WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Chief Mary O’Connor & Chief Barbara Tripp
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 5:30 PM CANCELED
LOCATION: Emergency Operations Center, 711 E. Henderson Ave. Tampa, FL 33602
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 12:30 PM
LOCATION: Meet outside the City of Tampa EOC (711 E.…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor
DATE: Thursday, September 29, 2022
TIME: 12:30 PM
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Be aware of hazards, such as carbon monoxide poisoning, fire and electrocution. Be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions on how to use the generator.
FEMA's Generator Safety information
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MAYOR ANNOUNCES CLOSURES
TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2022) -- Under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, all City of Tampa government offices will be closed starting Tuesday, September 27, 2022, until further notice. At this time,…
TAMPA, Fla. (September 26, 2022) -- Under the direction of Mayor Jane Castor, all City of Tampa government offices will be closed starting Tuesday, September 27, 2022, until further notice. At this time,…
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The City of Tampa is opening 16 Tampa Parks & Recreation sites for Out of School Camp. This is at the direction of Mayor Jane Castor to assist families impacted by the closing of Hillsborough County Public Schools this week.
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Mayor Jane Castor will be available to speak about the City of Tampa's efforts to ensure the community is prepared for potential severe weather on Sunday, September 25 at 9:15 AM at the MacFarlane Park Sandbag Distribution Site.
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The City of Tampa is urging residents to collect and properly dispose of yard waste ahead of potential severe weather expected in the coming days.
City of Tampa Stormwater Service employee removes yard waste from the Hubert Drainage System in South…
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Mayor Jane Castor Statement on City Charter Review
"I strongly oppose any changes to Tampa's City Charter, which establishes the form of government that has served us well for 49 years and led to the stability and prosperity we enjoy today.…
"I strongly oppose any changes to Tampa's City Charter, which establishes the form of government that has served us well for 49 years and led to the stability and prosperity we enjoy today.…
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Today, the City of Tampa will celebrate the one-year anniversary of FIX IT FAST, an initiative allowing residents to have repairs such as potholes made within 72-hours after filing a report. The FIX IT FAST Program focuses on delivering timely and…
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City of Tampa leaders are taking additional steps to protect cemeteries.
The Tampa City Council, working closely with the Castor administration, has approved adding new policies to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan to…
The Tampa City Council, working closely with the Castor administration, has approved adding new policies to the Tampa Comprehensive Plan to…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa are sending a strong message to tree-cutting businesses, builders and residents that everyone needs to protect Tampa’s acclaimed tree canopy from reckless destruction.
Three years after a tree-…
Three years after a tree-…
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Her Majesty The Queen's yacht docked at Harbor Island and she met Tampa Mayor Sandy Freedman. She later visited the University of Tampa, with a reception at Plant Hall’s Fletcher Lounge, followed by MacDill AFB.
“Today, the City of Tampa joins…
“Today, the City of Tampa joins…
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City of Tampa will begin demolition of Penny Saver Food Market Property on August 24,
Demolition of Penny Saver Food Market in East Tampa Leads to Next Big Step in New Rec Center
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On Tuesday, Mayor Jane Castor, Representative Kathy Castor and Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson will join U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and U.S. Deputy Transportation Secretary Polly Trottenberg and other elected leaders at Port Tampa…
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Mayor Jane Castor presented her 2022-2023 Budget to Tampa City Council with a virtual introduction from Dublin, Ireland, where she is participating in the Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Benchmarking Trip.
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The city performs well as solar capacity continues to grow nationwide
Tampa ranked 29th out of 70 major cities for solar energy capacity. The results come from the seventh edition of Shining Cities: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy, a new…
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66 businesses certified by League of American Bicyclists
Tampa, Florida now ranks number one in the nation for number of Bicycle Friendly Businesses following the January 2021 awards by the League of American Bicyclists, the leading organization…
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Motorists Can Access Businesses from Hillsborough or Osborne Beginning Aug. 22, 2022, North Florida Avenue will be closed to thru traffic from East Hillsborough Avenue to East Osborne Avenue. The closure will last at…
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Mayor Jane Castor, alongside the Democratic Mayors Association and Democratic mayors across the country, today highlighted the City of Tampa’s participation in “Mayors Stopping Crime.” As part of the nationwide effort in which mayors are…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor, City of Tampa staff and neighborhood leaders will celebrate the creation of a new mural at the Gwen Miller Community Center, created by award-winning local artist and activist, Nneka Jones.
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Fire Rescue are proud to announce the grand opening of Fire Station 25, an exclusive “rescue station” to serve the Sulphur Springs community and the surrounding neighborhoods.
In September 2021, Tampa City Council…
In September 2021, Tampa City Council…
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On Friday, Tampa City Councilman Luis Viera, City staff, and veteran organizations from across the Tampa Bay will gather outside Old City Hall for a flag-raising ceremony in recognition of National Purple Heart Day.
The Purple Heart…
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Rewarding good work, and recruiting and retaining great employees is key, Mayor Castor says
City of Tampa officials and leaders of Tampa’s employee unions have reached tentative agreements on three-year employment contracts months…
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Plans for a new, state-of-the-art recreation complex took a big step forward Tuesday, as the City of Tampa closed on the purchase of the Penny Saver Food Market Property next to Fair Oaks Park on North 34th Street.
The 1.8-acre purchase will…
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City of Tampa Hiring Dozens of Positions
The City of Tampa is proud to partner with CareerSource Tampa Bay’s (CSTB) summer jobs program, called Tampa Bay Summer Hires, as they extend the registration deadline until March 31,…
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Mayor Castor Nominates Chair Citro to FLC Board of Directors
Mayor Jane Castor announced today that she has nominated Council Chair Joseph Citro to serve as the City of Tampa’s representative on the Florida League of Cities (FLC) Board of…
Mayor Jane Castor announced today that she has nominated Council Chair Joseph Citro to serve as the City of Tampa’s representative on the Florida League of Cities (FLC) Board of…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Rays President Brian Auld, Rays players Tyler Glasnow and Brandon Lowe, kids and community partners
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting and Remarks
WHEN: Saturday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m (Participant Check-in begins at 10:…
WHAT: Ribbon Cutting and Remarks
WHEN: Saturday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m (Participant Check-in begins at 10:…
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Meet Felix Bello, Fleet Specification Officer for the City of Tampa. He’s proud to facilitate the City’s transition to electric vehicles.
City of Tampa Fleet Team Completes 13,000 Work Orders, 38,000 Repairs this Year
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Memorial Park Cemetery in East Tampa The City of Tampa is committing time, money, and manpower to protect many historic burial grounds that have been previously forgotten or abandoned. This includes taking over the maintenance…
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Foundation for Tampa's Neighborhoods will drastically reduce the likelihood of water main breaks and wastewater cave ins.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure
DATE:…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure
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This year’s event features cultural exhibitors and youth performers
Community members are invited to take part in the City of Tampa’s Third Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Festival on Friday, June 17, 2022. The event will…
Community members are invited to take part in the City of Tampa’s Third Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony and Festival on Friday, June 17, 2022. The event will…
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up for yet another Stanley Cup Final! We have no doubt our boys are going for the three-peat, and Mayor Jane Castor has arranged a little bet with Mayor Michael B. Hancock of Denver to prove it.…
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Mayor Castor and the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management, in partnership with Titus O’Neil and Nestle, are holding a kick-off ceremony for a Water Bottle Recycling Challenge. Nestle and the Bullard Family Foundation have…
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A new memorial honoring Gold Star families was unveiled at Tampa’s MacDill Park during a ceremony on Saturday. Please find the video here /cable.
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument will serve to honor the more than 300 Gold…
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Today, nearly 70 City of Tampa employees will participate in a shift in the 2020 Point in Time Homeless Count.
“This homeless count is incredibly important as it provides a way for us to better help and house some of the…
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City of Tampa mayor, Jane Castor, and City of St Petersburg mayor, Rick Kriseman, team up for a COVID-19 video PSA. Both mayors are committed to protecting their residents, and they recognize that coronavirus does not stop at the water’s edge.…
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The City of Tampa has enlisted the help of local WWE Super Star and community advocate, Titus O’Neil, to stress the importance of wearing a mask.
In a series of video PSA’s Titus confronts individuals spotted not wearing masks, reminding them…
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Mayor Jane Castor, along with Daniel Noah from the National Weather Service, Tampa Fire Rescue Fire Chief Barbara Tripp, Tampa Police Chief Mary O’Connor and Brad Baird will discuss the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season and how residents can prepare to…
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In addition to taxpayer savings, the greater principal will also allow the City to move forward on important projects for Tampa’s development and economic prosperity, including the new City Center at Hanna Ave.
Strong governance...Very strong…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Dr. Charles Lockwood, Senior Vice President of USF Health and Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine, invite the public to tune in to a Facebook Live discussion on the latest on rising COVID-19 case numbers in Hillsborough…
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Community members, City of Tampa employees, and media members are invited to join Mayor Jane Castor, Equality Florida, and the Tampa Bay LGBT Chamber for an LGBT flag-raising ceremony to celebrate and recognize the importance of Pride Month in our…
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Tampa City Council Chairman Joseph Citro and the Columbia Restaurant Group will be joined by City Staff to reveal the enhanced crosswalk / Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) near Casa Santo Stefano in Historic Ybor City.
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The City of Tampa will hold its 24th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Tampa Bay History Center, located at 801 Water Street. The…
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Beginning, Monday, May 4, the City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has reopened all the following dog parks and dog beaches within the following parks:
Angus Goss Dog Park, 4601 N Central Ave, 33603
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, 600 N…
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Tampa Parks and Recreation Department to compete for prestigious honors in the park and recreation industry
The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration(AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park…
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WHO: City of Tampa Community Engagement and Partnerships Department, Housing and Community Development Division, Office of Human Rights, and more
WHAT: The City of Tampa will host a “pop-up”…
WHAT: The City of Tampa will host a “pop-up”…
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Tampa Parks & Recreation To Honor Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano Rey with a Bench Dedication
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, May 23, 2022) -- On Tuesday, May 24, Tampa Parks & Recreation will honor the life and service of Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano by…
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, May 23, 2022) -- On Tuesday, May 24, Tampa Parks & Recreation will honor the life and service of Dr. Anh-Kay Pizano by…
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Emancipation Day is especially meaningful to Ocea Wynn as her great grandfather, Henry Clary Thomas, a formerly enslaved person from Georgia, proudly marched alongside General William Tecumseh Sherman.
TAMPA, Fla. (Friday, May 20, 2022) -- Today,…
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Mayor Jane Castor today hailed the “extraordinarily strong” state of the city in a speech that celebrated Tampa’s resiliency and summoned residents to work together to tackle challenges and enhance the quality of life of future generations.
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U.S. Special Operations Command will host a capabilities demonstration on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Tampa Convention Center. A rehearsal took place earlier this afternoon.
The simulation is…
The simulation is…
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