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The City of Tampa has selected former reporter, Lauren Rozyla, as the new Media Relations Manager.
Lauren Rozyla is a familiar face in the Tampa Bay community, having worked as a morning show reporter for ABC…
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Update: 8/16/2021 - Sandbag distribution has ended.
As Tropical Depression Fred approaches our region, the City of Tampa is making sandbags available to the public starting August 13th at 1 pm.
Sandbags will be…
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Tampa Launches New Permit Map, Allowing Residents to See Projects in Their Neighborhood
TAMPA, Fla (August 11, 2021) -- Ever wonder what’s in the works on that big construction site down the street…
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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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Please be advised that we are currently experiencing issues with the Esri mapping server. This will cause an issue for all City Esri users and all internal and external web mapping applications. A trouble ticket has been opened and we are actively…
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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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The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the new board members of the Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities. Under the auspices of the City of Tampa Mayor's Office, the group serves as an advisory and advocacy group to represent the…
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As a result of the impacts of Tropical Storm Elsa, City of Tampa solid waste services are being affected as follows:
McKay Bay Transfer Station and Scale House located at 114 S. 34th St., will be closing early, to…
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As Tropical Storm Elsa approaches our region, the City of Tampa is activating its Citizen Information Center Hotline to help residents get prepared.
Tampa's Emergency Hotline will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 6 to answer questions…
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In a continued effort to help residents prepare for potential flooding from Tropical Storm Elsa, the City of Tampa is extending free sandbag distribution to the public from 8 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 6 while supplies…
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The City of Tampa today took another step to empower Tampa's communities by launching its new interactive Capital Improvement Projects Viewer. This new citywide mapping application allows Tampa residents to stay informed about projects…
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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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Tampa Convention Center and our partners at Aramark are pleased to announce the opening of Datz Riverwalk Café. The Café is located on the Riverwalk in front of TCC, and its operating hours will be Tuesday through Sunday from 7:30am-11…
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In observance of Independence Day, City of Tampa Solid Waste Department's administrative offices will be closed on Monday, July 5, 2021. The collections team will work as follows:
Residential Customers will not receive collection…
Residential Customers will not receive collection…
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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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WHAT: Old City Hall, Curtis Hixon Park and downtown bridges will be lit in rainbow colors this week in honor of Pride Month.
WHEN: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will shine …
WHEN: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will shine …
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Resilient Tampa, a roadmap towards a stronger and more equitable future, created despite the COVID-19 pandemic, builds upon the city’s assets and strengths to address the most urgent shocks and stresses facing Tampa.
Mayor Jane Castor and the…
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The City of Tampa will shine a light on its diversity this weekend, as Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up in multi-colors to celebrate Tampa Pride.
WHAT: Old City Hall and downtown bridges will light up in…
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In an effort to make it more convenient for parents to get their eligible children vaccinated, the City of Tampa will be hosting COVID-19 vaccine pop-ups at several of its Parks and Recreation facilities this summer. Parents who have young teens…
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City of Tampa Utilities is warning residents about a phone scam where imposters are telling customers they will have their water service shut off if they do not pay their bill immediately. Several utility customers have received threatening phone…
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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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WHAT: The Florida Aquarium is providing complimentary tickets to individuals ages 12 and older who receive a vaccination from AdventHealth during the 'Ticket to Outside' campaign.
WHEN: May 19, 2021 from 11 a.m…
WHEN: May 19, 2021 from 11 a.m…
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In observance of Memorial Day, City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 31, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
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Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 31, 2021. The revised collection schedule is as follows:
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The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is pleased to announce the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department as a…
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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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The City of Tampa removed the two-hour max restriction for downtown on-street parking to improve the customer experience and make parking more convenient.
As part of the City of Tampa Parking Division's continuous effort to simplify its…
As part of the City of Tampa Parking Division's continuous effort to simplify its…
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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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The City of Tampa is joining hands with Tampa General Hospital and LifeLink of Florida to encourage residents to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors during National Donate Life Month which is observed in April each year. As part of this…
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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
WHERE:…
WHEN: April 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM
WHERE:…
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WHAT: Wrestlemania co-host and recently inducted WWE Hall of Famer, Titus O'Neil, will share behind-the-scenes content on the City of Tampa's official Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts.
WHEN: April 7,…
WHEN: April 7,…
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The city of Tampa continues to shine as a premiere events destination, supporting tourism recovery while keeping public safety at the forefront. On the heels of hosting a historic Super Bowl, Tampa is gearing up to welcome another major event this…
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In honor of National Poetry Month, the City of Tampa Wordsmith, Gianna Russo, is launching a city-wide community project through a poetry challenge. Russo is seeking poems about our fair city, Tampa, otherwise known as T-Town, the Big Guava,…
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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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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…
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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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Master Patrol Officer
Jesse Madsen Blue lights will light up the sky across Tampa in honor of Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Jesse Madsen. The 16.5-year Tampa Police Department veteran was killed after a wrong-way driver…
Jesse Madsen Blue lights will light up the sky across Tampa in honor of Master Patrol Officer (MPO) Jesse Madsen. The 16.5-year Tampa Police Department veteran was killed after a wrong-way driver…
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The Business Tax Division (BTD) operates as part of the City of Tampa’s Neighborhood and Community Affairs Department. BTD’s areas of responsibility comprise the issuance of tax receipts and collection of all business taxes under the authority…
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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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