The City is raising a flag and lighting Old City Hall and downtown bridges in celebration of Juneteenth
Dozens plan to gather at Tampa's Old City Hall to witness a historic flag raising on June 18. Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Orlando…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a friendly wager today over the outcome of the NHL Stanley Cup Semi-Finals series between the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Lightning are set…
The Lightning are set…
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Since taking office in 2019, Mayor Jane Castor has guided the City of Tampa through a pandemic, a historic Super Bowl hosting experience—and victory, in addition to countless milestones on the path to Transforming Tampa…
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In celebration of National Bike-to-Work Day and National Bike Month, you are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for a bike ride and rally on Friday, May 21. Hosted by the Tampa Downtown Partnership, this Bike-to-Work event will have eight group rides…
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The City of Tampa is sporting its best GO BOLTS spirit to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up blue to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs. "Go…
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up blue to cheer on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the playoffs. "Go…
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The Tampa Police Department will hold its annual Memorial Ceremony on May 11.
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Blue lights will illuminate Old City Hall, Curtis Hixon Park…
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"The best decisions are made by local authorities who are closest to the unique health and welfare needs of our communities. We will continue to follow CDC guidelines and encourage all of our residents to get vaccinated so that we can safely return…
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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-
person, one-on-one assistance…
WHAT: City of Tampa Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Purchasing staff will provide in-
person, one-on-one assistance…
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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…
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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 on…
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 on…
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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" Colina
Tampa 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-…
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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…
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Mayor Castor receiving her first vaccine
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March 19, 2021 at approximately 5:15 p.m.
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Tampa…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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
*MEDIA AVAILABILITY*
Mayor Jane Castor and City of Tampa leadership will provide a post-…
LOCATION: TAMPA CONVENTION CENTER ROUNDABOUT
*MEDIA AVAILABILITY*
Mayor Jane Castor and City of Tampa leadership will provide a post-…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
WHAT: Presentation…
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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…
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