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As many business owners continue to face unexpected challenges due to COVID-19, the City of Tampa is expanding Phase III of the One Tampa Business Relief program to help lift up local businesses in need. The application portal for the expanded…
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Who: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Luis Viera and Tampa Bay area veterans What: National Purple Heart Day flag raising ceremony to honor the sacrifices of the men and…
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On Thursday, August 6th at 9:00 AM, Mayor Jane Castor will deliver the City of Tampa’s fiscal year 2021 budget.WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa administration
WHAT: Fiscal year 2021 budget presentation
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In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 3:30 pm today. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Steve Griggs of the Tampa Bay LightningWHAT: Facebook Live…
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Beginning on Sunday, August 2nd, the temporary traffic signals will be fully operational at the following intersections. The signals were turned on this morning into flash operations to alert motorists of the new signals.Bayshore Boulevard and S…
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The verdict is in! Mayor Jane Castor and her partner, Ana Cruz, have selected the winners of the #FaceTheFactsTPA fashion competition.The PSA competition challenged the community to show how they embrace face coverings as an “essential, yet…
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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 Auld of the Tampa Bay RaysWHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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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 Maryann Ferenc,WHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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As part of the re-organization of the Development and Economic Opportunity portfolio under Carole Post, Mayor Castor has appointed Rob Rosner as the Director of Economic Opportunity to lead the City’s initiatives to promote a comprehensive approach…
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For the first time since the great recession, the City of Tampa received AAA Bond Rating for the City’s water and wastewater systems from Moody’s, S &P, and Fitch. “These ratings should not be taken lightly,” said Mayor Jane Castor…
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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 Dr. Jason Wilson from Tampa General Hospital WHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID - 19…
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In an effort to improve communication accessibility while supporting the use of face coverings, the City of Tampa has purchased clear face masks for staff members who engage in frequent, direct contact with the community.Individuals with hearing…
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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 Charles Lockwook, MD, Dean of the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine…
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Flag raising kicks off METRO’s commitment to doubling services capacity by 2021Mayor Jane Castor, Metro Inclusive Health and community leaders are closing out the month of PRIDE while raising the roof of inclusivity at one of Tampa’s oldest landmark…
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Old City Hall will light up blue tonight in remembrance of two fallen Tampa Police Department officers who lost their lives in the line of duty 10 years ago today. On June 29, 2010, officers David Curtis and Jeffrey Kocab were fatally…
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The City of Tampa has commissioned local artists to paint five intersections throughout the City, all on Saturday, June 27th, with the intent of unity and inclusiveness. To date, more than a dozen street murals have been painted in the City of…
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This morning, as part of pride month, Mayor Castor, joined by Nadine Smith of Equality Florida and the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber, will raise the Philadelphia Pride Flag over Old City Hall. The city of Tampa’s bridges, fountains, trees in parks and Old…
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Today, Friday, June 19th 2020, Mayor Jane Castor will make an announcement on next steps on policing. WHO: Mayor Castor
WHAT: Press conference
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Today, June 18th 2020 at 6:00 pm Mayor Jane Castor will discuss the mandatory face mask order for the City of Tampa. WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Facebook Live AvailabilityWHERE:…
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With a recent spike in new COVID-19 cases in our community, the City of Tampa has decided to cancel this year’s Boom by the Bay celebration, urging residents to practice COVID-19 safety this Independence Day. “While we would have loved to…
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“As a 31-year veteran of the Tampa Police Department and former Police Chief I could not think of a more important conversation to be having right now than this,” said Jane Castor, Mayor of Tampa, FL. “Generational and systemic…
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The City of Tampa will join cities across the nation tonight to light up Old City Hall crimson and gold in remembrance of George Floyd. Crimson and Gold are the colors of George Floyd’s Alma mater, Jack Yates High School. During a conference…
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As of Tuesday, June 2nd, the City of Tampa will be canceling the nightly curfew for the City of Tampa. The 7:30 pm-6:00 am curfew, went into effect on Sunday, May 31st, will be lifted as of today.
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The City of Tampa will join cities across the nation tonight to light up Old City Hall crimson and gold in remembrance of George Floyd. Crimson and Gold are the colors of George Floyd’s Alma mater, Jack Yates High School. During a conference…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Department Chief Brian Dugan to Hold Press Conference at the Tampa Municipal Office Building at 2:00 PM. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Brian Dugan, USF Professor of Criminology…
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The City of Tampa, in response to last night’s violence, will institute a citywide curfew which will apply to all businesses and persons with in the City of Tampa from 7:30 PM - 6:00 AM until further notice. “What I saw last night was…
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The City of Tampa joins the US Conference of Mayor in a moment of remembrance for the victims of COVID-19 and to pray for our community during this difficult time. Over 100,000 lives have been lost in our country due to the coronavirus outbreak…
City of Tampa Named a Gold Telly Award Winner and Receives 5 Awards for Outstanding Video Production
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Once again, the City of Tampa’s Digital Media Production team has been named a Gold Telly Award winner, receiving a total of 5 awards for outstanding video production and digital storytelling in the 41st Annual Telly Awards. This year,…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only)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 Ocea Wynn, Administrator of…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only) 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 Visit Tampa Bay President…
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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 Suncoast Credit Union CEO Kevin JohnsonWHAT: Facebook Live…
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The Mayor will also announce the winner of Tampa Parks & Recreation’s “Iconic Movie Challenge” during the show In an effort to practice safe social-distancing we will be holding a media availability via Facebook Live at 4:30 pm today…
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On May 4, the Parks and Recreation Department opened 13 park trails, beaches, and dog parks and beaches. Starting Saturday, May 16 all City of Tampa parks will reopen along with the following park amenities. Residents will be able to…
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(Facebook Live is now M-W-F only) Tampa, Florida (May 13, 2020)—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…
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Following a nation-wide search for a Sustainability & Resilience Officer, the City of Tampa has hired Whitford Remer to fill this new position as part of Mayor Castor’s vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. “Strong cities are built on a…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and State Attorney Andrew WarrenWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-…
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Saturday to Go is scheduled to take place every Saturday during the month of May The City of Tampa is teaming up with a group of local residents to shine a light on minority-owned businesses during the pandemic. The “Saturday to Go”…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and City Council Chair Guido Maniscalco WHAT: Facebook Live…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Lynda Remund, and Kevin Plummer.WHAT: Facebook Live Update…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Roger Germann, President and CEO of the Florida Aquarium.WHAT:…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Police Chief Brian Dugan.WHAT: Facebook Live Update on…
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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.WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Doug Ross, Chief Medical Officer of AdventHealth TampaWHAT…
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The construction for the temporary traffic signals on Bayshore Boulevard began on Wednesday, April 29. Barricades and signs are located in the area to assist with traffic flow. Please use caution when driving in the area.The traffic signals are…
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Less than 2 weeks after announcing the One Tampa emergency COVID-19 relief fund, the City of Tampa has begun distributing direct payments for qualifying individuals in need.The One Tampa: Relief Now, Rise Together program was announced on April 14th…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and State Senator Janet Cruz.WHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19…
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Today, please join Jacobs Engineering at 4:30 pm for a fun and enriching STEM lesson and activity! Jacobs is partnering with local schools for a weekly series of live, STEM events for students. This event is tailored for…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Alex Engelman, Physician and transportation advocate.WHAT:…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Michelle Richards,Owner, Tampa Movement Lab to talk self care in times of COVID-19…
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Alex Sanchez, President and CEO of the Florida Bankers Association…
Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Jessica Muroff for Today’s Facebook Live at 4:30 pm on COVID -19
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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. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Jessica Muroff, CEO of United Way SuncoastWHAT: Facebook Live Update on COVID-19 and the services…
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