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As our restaurant community temporarily restricts onsite patronage to ensure public safety, there may be food resources available for donation. The City of Tampa wants to ensure that local restaurants can donate unused food back to our…
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Tampa Downtown Partnership launches campaign to support local business after COVID-19 restrictions.With the new ban just announced on all dining in Florida restaurants, the Tampa Downtown Partnership is launching a campaign to help businesses that…
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Mayor Jane Castor will share updates regarding limitations of large gathering places like bars and restaurants via Facebook Live.The City of Tampa continues to work closely with local hospitals, the Florida Department of Health, and other experts to…
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Uber Eats today announced efforts to support independent restaurant owners and operators as the hospitality industry faces unprecedented challenges amidst the COVID-19 state of emergency.  We know the coming weeks will be…
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The City of Tampa is proud to host its 3rd Community Resource Fair.  The Community Resource Fair will bring together a large array of resources in one place to help citizens learn how to rent or buy a home, receive healthcare screenings,…
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***POSTPONED****As part of Mayor Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow focus on Sustainability & Resilience, the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is launching a campaign focused on eliminating contamination,…
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The City of Tampa is partnering with the University of South Florida for a public opinion survey on the eScooter pilot program.Dr. Yu Zhang, an Associate Professor at USF and the Director of Smart Urban Mobility Lab is leading the survey with the…
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The City of Tampa, along with the Design Build contractor, Jacobs Engineering, will host a WMBE/SLBE Open House event at the Cyrus Greene Community Center. Interested and qualified Minority, Woman-Owned Vendors and Subcontractors, as well as…
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The Tampa Bay Bike Challenge is a fun, free, competition to see which workplace can encourage the most people to ride a bike to work during the month of March.Everyone knows I love a good challenge, that’s why I am so excited to challenge the entire…
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Today, February 27th,  City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, alongside Hillsborough County Commissioner Chair Les Miller will host a press conference to update residents on preparations the community is making on the coronavirus.  WHO…
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WHO: Vik Bhide, Director of TransportationWHAT: Update on CSX Track ClosuresWHERE: 306 E. Jackson, in lobbyWHEN: This afternoon at 2:30 p.m.
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As a part of her commitment to Vision Zero and her Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow transportation recommendations, Mayor Castor will be unveiling her second Crosswalks to Classrooms artistic painted crosswalk.


WHO: Mayor…
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For the first time since taking office, Tampa’s new economic development leader will talk publicly about the city’s exciting future. Carole Post will speak Tuesday to a sold-out crowd at Tampa Downtown Partnership’s Downtown Briefing Series at the…
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Over the past 4 months, the Office of the City Attorney has added four private-sector attorneys to the City Legal Department.  These attorneys bring vast experience in the area of land use and local government and will be a tremendous asset to…
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WHO: Mayor Castor’s Black History Committee, Ersula Odom (Keynote), Founder of Sula Too Publishing
WHAT: Black History Month Program and Celebration

WHERE: Tampa Convention Center;…
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Mayor Jane Castor will unveil a new initiative tomorrow at the Synapse Summit geared towards Tampa’s innovative community.The Synapse Summit is a 2-day networking event celebrating innovation in Florida. Bringing together leaders from across the…
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Today, as part of her mission to Transform Tampa’s Tomorrow Mayor Jane Castor will host a press conference announcing key staff appointments to the City of Tampa team. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and StaffWHAT: