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Mayor Jane Castor handed over the keys to the city to the Gasparilla Pirates on Saturday! In turn, they threw an incredible Gasparilla Parade of Pirates along Bayshore Blvd.
Mayor Jane Castor handed over the keys to the city to the Gasparilla Pirates on Saturday! In turn, they threw an incredible Gasparilla Parade of Pirates along Bayshore Blvd.
GET INVOLVED
Hurricane Recovery Update Meetings

Was your home impacted by Hurricanes Helene or Milton? Join one of four upcoming Hurricane Recovery Update Meetings to learn more about recovery efforts, FEMA's 50% rule, permitting, and other resources to assist your hurricane-impacted homes. In addition to City staff, FEMA representatives will be on-site to provide home improvements tips, guidance on how to reduce damages caused by future storms, and info on upcoming financial assistance programs to help with private residential mitigation projects. There are four meetings scheduled throughout the city, hosted from 6 pm -7 pm:

* January 27: DeSoto Elementary School (2618 Corrine St)
* January 29: Babe Zaharias Clubhouse (11412 N Forest Hills Dr)
* February 4: Port Tampa Community Center (4702 W McCoy St)
* February 5: Copeland Park Community Center (11001 N 15th St)

Black Love Series

To kickoff Black History Month, the Black Love Classic Movie Series returns in 2025 with a new genre: Blerds. Shorthand for “black nerds,” blerd culture celebrates those heroes – both “super” and everyday – who stir the imagination and spark creativity. This year’s Black Love classics series, presented by Tampa Electric (TECO) in collaboration with the City of Tampa Community Engagement & Partnerships Department, reflects Tampa Theatre’s commitment to representation and the magic of the movies with “Rise of the Blerds” every Sunday in February. Tickets may be purchased at the box office and online at tampatheatre.org (https://tampatheatre.org/movie-categories/black-love/) .

* February 2: Black Panther. Guests are invited to dress as their favorite superheroes for photo ops and an on-stage costume parade hosted by Tampa-based nerd-core rapper Swell Rell before the film. And while the film celebrates fictional superheros, guests are invited to come meet the REAL superheroes in our community with a family-friendly “Touch A Truck” event on Franklin Street from 2-3 p.m. featuring first responders, TECO line trucks, and others who aided the clean-up efforts after the October hurricanes.
* February 9: Fast Color. Guests are invited to come early to meet some of Tampa’s Blerd community and join in a conversation about centuries-old stereotypes, pop culture, and claiming their space, starting at 2pm in the lobby.
* February 16: Nope. Guests are encouraged to stay after the film for a deep-dive discussion into Peele’s storytelling and directorial choices.
* February 23: Hidden Figures. Guests are encouraged to stay after the film for a panel discussion featuring local Black women who are making waves in STEM-based careers.

Free Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Tampa Parks & Recreation

Cultivate inner peace, strength, and flexibility through yoga! On Wednesdays until February 26, the Parks & Recreation team is offering yoga classes (https://www.tampa.gov/events/free-vinyasa-flow-yoga/162681) for all levels at the Seminole Garden Center (5800 N Central Ave). Limited number of mats available. Please bring your own mat (if possible) and a water bottle. Class is free with a current Rec Card.

Borrell Park Community Meeting

Join City of Tampa staff and the East Tampa CRA on February 5 at 6:30 pm – 8 pm for an important meeting about the future of Borrell Park (https://www.tampa.gov/events/borrell-park-community-meeting/162731) . Attendees will learn about park improvements and on-going safety measures, as well as participate in discussions.

Lifeguard Rookie School

Interested in Join the Tampa Parks and Recreation aquatics team at Lifeguard Rookie School (https://www.tampa.gov/events/lifeguard-rookie-school-2025-ingraham/162656) on February 8 at 10 am. It’s free and no registration is needed. Just show up on time and be ready to swim. Pass two lifeguard prerequisite tests, and you’ll advance to the lifeguard class!

Job of the Week

The Mobility Division is hiring a Smart Mobility Chief Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=250107&R2=427760&R3=001) to serve as Engineer of Record of signal design and is responsible for overseeing planning, design, review, and construction of CIP traffic signals using eBuilder. This position will also oversee Right-of-Way Permitting, which includes the installation of the asset and temporary traffic control during construction using Accela and one.network. Applicants should be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or have Professional Engineer registration from another state and the ability to obtain Florida registration within six (6) months of employment.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES
Gasparilla 2025: Tampa mayor hands over key to city to pirate invaders
Gasparilla 2025: Tampa mayor hands over key to city to pirate invaders (https://www.wfla.com/news/gasparilla/gasparilla-2025-tampa-mayor-hands-over-key-to-city-to-pirate-invaders/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
Pirates have taken over the city of Tampa, at least for the day.

Tampa’s $56 million West Riverwalk extension project moves forward
Tampa’s $56 million West Riverwalk extension project moves forward (https://thatssotampa.com/tampa-riverwalk-west-extension/)
That’s So Tampa
The $56 million project will add 5.5 miles of new protected pathways, effectively doubling the current 2.6-mile stretch.

City of Tampa celebrating life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade
City of Tampa celebrating life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a parade (https://www.wtsp.com/video/news/local/city-of-tampa-celebrating-life-of-martin-luther-king-jr-with-a-parade/67-52264a92-b1a1-40ba-b1ab-22d2ea61a58e)
10 Tampa Bay
The parade was scheduled to kick off at noon on January 20.

City of Tampa names new housing development director
City of Tampa names new housing development director (https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2025/01/14/city-of-tampa-names-new-housing-development-director)
Spectrum Bay News 9
“Jeff McKittrick is a recognized leader who understands our housing and affordability crisis,” said Castor.
Here's what you can do with your unwanted Gasparilla beads
Here's what you can do with your unwanted Gasparilla beads (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/what-to-do-beads-gasparilla-tampa/67-56ea2581-ba74-48be-99b2-5a8afd0b9056)
10 Tampa Bay
The city of Tampa is urging Gasparilla pirates to properly dispose of their unwanted beads at one of four collection sites.
Tampa leaders announce next phases of Green Spine Cycle Track
Tampa leaders announce next phases of Green Spine Cycle Track (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-leaders-announce-next-phases-green-spine-cycle-track)
FOX13
The total length of the track will expand to about 3 miles.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Meet June Li
Meet June Li, an Engineer II in the Permitting Division of the Wastewater Department. She has worked for the City of Tampa for 11 years and she enjoys that every day is different in her role.

What is your favorite restaurant in Tampa? With temperature ranging from 30’s to 50’s lately, any restaurant serving a Hot Pot sounds wonderful to me.

Where is your favorite place in Tampa? I like Lettuce Lake Park. The boardwalk is a great place for a nice walk and I see wildlife sometimes.

What are you reading right now? I’m re-reading a Chinese book; it’s title could be loosely translated to “Descendants of the River”.

What is your dream vacation? I love places like Alaska or Glacier National Park. To somebody who lives in south Florida, those places are almost like a different world.

What is your favorite movie? I like the new Dune movies. The visuals are stunning. I’m looking forward to the next one.
SPECIAL FEATURE
Healthy infrastructure is the foundation of a strong city, which is why the City of Tampa launched the Progressive Infrastructure Plan to Ensure Sustainability (PIPES).Launched in Mayor Castor’s first year in office, it is the largest public works project in the City’s history.1,100 manholes and 49 miles of wastewater gravity mainline pipes have been rehabilitated since 2022. These pipes range in diameters from 8” to 24”, located in areas like Virginia Park, Forest Hills, McFarlane Park, and East Tampa.
Healthy infrastructure is the foundation of a strong city, which is why the City of Tampa launched the Progressive Infrastructure Plan to Ensure Sustainability (PIPES).Launched in Mayor Castor’s first year in office, it is the largest public works project in the City’s history.1,100 manholes and 49 miles of wastewater gravity mainline pipes have been rehabilitated since 2022. These pipes range in diameters from 8” to 24”, located in areas like Virginia Park, Forest Hills, McFarlane Park, and East Tampa.

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Gasparilla Clean Up

Big thanks to these hardworking City of Tampa crews that restore our city’s streets by the next morning after Gasparilla! They utilize street sweepers to efficiently pick up beads, trash, and other debris from our city streets.

COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, January 27 at 10 a.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE – MAIN STREET QUICK BUILD

Monday, January 27 at 11:30 a.m.
SUNCOAST TIGER BAY CLUB STATE OF THE BAY 2025

Monday, January 27 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, January 28 at 8:15 a.m.
Fireside Chat - SOUTH TAMPA CHAMBER ANNUAL BREAKFAST WITH THE MAYOR

Tuesday, January 28 at 10 a.m.
Ribbon Cutting - TAMPA HOUSING AUTHORITY / CASA BEL-MAR AFFORDABLE HOUSING APARTMENTS

Wednesday, January 29 at 10 a.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE – ONMED CARE STATION AT TAMPA HOPE

Wednesday, January 29 at 11:45 a.m.
STATE OF DOWNTOWN TAMPA REAL ESTATE

Wednesday, January 29 at 3 p.m.
PRESS CONFERENCE – CITY CENTER SCULPTURE UNVEILING

Wednesday, January 29 at 4:45 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting - CHEF & THE BAKER SOUTH TAMPA GRAND OPENING

Thursday, January 30 – Friday, January 31
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE CIVIC LEADERS VISIT TO BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, BOSSIER PARISH, LA

Sunday, February 2 at 1 p.m.
BRAVE HEARTS: A RALLY AGAINST BULLYING
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