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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,…
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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…
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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 Live…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Erik Maltais, CEO of Immertec
WHAT: Facebook Live…
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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…
Historic City Hall to be Illuminated in Red, White in Blue in Honor of the Medal of Honor Recipient Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman…
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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…
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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…
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 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…
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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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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 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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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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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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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…
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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,…
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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 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,…
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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:…
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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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The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution today supporting the restriction of single-use plastics and styrofoam on City properties. The City of Tampa’s Sustainability and Resilience Officer, Whit Remer, presented the…
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Mayor Jane Castor and TPD Chief Brian Dugan held a press conference today to share how the Tampa Police Department has taken action since Saturday to embrace findings from the Mayor’s Community Task Force on Policing, and outline next steps to…
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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, Jena Hudson, Paige Greenlee, and Tom DiFioreWHAT: Facebook…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor Teamed Up With USF, UT, and HCC to Spread Message of Safety.
https://youtu.be/qvPNOToQtf8 Find script here:Hello students, this is ____________! As we welcome you to campus for another…
https://youtu.be/qvPNOToQtf8 Find script here:Hello students, this is ____________! As we welcome you to campus for another…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan will hold a virtual press conference following the unveiling of the findings on Community Task Force on Policing. The community policing workshop sessions generated thoughts and concerns that…
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Mayor Castor established the Mayor’s Community Task Force on Policing to offer a platform where local leaders, activists, and subject-matter experts could have important conversations related to police reform and racial justice. The group, led by…
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As part of Mayor Castor’s commitment to Vision Zero and transforming Tampa’s tomorrow, the City of Tampa will unveil our fifth Crosswalks to Classrooms project at Broward Elementary Monday, August 31 at 7:30 a.m., enlivening the crosswalk at…
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Through the Community Development Block Grant program, the City of Tampa was proud to award Sunrise Children’s Services (formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay, Inc.) a grant of $585,687 to support their mission of providing…
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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. We will also be lighting up Old City Hall purple and gold in celebration WHO: Mayor Jane Castor,…
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On Friday, August 21st from 9 am to noon, a new Crosswalks to Classrooms project will be painted at Broward Elementary School (weather permitting). Artist Jay Giroux of READ will paint a crosswalk mural featuring designs from popular…
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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 Marilyn Stephens, Assistant Regional Census Manager for Census 2020 …
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Today at 10:00 a.m., Mayor Jane Castor will join the U.S. Conference of Mayors to unveil police reform and racial justice report as part of a multi-month working group. Who: Mayor Jane Castor and USCM working groupWhat:…
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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 LaMarre, Meteorologist In Charge of the National Weather…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s mission for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow, she has worked with the Tampa City Council to assemble a group of subject matter experts, key stakeholders, and community leaders to participate in an Economic Advisory Team…
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