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Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, and staff recently celebrated Tampa-native Fred McGriff’s induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Italian Flag Raising Ceremony

The public is invited to help raise an Italian flag at Old City Hall and the Tampa Municipal Office Building lobby on October 10 at 11 am, celebrating Tampa’s Italian roots and our long-lasting friendship with Italy and the city of Agrigento, with whom the City of Tampa has a Sister City Agreement since July 1991.

35th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration

The City of Tampa and the Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Committee invites the public to the 35th Annual Mayor’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration (https://www.tampa.gov/events/35th-annual-hispanic-heritage-celebration/127261) on September 27 at 11 am at the Tampa Theatre. There will be live entertainment and free lunch for the first 200 guests.

Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project Update Meeting

The Southeast Seminole Heights Flooding Relief Project (https://seminoleheightsstormwater.com/) is well underway. On September 27 at 6 pm, join a community update meeting at the Seminole Garden Center to hear a brief presentation on construction progress, challenges to date, and future work to be done - followed by a Q&A session.

Job of the Week

The Water Department is hiring a Water Treatment Plant Operator (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=230913&R2=331100&R3=001) to conduct water treatment analysis and human-machine interface management within a state-licensed water production facility. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school and one (1) year of work experience in maintenance and/or repair - or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Tampa Bay EDC wins top international award (https://www.businessobserverfl.com/news/2023/sep/22/tampa-bay-edc-wins-top-award/)
Business Observer FL
The Tampa Bay EDC is one of only 72 accredited economic development organizations across the globe, according to the IEDC.
Tampa launches Soulwalk Community Cookbook; Calling for recipes
Tampa launches Soulwalk Community Cookbook; Calling for recipes (https://www.wfla.com/news/for-the-culture/tampa-launches-soulwalk-community-cookbook-calling-for-recipes/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
City of Tampa officials are asking for family recipes as they launch a new community cookbook.
City of Tampa urging residents to conserve water after buying water twice this year
City of Tampa urging residents to conserve water after buying water twice this year (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-of-tampa-urging-residents-to-conserve-water-after-buying-water-twice-this-year)
FOX13
As a result of the city having to buy water this spring, officials said residents will notice an extra charge on their bills now.
Bucs legend Ronde Barber honored by City of Tampa (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/bucs-legend-ronde-barber-honored-by-city-of-tampa)
ABC Action News
Mayor Jane Castor officially proclaimed Sept. 20 Ronde Barber Day in honor of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Famer.
Tampa granted $4.6M to combat youth homelessness
Tampa granted $4.6M to combat youth homelessness (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-granted-4-6m-to-combat-youth-homelessness/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
Mayor Jane Castor said there is a number of great programs in Tampa, Hillsborough County, and Pinellas County as well.
Tampa hosts first-ever World Car-Free Day celebration (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-hosts-first-ever-world-car-free-day-celebration)
FOX13
Tampa Downtown Partnership, Walk Bike Tampa and the City of Tampa hosted the event.

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SPECIAL FEATURE SECTION
Did you know that our Equal Business Opportunity Office provides our local business with resources, provides access to business opportunities, and encourages enrollment in training? Small, women, minority, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Business (SDVOSB) & Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and LGBT-owned businesses are all welcome to get certified: ** tampa.gov/msbd (http://tampa.gov/msbd)
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet Kimber Spitsberg, a paralegal in the Legal Department. She has worked for the City of Tampa for 17 years and enjoys that her position involves interacting with staff from every department within the City.

What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy live theater, cooking, connecting with family and friends, and most of all planning activities and experiences that bring joy to and improve the quality of life for a parent.

Where’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? A Taste of Boston at Ballast Point Park. The park has some nice sitting areas to enjoy views of the Tampa Skyline and the yummy lobster rolls served at A Taste of Boston. I do miss their conch fritters. Also, the Park’s boat ramp and dock can sometimes be seriously entertaining.

What’s the craziest thing you’ve seen on the job? This wasn’t crazy at all. It was amazing! In 2008 the City Attorney’s office defended the City of Tampa in a civil suit wherein a Tampa Bay family sued the City for payment on a 147-year-old Civil War debt (a $299.58 promissory note). The family was seeking to collect $299.58 + 22.6 million in interest for military supplies purchased on loan in 1861. The research was most interesting. In the end, the City prevailed, this Tampa Bay family reimbursed all costs incurred by the City for defending the suit, and counsel for the family walked into our office to hand-deliver the original of the 147-year-old promissory note. The City donated that Promissory note to the Tampa History Center.

What is your dream vacation? South Africa is a destination that I would like to visit and experience a safari, tour its vineyards, sip its wine, and see its waterfalls. It is on my bucket list.

What reality show would you want to be on? No! Not me – not ever! Admittedly a guilty pleasure is watching Naked & Afraid. I am in awe of the participants’ survival skills. However, I would never consider taking part. Fear would immediately cause me to tap out (lions, tigers, and SNAKES).
COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, September 25 at 10 a.m.
Press Conference – SOULWALK COOKBOOK KICK OFF

Monday, September 25 at 1 p.m.
TAMPA POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION’S 14th ANNUAL OUR HEROES' MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT LUNCHEON

Monday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Monday, September 25 at 6 p.m.
TAMPA CHAMBER FAMU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION’S COMMUNITY LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION FORUM

Tuesday, September 26 at 9:30 a.m.
INTERNATIONAL ROCK YOUR SCHOOL - GET YOUR TEACH ON EVENT | BULLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION

Tuesday, September 26 at 10:30 a.m.
Press Conference/Ribbon Cutting – CAL DICKSON TENNIS CENTER

Wednesday, September 27 at 11 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA 35th ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION

Thursday, September 28 at 8:45 a.m.
THE ABLE TRUST, DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH CELEBRATION

Thursday, September 28 at 10:45 a.m.
THE FRANCISCAN CENTER'S FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION DAY 10th ANNIVERSARY

Friday, September 28 – Friday, October 6
TAMPA SISTER CITIES – LEHAVRE, FRANCE MISSION
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