The Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a welcome reception for event planners from Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Raymond James Stadium and Mayor Iorio welcomed the organizers to our community.
 

Representative Arthenia Joyner, District 59, Hillsborough County Commissioner Jan Platt and Mayor Pam Iorio welcomed the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women to Tampa, during the opening reception for the 2004 Annual Conference. Representative Joyner serves as the organization's conference chair.

In recognition of her retirement, Angela Howard received a letter of thanks for her many years of service to the citizens of Tampa. Angela has been a public servant for 30 years in the Revenue and Finance Department and she will be missed by her colleagues.

During the video taping of a public service announcement for The Florida Aquarium showcasing its newest attraction Explore-a-Shore, the Mayor spoke with visitors about their trip to the Aquarium. The 30 second segment will soon air on City of Tampa Television, Channel 15.

Elementary and middle school students participating in the summer program at the East Tampa Learning Academy, read with the Mayor at the Youth Opportunities Center.

Tampa Bay Lightning General Manager Jay Feaster and Coach John Tortorella attended the Annual Tampa Bay Buccaneers Luncheon hosted by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and presented by TECO Energy. The event was held at the Tampa Marriott Waterside.

Sponsored by Verizon and Books are Fun, a division of Reader's Digest, local teachers from the School District of Hillsborough County will conduct the Mayor's Summer Reading Program in six City of Tampa recreation centers. Books are Fun representative Carmen Ganni showed McLane Middle School teacher Candace Chatmen incentive give-aways for children to encourage reading such as pencils, markers, erasers and certificates.

The City of Tampa welcomed home resident and World Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion Antonio Tarver to city hall. The Mayor proclaimed June 18, 2004 "Antonio Magic Man Tarver Day" and gave him a key to the City of Tampa.

Students participating in the Mayor's Beautification Program's STEPS program (Success Through Environmental Partnerships & Service) met with the Mayor during their 2004 summer program field trip activities day. Following their visit to city hall, the students practiced interviewing skills at a local law firm.

The Tampa Bay Chapter of Sales & Marketing Executives International held their Annual Peak Performer Awards Night and Annual Dinner at Higgins Hall. The Peak Performer Award honors sales and marketing excellence from local professionals.

During the 87th Annual American Red Cross Meeting, the organization presented the Van McNeel community service award to Bank of America for their outstanding support and commitment to the Tampa Bay Chapter.

Attendees of the 2004 Annual Congressional Session of the District Congress of Christian Workers received a warm welcome from Mayor Pam Iorio, on behalf of the City of Tampa. The week-long event was held at St. Mathew Missionary Baptist Church in East Tampa.

The Bank of St. Petersburg and its officers officially celebrated the opening of their new headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony held in front of the bank's doors at One Tampa City Center, located on Jackson Street in downtown Tampa.

The CDC of East Tampa held a clean-up event for a recently acquired property in their community. Led by Chloe Coney, the CDC will transform the former night club establishment into a Urban Enterprise Center geared toward creating jobs in the community.

During the Tampa Heights Greenprinting Festival, the conceptual plan for Robles Park was unveiled to the community. Greenprinting is a unique public/private partnership between the residents of Tampa Heights, the Mayor's Beautification Program, the Lykes Foundation and the City of Tampa. It recognizes the importance of open spaces to our quality of life.
 

Southeast Seminole Heights Neighborhood Association President Beverly Morrow was joined by Mayor Pam Iorio and Tampa City Council Members Rose Ferlita and Kevin White for the unveiling of the 2003 Neighborhood of the Year sign. The recently installed marker along Nebraska Avenue recognizes the association's achievement of the 2003 Neighborhood of the Year Award received last year during the Neighborhoods USA conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee .

Lightning Strikes to Win Stanley Cup, City Celebrates With Victory Parade
June 9, 2004

The victory parade featured Lightning players, coaches and staff as well as Mayor Pam Iorio, Mayor Rick Baker of St. Petersburg, Mayor Brian Aungst of Clearwater, Tampa City Council Chair Gwen Miller and Hillsborough County Board of County Commission Chair Tom Scott. Tampa Police Department and Tampa Fire Rescue were also among the participants.

During the celebration, which included highlights from Game 7 of the championship playoff, Lightning players and coaching staff had an opportunity to thank fans for their unwavering support. Both the parade and victory celebration afforded fans an opportunity to view Lord Stanley's Cup and the Conn Smythe Trophy won by center Brad Richards as playoff MVP.

On Thursday, June 10, a day following the celebration, Martin St. Louis received the Hart Trophy as the National Hockey League's MVP. St. Louis also captured the Art Ross Trophy as the League’s scoring leader.

June 8, 2004

In honor of National Garden Week, members of the Davis Islands Garden Club received a proclamation from the mayor on behalf of the city that commemorates the annual celebration.
 

June 7, 2004

In celebration of Code Enforcement Appreciation Week, Mayor Pam Iorio met with the code enforcement department as well as the solid waste department's code enforcement team. She presented employees with an official proclamation that will be placed in the department's office, located in the historic Free Library.

June 4, 2004

Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla recreated a group photo from 1904 on the grounds of the University of Tampa, then known as the Tampa Bay Hotel. The photo was taken for the Gasparilla Centennial Book, which will chronicle the history of Gasparilla. Krewe members as well as the Fair Authority, Tampa Yacht Club, and past queens participated in the photo.
 

June 2, 2004

Young women from all over Hillsborough County participating in Girls State met with the mayor to discuss women in politics as well as local issues in our community. The girls had an opportunity to ask questions and discuss their ideas.

Three local Girl Scouts visited with the mayor after being recognized for selling over 1500 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies during their annual drive. The Girl Scouts spent the day meeting with local community leaders and enjoying a morning at International Plaza.