Three Tampa natives, who have been friends since high school, are answering Mayor Jane Castor's call for local developers to help address the city's affordable housing crisis.
With the demand for affordable housing options at an all time…
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Boom by the Bay, Powered by TECO, will return on Saturday, July 1, with a Hard Rock takeover at Julian B Lane Riverfront Park.
This year's celebration will feature fireworks, live entertainment, food trucks, and tons of other new activations.…
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The City of Tampa is excited to welcome Javier Marin as its new Director of Economic Opportunity.
Serving within the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio, led by Administrator Nicole Travis, the Director of Economic…
Serving within the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio, led by Administrator Nicole Travis, the Director of Economic…
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City of Tampa Kids Take Part in World's Largest Swim Lesson
Today, thousands of children around the globe are participating in the 14th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) to help beat the single leading cause of unintended death of…
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This Thursday, thousands of children around the globe are participating in the 14th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) to help beat the single leading cause of unintended death of children ages 1-4.
A global event, The World's…
A global event, The World's…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are proud to announce the release of Tampa’s first Climate Action & Equity Plan (CAEP).
Developing a clean energy and resilient infrastructure plan was a commitment Mayor Castor made in her first term and…
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After a two-year collaboration with scientists, community members, energy modelers, and city staff, the City of Tampa is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of Tampa's first Climate Action & Equity Plan.
The plan outlines…
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In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, June 19, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, June 19, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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The City of Tampa is proud to team up with the HCC Foundation and other community partners for the 3rd annual Signing Day event. This interactive job fair and career pathways event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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Community members are invited to attend the City of Tampa’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Festival on Friday, June 16, 2023.
The event will take place outside Old City Hall, located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, from 11:00 a.m…
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The City of Tampa is proud to team up with the HCC Foundation and other community partners for the 3rd annual Signing Day event. This interactive job fair and career pathways event will take place on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00…
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The Tampa Water Department will temporarily change its disinfection process from Monday, June 12 through Monday, July 3, 2023, as part of its routine maintenance to preserve drinking water quality. Customers may experience a change in their drinking…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor invite the public to view a new art exhibit, Shine A Light Youth Art Contest, produced by the Tampa Jewish Community Centers & Federation.
This exhibit, on display now in the lobby of the…
This exhibit, on display now in the lobby of the…
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Tampa Convention Center is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist in the Stella Awards based on the number of public votes it received. The Tampa Convention Center is under consideration for the Best Convention Center in the…
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The City of Tampa’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) board on Thursday approved a revised budget that makes a major commitment to increasing access to affordable housing.
The revised budget allocates more than $20.2 million in new increment…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Interim Chief Lee Bercaw
WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.…
WHAT: Mayor Castor and Interim Chief Bercaw will hold a press conference to discuss the future of the Tampa Police Department.…
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WHAT: Tampa's Parks & Recreation is officially breaking ground on newly renovated youth football fields in the Port Tampa neighborhood. CANDO Sports and the City of Tampa have been granted $100,000 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Alan Clendenin, and other city officials.
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an …
WHAT: Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media outlets are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor for an …
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Unveiling of Ybor City Road Safety Project
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor; Kim Headland, V.M. Ybor Neighborhood Association President; Alex Henry, Vision Zero Team Lead; City of Tampa Mobility Team…
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This Memorial Day, the City of Tampa will celebrate the grand opening of the Vila Brothers Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military…
The Vila Brothers Park honors seven brothers who served in various branches of the military…
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In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tampa offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023.
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 29, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
Residential customers will not receive collection service on Monday, May 29, 2023. The revised collection schedule is as follows:…
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The City of Tampa, the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County and community partners urge residents to keep kids safe around water.
Accidental child drowning is a tragedy that parents and caregivers think won’t happen to their family, but sadly…
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Tomorrow, Tampa Parks & Recreation will celebrate the 13th annual Kids to Parks Day. This event is a day of outdoor exploration at local, state, and national parks and public lands across the country.
Millions of Americans…
Millions of Americans…
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In honor of May being National Bike Month, a biking safety initiative geared at protecting students will be unveiled at Roosevelt Elementary School, 3205 S Ferdinand Ave, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 3 p.m.
The non-profit…
The non-profit…
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WHAT: Today is the City of Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival, honoring Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month. The festival will showcase beautiful cultural performances from various…
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The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area's (ETCRA) Public Safety Subcommittee has announced its plans to install a crosswalk art mural at the intersection of 34th Street and Cayuga Street. The East Tampa CRA and City of Tampa…
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WHAT: Mayor Jane Castor will help distribute Mother's Day flower orders from Moates Florist, a small business temporarily affected by infrastructure improvements underway under the Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding…
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WHO: Community volunteers coming together to create art for the City of Tampa
WHAT: Local senior citizens are creating community artwork that will soon be on display at the new Tampa City Center under construction on Hanna Ave.
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WHAT: Local senior citizens are creating community artwork that will soon be on display at the new Tampa City Center under construction on Hanna Ave.
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In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway tomorrow, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents.
Tampa residents will…
Tampa residents will…
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Tampa Fire Rescue is proud to host the Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 6 from 12 - 4 p.m. at the Barksdale Senior Center, located at 1801 N. Lincoln Ave., Tampa 33607.
At this free event, residents can…
At this free event, residents can…
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The Tampa Convention Center is expecting increased traffic volume in downtown Tampa during the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week happening May 8-11.
There will also be limited parking availability in the area during this time, including…
There will also be limited parking availability in the area during this time, including…
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Named one of the most “beautiful cinemas” in the world, the Tampa Theatre is receiving much-needed repair and restoration improvements to protect and fully preserve the iconic landmark. Phase I of the restoration efforts started in…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the Tampa City Council will be sworn into office today at 9 a.m. at Armature Works in Tampa.
The ceremony will mark the beginning of Mayor Castor's second term and the start of a new council term.
This…
The ceremony will mark the beginning of Mayor Castor's second term and the start of a new council term.
This…
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As part of Tampa’s ambitious drive to strengthen Tampa’s resiliency and upgrade critical infrastructure, the city’s Wastewater Department is overhauling several pumping stations, its collection system of sewer mainlines and pipes, and beginning…
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After Mayor Jane Castor and seven City Council members were sworn in for new, four-year terms today, the mayor touted Tampa's key ingredients for success: Unity, collaboration, and far-sighted thinking.
"The next four years will be about…
"The next four years will be about…
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City of Tampa Mobility Department To Host Live eBike Voucher Lottery
WHAT: The City of Tampa Mobility Department will host a live drawing of the first 20 eBike Voucher recipients at 11 a.m.
A spinning lottery drum will be used to select…
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In a continued effort to support Tampa’s urban tree canopy, the City of Tampa is excited to host the 2nd annual Mayor Jane’s Tree Giveaway, distributing 1,000 free trees to community residents. residents.
Tampa residents with a yard…
Tampa residents with a yard…
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Mayor Jane Castor today called on Tampa to renew and re-energize its commitment to maintaining a word class tree canopy, setting a goal of planting 30,000 new trees by 2030.
“I am enlisting everyone - city government, individuals,…
“I am enlisting everyone - city government, individuals,…
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WHAT: Today, Mayor Jane Castor is unveiling new tree initiatives to protect and improve the city's tree canopy. The Mayor is calling on Tampa to renew and re-energize its commitment to maintaining a world class tree…
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WHAT: Today, Mayor Jane Castor will cast her vote for the City of Tampa Municipal Run-off Election. The mayor is encouraging everyone to go vote.
DATE: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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DATE: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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Mayor Jane Castor and the Tampa City Council will be sworn into office on May 1 at 9 a.m. at Armature Works in Tampa.
The ceremony will mark the beginning of Mayor Castor's second term and the start of a new council term.
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The ceremony will mark the beginning of Mayor Castor's second term and the start of a new council term.
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Do your kids love big trucks? The City of Tampa is proud to host Florida’s SWANA Road-e-o, a Solid Waste truck driving competition on Saturday, April 29th from 8AM – 1PM.
Solid Waste drivers from across the state will be competing…
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This Earth Day, the public is invited to learn how to keep their landscapes healthy and thriving while saving a precious resource: our water!
The Tampa Water Department Conservation team will be offering a series of mini workshops on Saturday,…
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From launching a new homeless shelter, to helping a woman who is losing her eyesight develop the life skills she needs to remain living in her home independently, Tampa's residents have benefited in countless ways from federal grant programs, such…
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HOPE COTTAGES UNVEILED
Tampa Hope is enhancing its sheltering services for people experiencing homelessness with the addition of 100 new, freestanding structures known as Hope Cottages™.
Over the past week, crews have been…
Over the past week, crews have been…
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WHO: Maria Gomez, Mayor Jane Castor, Paint Your Heart Out Volunteers
DATE: Saturday, April 22, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM - Mayor's Arrival
LOCATION: Maria Gomez's home at 1208 E. Ida St 33603 TAMPA GETS READY TO "PAINT…
DATE: Saturday, April 22, 2023
TIME: 8:00 AM - Mayor's Arrival
LOCATION: Maria Gomez's home at 1208 E. Ida St 33603 TAMPA GETS READY TO "PAINT…
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Rowlett Park Community Clean-up Celebrates Earth Day and Global Youth Service Day
The City of Tampa Parks & Recreation Department and Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful in partnership with Learn and Serve Tampa Inc. are hosting a community cleanup…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will join Bishop Gregory Parkes, of the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, and Maggie Rogers, executive director of Catholic Charities, for the unveiling of 100 new Hope Cottages built at Tampa Hope.…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will be honoring the 2023 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest winners.
A ceremony will be held at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Wednesday, April…
A ceremony will be held at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on Wednesday, April…
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For the sixth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the NHL Playoffs. Mayor Jane Castor and the Lightning are celebrating with a banner drop at Tampa City Hall today at 12 p.m.
The group will ascend to the top of City Hall in a Tampa…
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