Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council members, and City staff joined the groundbreaking of Gas Worx, located between the Ybor Historic District and Channel District. This new development will have nearly 5,000 residences, more than 500,000 square…

City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor Weekly News - February 27, 2023 The City of Tampa recently launched Soulwalk, a new art & heritage trail celebrating Black History. The map's trail spans approximately 46 miles and 25 neighborhoods and…

The City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc. hosted an incredible 35th Annual Black History Celebration this morning. The theme was "Education & Scholarship: Then and Now," and recognized members of the community for their dedication to…

Mayor Jane Castor and Rep. Kathy Castor announced some of the new road safety projects coming soon to underserved communities within the City of Tampa. The projects will be paid for with new federal dollars under the Safe Streets and Roads for All…

Pirates have invaded our fair city! They forced Mayor Jane Castor to turn over the key to the city, and then held a parade along Bayshore Boulevard and Downtown Tampa. See photos on Facebook and share them with your networks. Get Involved 813…

2023 Gasparilla Invasion & Parade Over 300,000 spectators are expected to line the streets near Bayshore Blvd to watch the Seminole Hard Rock Gasparilla Pirate Fest on January 28. Visit our City of Tampa website for information on event…

GET INVOLVED Children’s Gasparilla Yo ho, little swashbucklers! The 2023 Children’s Gasparilla is this Saturday, January 21 along Bayshore Boulevard. The festivities start at 2pm and include the Preschoolers’ Stroll, Air…

REAKING NEWS: A group of Gasparilla pirates recently attempted to break into City Hall early - with the intent of stealing the key to the city and causing general mayhem. These efforts were foiled by Alcaldesa, “The Big Dog,” who proved…

The most up-to-date crime data the FBI recently released on a limited number of cities shows that Tampa remains one of the safest cities of its size. This chart highlights Tampa data and official statistics for comparably-sized cities (other…

Mayor Jane Castor, Councilman Luis Viera, and community members helped celebrate the grand opening of the New Tampa All-Abilities Playground, the first inclusive and sensory-friendly playground fully funded by the City of Tampa. The New Tampa All…

City Of Tampa Mayor Weekly News - December 19, 2022 Mayor Jane Castor teamed up with OnBikes for the fourth year of Caroling with Castor, an event to distribute bicycles to deserving children throughout the City of Tampa. GET INVOLVED …

Mayor Jane Castor & City staff delivered Holiday Food Baskets and holiday cheer to residents throughout the community. This year, City of Tampa employees came together to donate all the items needed to assemble 394 baskets, helping 199 families.…

Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, and community members recently broke ground on a transformational improvement project at Forest Hills Park. Renovations will include a state-of-the-art multipurpose sports field, stormwater improvements, a .6…

More than a train station, Tampa Union Station has been a landmark for generations of Tampa travelers and residents for 110 years. Mayor Jane Castor, the Friends of Tampa Union Station, and community members recently celebrated the restoration of…

Mayor Jane Castor and City staff visited several schools across Tampa for the Great American Teach-In. Answering questions on everything from favorite cookies to favorite parts of the job, they explained their roles both within the City of Tampa…

Mayor Jane Castor Honors Veterans Day with Military Officials, Veterans, and CRISP (Commitment, Respect, Integrity, Service, Pride), a local organization that celebrates the contributions of Tampa to the US Military. The City of Tampa is recognizing…

Did you know that since launching in July 2022, Tampa’s trash boat (the “Litter Skimmer”) has collected over 19,000 pounds of litter and debris from our waterways? Last weekend, the Litter Skimmer and City staff collected debris at…

Happy Halloween! Mayor Jane Castor & Ana had a scary good time with ghouls & goblins of all ages at the 6th Annual Tampa Riverwalk Trick or Treat. Our community has so much talent and creativity! GET INVOLVED Tampa's Water Use…

Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition, and community partners gathered at Perry Harvey Sr. Park last week to sign an Executive Order, officially designating Juneteenth as an official City of Tampa holiday. City of…

In Tampa, we are proud of our diversity and we are grateful for the many contributions of Tampa’s Hispanic community. Mayor Jane Castor and the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee hosted the City’s 34th Annual Hispanic Heritage…

Mayor Jane Castor, Councilwoman Hurtak, and the Housing & Community Development team announced the reopening of the Rental & Move-In Assistance Program to continue helping local renters facing financial hardship due to rising rent prices.…

City Of Tampa Mayor Weekly News - October 3, 2022 Our community was prepared for the worst from Hurricane Ian, but we were extremely fortunate to avoid major storm damages. After ensuring our city was on its feet, Tampa Police Department &…

Mayor Jane Castor joined the 2022 Fancy Women Bike Ride, which highlights multimodal transit options, celebrates World Car Free Day (September 22), and supports our commitment to Vision Zero for zero deaths and serious injuries on our roadways. …

Chief Tripp, Chief O’Connor, and Mayor Castor joined Mission BBQ’s September 11th commemoration event to pay their respects for the many lives lost 21 years ago. May we all never forget the victims and may we always remember the heroes…

Monkeypox Vaccine At-risk members of our Tampa community can now request an appointment to receive the monkeypox vaccine through the Hillsborough County Department of Health. Schedule your vaccine today to protect yourself, your friends and your…

Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, & community members celebrated the demolition of the Penny Saver, which will soon be the site of a new, state-of-the-art recreation complex at Fair Oaks Park. Watch the video to learn more about the project…

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Hate has no place in the City of Tampa. The Tampa JCCs & Federation's "Shine a Light" Youth Art Contest raised awareness of anti-Semitism by sharing educational resources and empowering individuals to stand up against hatred. Mayor Jane Castor…

Archives Awareness Week Celebrate the City of Tampa’s 135th Birthday by participating in Archives Awareness Week! Throughout the week (July 11 – 15th), enjoy free exhibits and programs honoring our city's history, including “The…

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Mayor Jane Castor and City staff recently hosted a Homeownership Event, where hundreds of attendees participated in workshops, met with over 50 community partner vendors, and even went on a bus tour to view future Infill Housing program spaces. The…

Mayor Jane Castor, RL Builders, and Tampa City Council celebrated the completion of the first of 17 affordable homes in Phase II of the City of Tampa's Infill Housing Program. Many of the developers participating in this program, including RL…

Hundreds of kids came together for Mayor Jane’s Play Ball Clinic at the West Tampa Little League this weekend to meet the Tampa Bay Rays, celebrate the ribbon cutting for a multi-purpose field and play ball! Mayor Jane Castor poses with…

The City of Tampa hosted a Discussion on Homelessness on Tuesday, bringing together key leaders to share resources, answer questions from the community and discuss how we can help those most in need. GET INVOLVED Signing Day Hey, jobseekers!…