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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and market uncertainty, the City of Tampa demonstrated exceptional financial management by securing the largest bond sale in Florida at the time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the largest water…
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🎅 Santa Claus has checked his list twice and the students of DeSoto Elementary are on the nice list! Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Orlando Gudes and the Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Committee will host its annual holiday social…
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For the second year in a row, onbikes will join the City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor for Caroling with Castor, an event where a team of elves, Mayor Jane Castor and community partners make surprise deliveries of brand new bikes to deserving kids…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management along with Mayor Jane Castor will be sharing Holiday greetings at St. Joseph’s Hospital with the help of decorated garbage trucks, Santa, and Department…
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As the state of Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths, the City of Tampa will ring the bell of Old City Hall 20 times at sundown today (around 5:37 p.m.), December 16th and will light up the City of Tampa blue in support of frontline workers and…
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As the state of Florida surpasses 20,000 deaths, the City of Tampa will ring the bell of Old City Hall 20 times at sundown on Wednesday (around 5:37 p.m.), December 16th and will light up the City of Tampa blue in support of frontline workers and to…
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With the holiday season upon us, the City of Tampa has launched a series of new initiatives throughout the month to emphasize COVID-19 safety. The latest is an offshoot of the #HappyATHomeTPA campaign, which the City created in March at the start of…
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Mayor Jane Castor and the City of Tampa welcome Brandie Miklus to the City of Team to help elevate the administration’s focus on mobility and infrastructure projects across the City.
Brandie’s extensive experience in transportation &…
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Today December 10, 2020, Mayor Jane Castor to deliver holiday gift baskets to families around Tampa with the help of city employees.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Partner Ana Cruz
WHAT: Annual holiday gift delivery…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow vision, key experts and stakeholders have been appointed to the Sustainability & Resiliency Advisory Team. The Sustainability and Resiliency Advisory Team is the 5th and final…
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The City of Tampa has received $67.3 million dollars of dedicated funding from the Florida Department of Transportation for Tampa’s Streetcar Extension and Modernization Project.
“Today, we are excited to announce the award of $67.3 million of…
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Today, Tuesday, December 8th at 2:00 p.m., the City of Tampa will be joined by FDOT, HART and others for a major announcement.
WHO: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, District Secretary of Transportation, FDOT David Gwynn, HART Board…
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Mayor Jane Castor will be providing a update on the status of the transmission break that occurred yesterday afternoon at the David L. Tippin Water Treatment Facility.
WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Brad Baird, Deputy Administrator…
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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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In an effort to further prevent the spread of COVID-19, the City of Tampa will again distribute 355,000 FREE face coverings at four Parks & Recreation locations. Residents can pick up 2 face coverings per person; no ID is required.From Thursday…
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The City of Tampa will honor the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at Freedom Playground of MacFarlane Park. Freedom Playground is Tampa's first boundless playground where children of all abilities can play side by side. The…
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The City of Tampa has launched a Rental Rehabilitation Program to provide expedited access to financial capital to landlords, ensuring that property maintenance is sustained and that tenants have appropriate living conditions. The increase in…
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The City of Tampa’s fleet is expanding along with its commitment of sustainability with the addition of 9 electric vehicles. The electric vehicles will be joining the 90 compressed natural gas-powered garbage trucks and over 30 hybrid vehicles…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Downtown Partnership are excited to announce a new signature event to name an official beverage of Tampa. Crafting Tampa’s Cocktail will take place on center ice of Winter Village from 6-8pm December 1st, inviting local…
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The City of Tampa’s fleet is expanding along with its commitment of sustainability with the addition of 9 electric vehicles. The electric vehicles will be joining the 90 compressed natural gas-powered garbage trucks and over 30 hybrid vehicles…
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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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The City of Tampa utility departments—consisting of Solid Waste, Wastewater, and the Water Departments—fully appreciate the role we play in ensuring the continued public health of our customers. Ensuring the safety of our customers…
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In an effort to prioritize public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jane Castor has issued any executive order making it mandatory to use face coverings for all individuals in the City of Tampa while indoors and unable to maintain 6ft…
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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. …
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In an effort to prioritize public safety and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Jane Castor has issued any executive order making it mandatory to use face coverings for all individuals in the City of Tampa while indoors and unable to maintain 6…
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With the Synapse Summit currently in full swing, Mayor Jane Castor took the opportunity to engage the innovative community and reveal an exciting new initiative: Intersection of Innovation.This call to action to Tampa’s innovators is an…
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The seasonal directory is available at tampagov.net/ShopSmallTampa from November 24 to December 30 Consumers are now able to connect with Tampa small businesses easier this holiday season. The City of Tampa…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor revealed key recommendations from her Housing Affordability Advisory Team that support her vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. The team is made up of subject matter experts tasked with identifying how the City of…
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Today, Mayor Jane Castor revealed key recommendations from her Housing Affordability Advisory Team that support her vision for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow. The team is made up of subject matter experts tasked with identifying how the City of Tampa…
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As part of Mayor Castor's Bridges to Business Program, the City of Tampa will host a subcontractor outreach event geared towards connecting subcontractors with prime contractors for the City of Tampa's major infrastructure projects. All…
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As part of Mayor Castor's Bridges to Business Program, the City of Tampa will host a subcontractor outreach event geared towards connecting subcontractors with prime contractors for the City of Tampa's major infrastructure projects. All…
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Last night the Tampa City Council unanimously approved the budget for the Fiscal Year 2021, focused on the theme of Lift Up Local and centered around 5 strategic goals that are supported by a foundation of financial opportunity and responsibility.“…
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To help celebrate the 100th birthday of lifelong Tampa resident, Ms. Lydia Mones, the Tampa Bay Rays teamed up with Mayor Jane Castor for a special centennial surprise. Ms. Lydia Mones is an active member of Tampa Parks & Rec adult programs…
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The City of Tampa has issued a request for proposals (“RFP”) from qualified persons or entities for the development of approximately 18-acres of City-owned land in the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Area. The property, known as the Rome Yard, is…
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As part of the City of Tampa’s ongoing efforts to support small and minority-owned businesses, the Purchasing Department and Office of Equal Business Opportunity were proud to host the first Prime Time with Purchasing virtual networking event for…
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The Tampa Water Department will demonstrate its ongoing commitment towards improving the health and safety of our residents by kicking off a year-long pilot study of a new technology for treating drinking water known as Suspended Ion Exchange.…
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The City of Tampa and Tampa Downtown Partnership are excited to announce a new signature event to name an official beverage of Tampa. Crafting Tampa’s Cocktail will take place on center ice of Winter Village from 6-8pm December 1st, inviting local…
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The City of Tampa Planning Department will host an online webinar on November 24th at 7pm to begin the planning efforts of a new Sea Level Rise Regulatory Assessment. The City of Tampa was recently awarded a $75,000 grant from…
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The City of Tampa was officially admitted as a member of the Vision Zero Network, “an organization dedicated to helping communities across the nation mobilize to address the crisis of 40,000 traffic deaths a year in this country, and millions more…
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In an effort to bolster business opportunities and improve accessibility to solicitations, the City of Tampa has launched a comprehensive online resource, serving as a guide in How to Do Business with the City. Each year, the City of Tampa awards…
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"The Toronto Raptors and their fans will not be disappointed here in Tampa Bay. Not only do we have the Stanley Cup Champion Lightning, the World Series runner-up Rays and the powerhouse Buccaneers, we’re going to have a chance to watch the magic of…
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The City of Tampa has hired Brenda “Bren” McKenzie as Director of Workforce Partnerships and Special Projects.In addition to implementing special projects directed by the Administration, the position will provide essential support of Mayor Jane…
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Tampa Fire Chief Nick LoCicero, Division Chief of Training Susan Tamme and Training Officer John Muralt have been placed on administrative leave effective immediately, pending the outcome of an internal investigation. Allegations of misconduct and a…
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WHO: Mayor Jane CastorWHAT: Media availability on Eta updatesWHERE: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park on the balcony behind the River Center
1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 **Please enter off…
1001 N Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606 **Please enter off…
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Old City Hall will shine green tonight, November 10, 2020, in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay (RTTB). Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay strives to repair homes, revitalize communities, and rebuild lives by working to…
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor honored her bet with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti following the Tampa Bay Rays defeat in the World Series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. She sent a series of Tampa treats including J.J. Newman Cigars, Ulele Springs Craft Beer…
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The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management will showcase its sustainability commitment and neighborhood improvement during a ceremony for the completion of a permanent on-site CNG fueling station. The ceremony will take…
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Mayor Jane Castor, along with Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan, will be dedicating the most recent installment of Art on the Block program, a mural at the R.I.C.H House at Robles Park. Local artist Ya Levy La’Ford, who was commissioned to create the…
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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 to discuss recent COVID rates.WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Charles Lockwood, MD, Dean of the USF Health Morsani…
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On Thursday, October 1, the City of Tampa City Council took the first step needed to enable the start of Tampa Convention Center (TCC) Capital Improvement Project. The project entails necessary upgrades to existing meeting spaces,…
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