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Statement on Silver Oaks Apartments
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor released the following statement related to news reports regarding unacceptable conditions at Silver Oaks Apartments in Tampa:
“The living conditions at Silver Oaks…
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Castor’s Classroom Companions Sending Seniors into Local School
Serving as Tutors and Mentors Teachers and students at a local school are receiving an extra pair of helpful hands in the classroom thanks to a partnership between the City…
Serving as Tutors and Mentors Teachers and students at a local school are receiving an extra pair of helpful hands in the classroom thanks to a partnership between the City…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa's Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will celebrate the student winners of 2022 3R’s Art & Poetry Contest in an outdoor ceremony on Wednesday, April 20 in honor of Earth Month…
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WHAT: Wellswood Community Garden – Youth Spring Planting Day
WHO: Community members, Tampa Parks & Rec, City of Tampa Solid Waste
DATE: Thursday, April 14
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Guest speakers Fred Hearns and Patricia Newton
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by past and present employees of the Office of Human Rights, Human Rights Board members…
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by past and present employees of the Office of Human Rights, Human Rights Board members…
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Tampa is receiving a Bronze designation from the national SolSmart program for making it faster, easier, and more affordable for homes and businesses to install solar.
This designation recognizes Tampa for taking bold steps to encourage solar…
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The TECO Line Streetcar carried a record 107,956 trips in March 2022
The TECO Line Streetcar broke an all-time monthly ridership record in March 2022 with 107,956 trips reported.
It was the highest monthly ridership in…
It was the highest monthly ridership in…
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Mayor Jane Castor today announced plans to increase transparency and accountability at City Hall, including improving lobbyist registrations and disclosures, conflict of interest reporting by elected officials, and modernizing Tampa’s system…
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Mayor Jane Castor will hold a press conference on enhancing transparency and accountability measures on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 12:30 p.m. in the courtyard between the Tampa Municipal Office building and Old City Hall, located at 315. E.…
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CITY OF TAMPA LIGHT UP SCHEDULE
WHAT: Old City Hall (315 E. Kennedy Blvd.) and Downtown Bridges
COLORS: Blue and Yellow, Colors of the Ukrainian Flag
DATE: Friday,…
COLORS: Blue and Yellow, Colors of the Ukrainian Flag
DATE: Friday,…
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Crosswalks to Classrooms installation at Dr. Carter G. Woodson PK-8
The Florida Department of Transportation recently presented its 2020 Planning Innovation of the Year award to the City of Tampa for its Crosswalks to Classrooms…
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Old City Hall, located at 315. E. Kennedy Blvd., lit up in rainbow colors.
The City of Tampa, including Old City Hall, the Tampa Riverwalk, and Downtown bridges, will light up in all colors of the rainbow tonight at sunset to celebrate Tampa's…
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Mayor Jane Castor will deliver a proclamation in support of Tampa Navy Week today, Wednesday, March 23. This ceremony will honor the brave men and women who are serving or have served in the United States Navy.
The…
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Council Chairman Orlando Gudes Investigation
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, March 28, 2022) -- The City of Tampa has received a number of inquiries regarding the sexual harassment allegations against City…
Council Chairman Orlando Gudes Investigation
TAMPA, Fla. (Monday, March 28, 2022) -- The City of Tampa has received a number of inquiries regarding the sexual harassment allegations against City…
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The City of Tampa is proud to announce the completion of a series of road safety improvements at the intersection of Rome Avenue and Spruce Street, creating a safer school crossing in West Tampa.
The multiple road improvements include road…
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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:
Marggie Nichols, CPA, the Altura Group
Monica Martino Angel,…
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On Friday, November 20, the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council will present 260 copies of Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist to Hillsborough County School District officials. The event will occur at…
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On Friday, November 20, the Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council will present 260 copies of Path to the Stars: My Journey from Girl Scout to Rocket Scientist to Hillsborough County School District officials. The event will occur…
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Commits to Major Solar Investment on Hanna Avenue Municipal Building
The City of Tampa is now developing the city’s first Climate Action & Equity Plan. The plan advances one of Mayor Castor’s major campaign commitments and is part…
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The City of Tampa has been awarded the prestigious 25th Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) for 2020 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The AEP Award is earned by public and non-profit agencies that…
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Mary O’Connor served the Tampa Police Department for 22 years, rising to the rank of assistant chief before retiring in 2016.
Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country, teaching and providing subject matter expertise and…
Since then, Mary has spent time extensively traveling the country, teaching and providing subject matter expertise and…
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The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Tampa for its …
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The City of Tampa will hire a designated advocate to help achieve the city’s unprecedented goal for minority and small business participation in the construction of the planned City Center on Hanna Avenue in East Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor…
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Cheryl Hodges Cummings, a DARE recipient, closed on her first home in December 2021.
She also received assistance through the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area fund. With housing affordability at the forefront of Mayor Jane Castor's…
She also received assistance through the East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area fund. With housing affordability at the forefront of Mayor Jane Castor's…
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The City of Tampa is proud to announce the hiring of Maribel Garrett as its new Community Engagement Coordinator and Hispanic Liaison. The addition of this position to the newly formed Community Engagement…
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Catholic Charities officially opens permanent “Tampa Hope” on Monday
Catholic Charities, in partnership with the City of Tampa, is opening a new homeless resource program called Tampa Hope, …
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Mayor Jane Castor and volunteers get ready to deliver holiday gift baskets to families.
Special delivery from Tampa’s “North Pole!" The City of Tampa delivered holiday gift baskets to more than 150 Tampa families today to help make the season…
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Kayon Henderson, Manager of Housing and Community Development
The City of Tampa has appointed Kayon Henderson as Manager of Housing and Community Development.
Her promotion follows a series of…
Her promotion follows a series of…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Fire Rescue are making great progress in the transformation of Fire Station 25, where construction has already started to convert the existing building into an…
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Micka Davis, a City of Tampa Wastewater Collections Asset Support Specialist, prepares to show students at Franklin Boys Preparatory Academy Middle School how his department maintains the City's sewer system.
Employees across…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Electric Company (TECO) today jointly announced a partnership to deploy a major rooftop solar array at the Tampa Convention Center (TCC). The renewable energy investment in Tampa’s downtown urban core is expected to be…
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The City of Tampa has partnered with local advertising agency, ChappellRoberts, to launch a new “Choose Your Mask” COVID-19 safety awareness campaign.
The campaign was designed in a “choose your own adventure style” with a series of graphics that…
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Mayor Jane Castor has signed an Executive Order on Friday for the City of Tampa to become the second city in Florida to join a network of more than 350 cities committed to ending their urban HIV epidemics by 2030.
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City of Tampa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report
The City of Tampa is now releasing the full findings of its Greenhouse Gas…
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The City of Tampa is showing its support for afterschool programs by proclaiming Oct. 28 "Lights On Afterschool Day".
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local…
Lights on Afterschool is a national event being celebrated this year on October 28, 2021, when local…
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The Tampa Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. This highlights the Tampa Parks and Recreation Department's commitment to public safety, keeping kids safe and…
TOMORROW: Mayor Jane Castor and Housing Affordability Team Members will Unveil Final Recommendations
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Bemetra Salter Liggins and Pastor Tom Scott
WHAT: Unveiling of the Housing Affordability Team Recommendations
WHERE: 2609 N. Rome Ave. Tampa, Florida (Located behind Rick’s on the…
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Ahead of the NFL postseason, Mayor Jane Castor will drop a Tampa Bay Buccaneers banner at City Hall, supporting the Buccaneers' journey to the Super Bowl. Mayor Castor will also challenge residents and other regional leaders…
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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. Dr. Michael will give a quick update on COVID-19 in the region and Mayor Lucas and Mayor Castor will discuss the big game and…
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The City of Tampa Mobility Department has now launched Mayor Jane Castor's FIX IT FAST Initiative.
The City of Tampa's FIX IT FAST Initiative allows for residents to have the following repairs made within 72-hours after filing a…
The City of Tampa's FIX IT FAST Initiative allows for residents to have the following repairs made within 72-hours after filing a…
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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 who…
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The City of Tampa is taking another big step to support climate action, transparency, and accountability by reporting its full greenhouse gas emissions to the global Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
The Carbon Disclosure Project is a not-for…
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The City of Tampa has selected former reporter, Lauren Rozyla, as the new Media Relations Manager.
Lauren Rozyla is a familiar face in the Tampa Bay community, having worked as a morning show reporter for ABC…
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Tampa residents are invited to a virtual Tampa Town Hall series to learn about ongoing initiatives and proposed projects in their neighborhoods.
The series of virtual meetings will take place in each…
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Today Mayor Jane Castor presented a budget for Fiscal Year 2022 focused on the theme of Strengthening Tampa's Foundation and utilizing new technology to help Tampa residents more easily see how their money is being spent on city services.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor today released video of a sobering conversation with Dr. Jason Wilson, a Tampa General emergency room doctor, hoping to encourage more people to get vaccinated amid a surge in COVID-19 cases. Dr. Wilson said COVID…
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The City of Tampa is pleased to announce the new board members of the Tampa Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities. Under the auspices of the City of Tampa Mayor's Office, the group serves as an advisory and advocacy group to represent the…
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Fire Chief Barbara Tripp will be sworn in as the department's 22nd Commander on June 25.
WHAT: City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles administers the Oath of Office
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.…
WHAT: City Clerk Shirley Foxx-Knowles administers the Oath of Office
WHEN: Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.…
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The City is raising a flag and lighting Old City Hall and downtown bridges in celebration of Juneteenth
Dozens plan to gather at Tampa's Old City Hall to witness a historic flag raising on June 18. Mayor Jane Castor, City Councilman Orlando…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a friendly wager today over the outcome of the NHL Stanley Cup Semi-Finals series between the New York Islanders and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Lightning are set…
The Lightning are set…
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