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Tampa City Council Chairman Luis Viera has called for an Emergency Special Call meeting of Tampa City Council on March 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. to receive a briefing from Mayor Jane Castor’s Administration on the actions taken in response to the COVID-19…
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As we continue to monitor and take action against COVID-19, we must continue to take reasonable measures for the safety and security of our citizens. Mayor Jane Castor is encouraging everyone to check on family,…
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Tampa City Council Chairman Luis Viera has called for an Emergency Special Call meeting of Tampa City Council on March 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. to receive a briefing from Mayor Jane Castor’s Administration on the actions taken in response to the COVID-…
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The East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area is now offering a new Tree Trimming Grant Program to help residential property owners and tenants improve the safety of their homes and property. The purpose of the program is to assist…
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The City of Tampa has been awarded a $75k grant from The Florida Resilient Coastlines Program (FRCP) to study the impacts of sea level rise on our community and to identify key recommendations for resilience planning. The $75k state-funded grant…
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The City of Tampa Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management’s agreement with Waste Management Recycle America was approved by Tampa City Council on July 23, 2020. The one-year contract becomes effective on August 1,…
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Mayor Jane Castor announced details of the City’s plans to expand and redevelop Fair Oaks park in East Tampa using community input. Through a series of meetings, Tampa Parks & Rec has gathered recommendations from the community on ways to…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow commitment to sustainability & resilience, Tampa’s Department of Solid Waste and Environmental Program Management will celebrate becoming the second City in the nation to own and…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s ongoing commitment to inclusiveness, The City of Tampa is conducting a survey to better serve residents who are deaf or hard of hearing. The City of Tampa offers the Alert Tampa service to city residents who wish to…
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Get creative with the written word and participate in Haiku from Home, a new project developed by local poet and educator, Gianna Russo, and launched by our Division of Arts & Cultural Affairs. Write a haiku about a distinct moment…
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Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Tampa has postponed the 2020 Mayor’s River O’Green Fest scheduled for this Saturday, March 14. This decision was made after a meeting with the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group, which met earlier…
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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 Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management supports and empathizes with the many City of Tampa businesses who have been affected by COVID-19, Coronavirus. During these challenging times, we have coordinated…
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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 Ford, Chief Operating Officer of the BucsWHAT:…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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The City of Tampa needs your input to identify the most critical areas of focus to build a more sustainable and resilient city. The City of Tampa is launching the Community Input Tool for the Resilient Tampa Roadmap. This tool will help identify…
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The Tampa City Council unanimously passed a resolution today supporting the restriction of single-use plastics and styrofoam on City properties. The City of Tampa’s Sustainability and Resilience Officer, Whit Remer, presented the…
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Mayor Jane Castor and TPD Chief Brian Dugan held a press conference today to share how the Tampa Police Department has taken action since Saturday to embrace findings from the Mayor’s Community Task Force on Policing, and outline next steps to…
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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, Jena Hudson, Paige Greenlee, and Tom DiFioreWHAT: Facebook…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor Teamed Up With USF, UT, and HCC to Spread Message of Safety.
https://youtu.be/qvPNOToQtf8 Find script here:Hello students, this is ____________! As we welcome you to campus for another…
https://youtu.be/qvPNOToQtf8 Find script here:Hello students, this is ____________! As we welcome you to campus for another…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Tampa Police Chief Brian Dugan will hold a virtual press conference following the unveiling of the findings on Community Task Force on Policing. The community policing workshop sessions generated thoughts and concerns that…
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Mayor Castor established the Mayor’s Community Task Force on Policing to offer a platform where local leaders, activists, and subject-matter experts could have important conversations related to police reform and racial justice. The group, led by…
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As part of Mayor Castor’s commitment to Vision Zero and transforming Tampa’s tomorrow, the City of Tampa will unveil our fifth Crosswalks to Classrooms project at Broward Elementary Monday, August 31 at 7:30 a.m., enlivening the crosswalk at…
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Through the Community Development Block Grant program, the City of Tampa was proud to award Sunrise Children’s Services (formerly known as United Cerebral Palsy of Tampa Bay, Inc.) a grant of $585,687 to support their mission of providing…
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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. We will also be lighting up Old City Hall purple and gold in celebration WHO: Mayor Jane Castor,…
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On Friday, August 21st from 9 am to noon, a new Crosswalks to Classrooms project will be painted at Broward Elementary School (weather permitting). Artist Jay Giroux of READ will paint a crosswalk mural featuring designs from popular…
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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 Marilyn Stephens, Assistant Regional Census Manager for Census 2020 …
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Today at 10:00 a.m., Mayor Jane Castor will join the U.S. Conference of Mayors to unveil police reform and racial justice report as part of a multi-month working group. Who: Mayor Jane Castor and USCM working groupWhat:…
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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 LaMarre, Meteorologist In Charge of the National Weather…
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As part of Mayor Jane Castor’s mission for Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow, she has worked with the Tampa City Council to assemble a group of subject matter experts, key stakeholders, and community leaders to participate in an Economic Advisory Team…
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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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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
WHERE: Facebook Live WHEN: …
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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