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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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Tampa Convention Center to announce new accreditation and design build contractor for its capital improvement campaign. WHO: Mayor Jane Castor, Ms. Carole Post – Administrator for Development and Economic Opportunity, Project…
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The City of Tampa received four (4) Planning & Design Awards, presented at the Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission’s 38th Annual Planning & Design Awards virtual event. The awards program is a well-respected tradition that…
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WHO: Mayor Jane Castor and Supervisor of Elections Craig LatimerWHAT: Facebook Live Update on Election 2020.WHERE: www.facebook.com/cityoftampaFLWHEN: October…
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Who: Mayor Jane Castor; Interim Parks & Recreation Director; Sherisha Hills, and other Departmental Team Members
What: Tampa resident, Lydia Mones will celebrate turning 100 years old on…
What: Tampa resident, Lydia Mones will celebrate turning 100 years old on…
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“This is a difficult day for all involved. My thoughts are with the family who lost a loved one under tragic circumstances, with the officers who were put into a position that required them to use deadly force, and the innocent store employees who…
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The City of Tampa Utilities section will resume normal collections activity on November 1, 2020. Normal collections activity had been suspended prior to COVID-19 due to a recent Customer Information System conversion. That suspension was…
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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 on the…
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To celebrate an exciting Stanley Cup matchup, Mayor Jane Castor is sending a gift basket full of Tampa treasures to City of Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. At the start of the Stanley Cup Finals, Mayor Castor and Mayor Johnson made a bet that…
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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, Victor Hedman, and Alex KillornWHAT:…
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In honor of Pedestrian Safety Month, the City of Tampa will be increasing public outreach efforts this October to raise awareness about the importance of pedestrian safety, share tips, and challenge the community to be a part of the City’s Vision…
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Mayor Jane Castor and Neighborhood and Community Affairs Administrator Ocea Wynn, selected Sherisha Hills to serve as the interim director of Tampa’s Parks and Recreation Department. Hills is a current…
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On Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th, from 9 am to noon, two new Crosswalks to Classrooms murals will be painted at Edison and Dale Mabry Elementary Schools (weather permitting). Artist Jay Giroux of the READ…
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Tomorrow, September 29th at 10:00 a.m. Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Councilman Charlie Miranda and the Rays mascot Raymond as they “Rays” the Rays flag over Old City Hall and drop a Rays banner on the Tampa municipal…
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The City of Tampa and Mayor Jane Castor are saluting Gold Star mothers and families by flying the Gold Star Service Flag and lighting Old City Hall purple and gold. Gold Star Mother's and Family’s Day is recognized on the last Sunday in…
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With the 2020 presidential election day just over a month away, Mayor Jane Castor is urging the Tampa community to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day. The non-partisan holiday has been observed on the fourth Tuesday of…
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Lord Stanley's Cup won't be the only prize on the line this month in the NHL finals.Mayor Eric Johnson and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on Monday announced they have made a friendly wager on the Dallas Stars-Tampa Bay Lightning series."We are extremely…
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On Monday, Sept. 21, Mayor Jane Castor will be joined by Congresswoman Kathy Castor to discuss the $24 million BUILD Grant the City of Tampa received from the U.S. Department of Transportation. WHO: Tampa Mayor…
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