City of Tampa News & Public Notices for General

City of Tampa Offices will be Closed for Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST

City of Tampa offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th and Friday, November 27th in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

All-America City Award Quilt in Tampa

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:00 EST

Tampa, Fla. (November 18, 2009) – The City of Tampa was one of the 31 cities that participated in the National Civic League’s All-America City Awards in June. As a participant, the City of Tampa created a square for the All-America-City quilt, which includes squares from all of the 31 cities. The City of Tampa square depicts the Gasparilla ship and the Tampa skyline.

Automated Scale at McKay Bay Opens for City Vehicles

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:27:00 EST

Automated Scale at McKay Bay Opens for City Vehicles - New scale decreases wait time at facility for users

Tampa, Fla. (November 10, 2009) —The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management is pleased to announce the opening of a new scale lane at the McKay Bay Weigh Station that is automated and does not require an attendant. Currently, this lane is for City of Tampa vehicles only. However, by diverting City vehicles to the automated lane it will decrease wait time for all other weigh-station users.

The Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Magazine Name Top Digital Cities in America

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:42:00 EST

e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities magazine have named the most advanced digital cities in America. The cities were chosen from the results of the ninth annual Digital Cities Survey, which examines how municipalities incorporate information technology into operations which better serve citizens engaging with local government.

Emergency Planning Guide

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

The hurricane season is from June 1st to November 30th; to help you prepare, view our emergency planning guide.

Stimulus boosts dump cleanups

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:54:00 EST

Federal stimulus money is coming to Tampa to help the city clean up illegal dump sites and other polluted properties in East Tampa, Drew Park, Tampa Heights and the Central Park area.

City Web site tracks stimulus cash

Mon, 11 May 2009 14:51:00 EST

City officials have launched a Web site to track federal stimulus dollars headed to Tampa. You can access the site at tampagov. net/recovery.

City of Tampa Set to Celebrate Women’s History Month - Josephine Howard Stafford Memorial Award to be Presented at Celebration

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 20:02:00 EST

The City of Tampa will hold its 13th Annual Women’s History Month Celebration on Tuesday, March 10 at 11 a.m.

City of Tampa to be Presented with Gold Designation Certificate from Florida Green Building Coalition

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:31:00 EST

The Florida Green Building Coalition will formally present Mayor Pam Iorio with Tampa’s Green Local Government - Gold Designation Level Certification for continuous commitment to the environment.

40th Street Corridor Project - Work Set to begin on segment C

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:12:00 EST

Citizens, community leaders and the 40th Street Task Force will join Mayor Pam Iorio for a sign unveiling ceremony to signify the start of construction for Segment C of the 40th Street Corridor Project.

Mayor Issues Official Statement Regarding Preliminary Zoo Audit

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:37:00 EST

The City of Tampa embarked on an audit of the Zoo after media reports revealed that the Zoo president/CEO had opened a for-profit venture called Safari Wild and the Zoo had built a structure on the property.

Mayor Appoints Tampa Housing Authority Commissioner - Hersey Jackson selected as resident representative

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:37:00 EST

City of Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio has selected Hersey Jackson, 52, to fill the current resident vacancy position on the Tampa Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.

Mayor Set to Hold News Conference Regarding the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:32:00 EST

Mayor Set to Hold News Conference Regarding the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Ybor City’s 7th Avenue - One of America’s 10 Great Streets - City holds ceremony to celebrate designation

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:21:00 EST

Business and community leaders will join Mayor Pam Iorio and American Planning Association (APA) President Bob Hunter for a sign unveiling ceremony to celebrate One of America's 10 Great Streets, 7th Avenue.

Mayor and Tampa Downtown Partnership Unveil New Wayfinding Sign Program

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 09:42:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio and the Tampa Downtown Partnership are joining together to officially unveil a new wayfinding sign program in downtown Tampa.

City of Tampa to Host Celebration Event in Honor of the Tampa Bay Rays

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:05:00 EST

The City of Tampa will hold a celebration event in honor of the Tampa Bay Rays, American League Champions.

Mayors Place Friendly Wager on World Series

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:04:00 EST

As the Tampa Bay Rays prepare to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2008 World Series, the mayors made a friendly wager on the outcome of the Championship series between the Rays and the Phillies.

Mayor Congratulates Rays on ALCS Win

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:51:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio issued a letter of congratulations today to the Tampa Bay Rays for clenching a spot in the 2008 World Series.

Tampa City Councilman Charlie Miranda will be attending the celebration in St. Petersburg this evening and will present the letter on Mayor Iorio's behalf.

Mayor's Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Annual Job Fair - Event to be held on October 29 at Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance

Wed, 8 Oct 2008 09:05:00 EST

The Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities will hold its 21st Annual Job Fair on Wednesday, October 29, 2008.

City of Tampa Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Season - Committee extends invitation to its 20th anniversary program

Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:03:00 EST

The Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee will hold their annual celebration on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 11 a.m.

“Mayor’s Book Talk” Welcomes Local Author Jack Fernandez - New fifth grade students join the mayor’s book discussion group

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 14:00:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio’s guest on the October episode of “Mayor’s Book Talk” will be Jack Fernandez, a retired chemistry professor emeritus from the University of South Florida.

Tampa Set to Host Catch the Rays on the Riverwalk - Community invited to watch the Rays game at free, family-friendly event

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 09:15:00 EST

The City of Tampa’s official “Tampa Bay Rays Day” just got a new, designated event that is sure to be a homerun with the fans – Catch the Rays on the Riverwalk.

Mayor to Honor Two Citrus Park Championship Teams

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:09:00 EST

Mayor Iorio will welcome the Citrus Park Little League Baseball and the Citrus Park Big League Softball teams to City Hall to present them with congratulatory letters.

Mayor Declares Friday “Tampa Bay Rays Day” - Community invited to show support for the Rays

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 08:25:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio has declared Friday, September 26, 2008, Tampa Bay Rays Day in the city of Tampa.

Mayor Iorio to Join "Top Chef: The Tour" on Saturday

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:14:00 EST

Mayor Iorio is scheduled to join the chefs for the first live interactive show at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2008 at the Ybor City Market, located in Centennial Park on the corner of 8th Avenue and 19th Street.

Mayor to Present Disability Awards at Alliance Luncheon

Fri, 5 Sep 2008 13:23:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio will present four awards for excellence in service to persons with disabilities during the Mayor’s Alliance for Persons with Disabilities Awards Luncheon.

“Mayor’s Book Talk” Welcomes Legal Thriller Writer James Sheehan

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:43:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio’s guest on the September episode of “Mayor’s Book Talk” will be legal-thriller author and seasoned St. Petersburg trial lawyer, James Sheehan.

Mayor Iorio to Host Next Town Hall Meeting

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:36:00 EST

Mayor Pam Iorio will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. The meeting will be held at Graham Elementary School in the media center, located at 2915 North Massachusetts Avenue, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mayor Announces Funding for Arts, Cultural and Service Organizations to Continue - Over $3 million in operating support will be budgeted for fiscal year 2009

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:38:00 EST

Despite a budget shortfall, Mayor Pam Iorio announced today to the 21 arts, cultural, and service organizations the city subsidizes each year that she will not reduce their funding for the upcoming fiscal year.

Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council to Present Public Forum

Mon, 12 May 2008 16:33:00 EST

The Mayor’s Hispanic Advisory Council will host a public forum on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at the Iglesia de Dios La Senda Antigua, located at 4810 North Howard Avenue. An information expo will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion from 7 to 9 p.m. This forum is free and open to the public.