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Mayor Jane Castor, along with Daniel Noah from the National Weather Service, Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor and Brad Baird will discuss the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and how residents can prepare to…
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In addition to taxpayer savings, the greater principal will also allow the City to move forward on important projects for Tampa’s development and economic prosperity, including the new City Center at Hanna Ave.
Strong governance...Very strong…
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The City of Tampa is closing down its three planned sandbag distribution sites for Sunday, June 5.
Total Sandbags Distributed (since opening on Friday, June 3)
Himes Avenue Complex– 50
MacFarlane Park - 130
Al Barnes Park –…
Himes Avenue Complex– 50
MacFarlane Park - 130
Al Barnes Park –…
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In an effort to improve efficiency in the permitting process, Development and Growth Management's Construction Services will be hosting a specialized course for those interested in becoming certified private arborists.
Upon completion, the…
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MEDIA AVAILABILITY TODAY 11:30 A.M.
WHO: John Antapasis, TFR Emergency Coordinator
WHAT: Interview available on the coordination of our Emergency Response Crews in preparing for a weather event and the importance of ensuring you are prepared…
WHAT: Interview available on the coordination of our Emergency Response Crews in preparing for a weather event and the importance of ensuring you are prepared…
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WHO: City of Tampa Workforce Development team and community partners
DATE: June 7, 2022
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 3 (15 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602)
Signing Day Returns,…
DATE: June 7, 2022
TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 3 (15 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602)
Signing Day Returns,…
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TAMPA POLICE CHIEF TO DELIVER PROCLAMATION
HONORING THOSE AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE WHO: Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, State Attorney Andrew Warren, Gail Powell-Cope, Florida Moms Demand Action, Miguel Ynoa, Florida Students Demand…
HONORING THOSE AFFECTED BY GUN VIOLENCE WHO: Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor, State Attorney Andrew Warren, Gail Powell-Cope, Florida Moms Demand Action, Miguel Ynoa, Florida Students Demand…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Charles Lockwood, Senior Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine, invite the public to tune in to a Facebook Live discussion on the latest on rising COVID-19 case numbers in Hillsborough…
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Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media members are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor, Equality Florida, and the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber for an LGBT flag-raising ceremony to celebrate and recognize the importance of Pride Month in our…
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Tampa City Council Chairman Joseph Citro and the Columbia Restaurant Group will be joined by City Staff to reveal the enhanced crosswalk / Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) near Casa Santo Stefano in Historic Ybor City.
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The SIX Pilot Project just concluded at Tippin Water Treatment Facility in Tampa and will be implemented on a large scale by 2027.
The Tampa Water Department has just completed an innovative pilot project that when constructed on a full scale…
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WHO: City of Tampa Community Engagement and Partnerships Department, Housing and Community Development Division, Office of Human Rights, and more
WHAT: The City of Tampa will host a “pop-up”…
WHAT: The City of Tampa will host a “pop-up”…
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City of Tampa Parks & Recreation and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation Badges for Baseball Program
Host Multi-Sport Community Clinic
WHAT: Tampa Parks & Recreation Multi-Sport Clinic
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in…
WHAT: Tampa Parks & Recreation Multi-Sport Clinic
The Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation (CRSF), in…
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Recently, over a period of three (3) days, a department contractor removed 108 cubic yards of grease and non-flushable wipes from the wet well at Sulphur Springs Pump Station located at 7902 North 13th Street. Grease and non-flushable wipes…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation To Honor Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano Rey with a Bench Dedication
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, May 23, 2022) -- On Tuesday, May 24, Tampa Parks & Recreation will honor the life and service of Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano by…
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, May 23, 2022) -- On Tuesday, May 24, Tampa Parks & Recreation will honor the life and service of Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano by…
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KIDS TO PARKS DAY
Saturday, May 21, 2022: A National Celebration of Parks
Anderson Park at Kate Jackson (10am-2pm)
821 South Rome Ave.
Al Barnes Park (12pm-5pm)
2902 N. 32nd St.
This Saturday, Tampa Parks…
821 South Rome Ave.
Al Barnes Park (12pm-5pm)
2902 N. 32nd St.
This Saturday, Tampa Parks…
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Emancipation Day is especially meaningful to Ocea Wynn as her great grandfather, Henry Clary Thomas, a formerly enslaved person from Georgia, proudly marched alongside General William Tecumseh Sherman.
TAMPA, Fla. (Friday, May 20, 2022) -- Today,…
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Mayor Jane Castor today hailed the “extraordinarily strong” state of the city in a speech that celebrated Tampa’s resiliency and summoned residents to work together to tackle challenges and enhance the quality of life of future generations.
"For…
"For…
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Councilwoman Lynn Hurtak with OSHNA and community leaders with one of the newest Little Free Libraries in Alan Wright Park.
New Little Free Libraries Installed in Five City of Tampa Parks in Old Seminole Heights There…
New Little Free Libraries Installed in Five City of Tampa Parks in Old Seminole Heights There…
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U.S. Special Operations Command will host a capabilities demonstration on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. A rehearsal took place earlier this afternoon.
The simulation is…
The simulation is…
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U.S. Special Operations Command will host a capabilities demonstration on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. A rehearsal will take place on Tuesday May 17, 2022.
The simulation is part of the…
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WHO: The community and student volunteers, artist Jay Giroux
WHERE: Near Robinson High School.
MEDIA: Meet at the crosswalk on Mango Avenue at 9:00 a.m.
WHEN: Saturday…
WHERE: Near Robinson High School.
MEDIA: Meet at the crosswalk on Mango Avenue at 9:00 a.m.
WHEN: Saturday…
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Honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with an expanded celebration
DATE: Saturday, May 14th
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Water Works…
DATE: Saturday, May 14th
TIME: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Water Works…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa Black History Committee awarded 18 high school students with scholarship money at their Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tampa River Center at Julian B. Lane Park…
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Minority Business Roundtable's Expo
Presented by Renew Construction Services & CDC of Tampa
When: May 12, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Who: Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr.
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Presented by Renew Construction Services & CDC of Tampa
When: May 12, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Who: Lesley "Les" Miller, Jr.
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City of Tampa Shines Blue for National Police Week
When: May 11-May 16
Time: Sunset
Where: Old City Hall, Tampa Riverwalk & Downtown Bridges The City of Tampa, including Old City Hall…
Time: Sunset
Where: Old City Hall, Tampa Riverwalk & Downtown Bridges The City of Tampa, including Old City Hall…
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MAYOR’S HISPANIC ADVISORY COUNCIL LATINOS UNIDOS LUNCHEON TO FEATURE HIGH-TECH ENTREPRENEUR
Latinos Unidos Scholarship Luncheon
EVENT DATE: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
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EVENT DATE: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
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Tampa General Hospital Partners with City of Tampa to Launch Landmark Wellness Initiative
WHAT: Introduction of TampaWell Activated by Tampa General Hospital – a multi-year, health-forward initiative that aims to make Tampa…
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American Legion Dale Mabry Post 139 will present certificates of appreciation to McKay Bay Waste to Energy employees for their assistance in the flag burning project of unserviceable flags.
More than 1,000 unserviceable U.S. Flags were…
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Honors to Mothers of the World now on display at her new location, the Children's Board of Hillsborough County.
Now at Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022 (TODAY)
Time:…
Now at Children's Board of Hillsborough County
Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022 (TODAY)
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City of Tampa employees are joining hands with Davis Islands Garden Club members to plant a Silver Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus var. sericeus) in celebration of Arbor Day. The Garden Club ceremony highlights Davis Islands' tree canopy and the City…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation Implements a Discounted Military Rec Card
Just in time for Military Appreciation Month, Tampa Parks & Recreation has announced that as of May 1, they have officially extended a Military discount for all…
Just in time for Military Appreciation Month, Tampa Parks & Recreation has announced that as of May 1, they have officially extended a Military discount for all…
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 24 through April 30
As part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, Mayor Jane Castor and the Tampa Police Department today provided an update on SAFE, a voluntary crime prevention…
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DAVIS ISLANDS GARDEN CLUB AND CITY OF TAMPA TO CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY 2022
Who: Sondra Heiken, Davis Islands Garden Club President, Garden Club Tree Chair Kathryn VanSpanckeren, Brian Knox, City of Tampa Senior Forester Examiner,…
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Who: Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa Bay Lightning representatives, Thunder Bug, and Blue Crew Street team
What: Go Bolts Banner Drop
When: Friday, April 29 at 1:30 PM
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What: Go Bolts Banner Drop
When: Friday, April 29 at 1:30 PM
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City of Tampa hosts traveling nationwide exhibition “Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization”
The City of Tampa and Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. (“HSS”) invites the public to enjoy “Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization,” a…
The City of Tampa and Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, Inc. (“HSS”) invites the public to enjoy “Darshana: A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization,” a…
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The City of Tampa Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council has selected Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano, lifelong champion of educational access for disadvantaged and minority students, as the 9th recipient of its Matilda Martínez Garcia Leadership Award.…
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Latinos Unidos Scholarship Luncheon
EVENT DATE: Wednesday, May 11, 2022
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Armature Works (1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602) Mayor Jane Castor…
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Armature Works (1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602) Mayor Jane Castor…
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Statement on Silver Oaks Apartments
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor released the following statement related to news reports regarding unacceptable conditions at Silver Oaks Apartments in Tampa:
“The living conditions at Silver Oaks…
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Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management drivers will compete in the 2022 SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) ROAD-E-O on April 22-23 in Fort Myers, FL.
Four City of Tampa Solid Waste Drivers will…
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TAMPA FIRE RESCUE RECOGNIZES YOUNG HERO WITH FIRE CHIEF'S COMMENDATION
after alerting family to dangerous house fire WHO: Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Addison Davis, Jonathan…
after alerting family to dangerous house fire WHO: Tampa Fire Rescue Chief Barbara Tripp, Hillsborough County Public Schools Superintendent Addison Davis, Jonathan…
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Castor’s Classroom Companions Sending Seniors into Local School
Serving as Tutors and Mentors Teachers and students at a local school are receiving an extra pair of helpful hands in the classroom thanks to a partnership between the City…
Serving as Tutors and Mentors Teachers and students at a local school are receiving an extra pair of helpful hands in the classroom thanks to a partnership between the City…
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City of Tampa Partners with Seniors in Service to Launch New Mentoring Initiative
Castor’s Classroom Companions incentivizes volunteers, boosts student achievement WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor and Seniors in Service CEO Robin Ingles are…
Castor’s Classroom Companions incentivizes volunteers, boosts student achievement WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor and Seniors in Service CEO Robin Ingles are…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will celebrate the student winners of 2022 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest in an outdoor ceremony on Wednesday, April 20 in honor of Earth Month…
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Mayor Castor Announces Members of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Team
as part of her Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow Effort The City of Tampa, under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, has teamed up with Hillsborough…
as part of her Transforming Tampa's Tomorrow Effort The City of Tampa, under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, has teamed up with Hillsborough…
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Late Thursday evening, crews completed repair of a South Tampa pipeline that was hit by a third party doing work for someone other than the City of Tampa. It caused a large water main break that closed down portions of Himes Avenue and Gandy Blvd.…
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WHAT: Wellswood Community Garden – Youth Spring Planting Day
WHO: Community members, Tampa Parks & Rec, City of Tampa Solid Waste
DATE: Thursday, April 14
TIME:…
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Guest speakers Fred Hearns and Patricia Newton
MEDIA AVAILABILITY
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by past and present employees of the Office of Human Rights, Human Rights Board members…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by past and present employees of the Office of Human Rights, Human Rights Board members…
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The Tampa Police Department is one of several law enforcement agencies in the Tampa Bay Area joining a statewide campaign to keep pedestrians, motorists, and bicyclists safe. The goal is to reduce the number of serious injury and fatality traffic…
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Tampa is receiving a Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to install solar.
This designation recognizes Tampa for taking bold steps to encourage solar…
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