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The Gasparilla pirates have invaded our fair City again! Mayor Jane Castor and her family presented the key to the city to YMKG Captain Lackman, and then joined the p-arrrgh-ty along the parade route.
The Gasparilla pirates have invaded our fair City again! Mayor Jane Castor and her family presented the key to the city to YMKG Captain Lackman, and then joined the p-arrrgh-ty along the parade route.
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Recycle or Reuse Gasparilla Beads

Not sure what to do with all your Gasparilla beads? Through our partnership with the MacDonald Training Center (https://www.tampa.gov/solid-waste/bead-free-bay) , salvaged and dropped off beads can be reused year after year keeping them out of the waste stream and more importantly, out of the bay. There are four drop-off locations to participate in this program. The Florida Aquarium (https://twitter.com/floridaaquarium/status/1488197429845504005) is also collecting beads now through February 5. For every 5-gallon bucket of beads donated, you will receive a half-price ticket for admission.

City of Tampa’s Black History Committee 34th Annual Black History Celebration

The City of Tampa’s Black History Committee will host its annual Black History Celebration (http://www.cityoftampablackhistorycommittee.org/) at 11 am on February 1st, 2022 at the Tampa Convention Center Ballroom C, featuring keynote speaker Tiffany Greene. This year’s theme is “Hidden Figures: Celebrating Our Unsung Heroes.” Both city staff and the public are invited to attend and celebrate our diverse history, culture, and community.

Black Love Classic Film Series

Black Love (https://tampatheatre.org/movie-categories/black-love/) , presented by TECO, celebrates some of the greatest cinematic love stories of all time, as told by Black filmmakers and diverse casts. The series was produced in collaboration with the City of Tampa’s Community Engagement & Partnerships Department, and each film will be presented in partnership with community leaders and organizations with deep roots in Tampa’s Black community. ‘Black Love’ celebrates where Black History Month and Valentine’s Day connect.

Job of the Week

The Revenue & Finance team is looking for a Budget Operations Manager (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/BulPreview.asp?R1=220110&R2=025800&R3=001&Viewer=Admin&Test=Y) to serve as one of two principal assistants to the Budget Officer in delivering excellent financial consulting services while ensuring the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability through successfully managing various activities and functions such as the Truth in Millage Process, Non-Ad Valorem Revenue Process, Position Control, Debt Management, Cost Reimbursement, Budget and Accounting Financial Systems Management, and the daily leadership and management of the Budget Office’s employees.

FEATURED HIGHLIGHT (https://www.facebook.com/CityofTampaFL/videos/271697521700235)
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The Gasparilla pirates were in for a bit of a surprise! Watch to see what happened when they actually took over City Hall & share with your networks on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CityofTampaFL/videos/271697521700235) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/CityofTampa/status/1488135041024770048) , and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/p/CZZT_JuF8jN/) .
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)

Pirates take over city of Tampa in annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival (https://www.wtsp.com/article/entertainment/events/gasparilla/gasparilla-pirate-festival-2022-downtown-tampa/67-42936ec5-42b8-4feb-832e-b7c793590335)
10 Tampa Bay WTSP
Pirates invaded downtown Tampa Saturday in the 2022 Gasparilla Pirate Festival.

Tampa to expand affordable housing program as market continues to tighten
Tampa to expand affordable housing program as market continues to tighten (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/tampa-affordable-housing-program/67-93f1e0b2-f05d-498b-a705-bd8b549fe036)
10 Tampa Bay WTSP
In a continued effort to keep housing affordable in Tampa, Castor said the city is expanding its "DARE to Own the Dream" Program.

Hands with plant in soil
Tampa expanding community gardens at parks and recreation centers (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-expanding-community-gardens-at-parks-and-recreation-centers)
FOX13
The city of Tampa is working on a new initiative to expand accessibility to community gardens at its parks and recreation centers.

TPD Headquarters
City of Tampa announces top three candidates for chief of police (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-of-tampa-announces-top-three-candidates-for-police-chief)
FOX13
The city of Tampa has announced its top three candidates for the police department's next chief.

Mayors Jane Castor, Ken Welch discuss Rays stadium, Florida Legislature
Mayors Jane Castor, Ken Welch discuss Rays stadium, Florida Legislature (https://www.tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2022/01/28/mayors-jane-castor-ken-welch-discuss-rays-stadium-florida-legislature/)
Tampa Bay Times
Leaders of Tampa Bay’s two biggest cities met in St. Petersburg for a “State of the Bay” event held by Suncoast Tiger Bay.

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor talks with WMNF’s Tuesday Café (https://www.wmnf.org/aiovg_videos/tampa-mayor-jane-castor-talks-with-wmnfs-tuesday-cafe/)
88.5 WMNF
Mayor Jane Castor speaks with WMNF at the US Conference of Mayors.

Rome Yard aerial rendering
City holds public input meeting for West Tampa Rome Yard development (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-holds-public-input-meeting-for-west-tampa-rome-yard-development)
FOX13
The city of Tampa will hear from residents in West Tampa Monday about the proposed Rome Yard multi-use development.
Jane Castor encourages Gasparilla celebrators to recycle beads at The Florida Aquarium
Jane Castor encourages Gasparilla celebrators to recycle beads at The Florida Aquarium (https://floridapolitics.com/archives/491396-jane-castor-encourages-gasparilla-celebrators-to-recycle-beads-at-the-florida-aquarium/)
Florida Politics
The Florida Aquarium is joining Tampa Mayor Jane Castor in encouraging party-goers to protect the environment by recycling beads.

Person with hammer working on house
$2M In Federal Funding To Allow City To Help Repair 90 Homes (https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/2m-federal-funding-allow-city-help-repair-90-homes)
Patch
Tampa residents who can't afford to make home repairs may qualify for help from the city of Tampa.

Tampa Theater's 'Black Love' film series kicks off next weekend (https://www.cltampa.com/arts/tampa-theaters-black-love-film-series-kicks-off-next-weekend-12781456)
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay
Each one has a different community partner and guest speakers like City of Tampa-sponsored "Love & Basketball" with a talk from Director of Parks and Recreation Sherisha Hills and Mayor Jane Castor

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** COMING UP THIS WEEK (http://www.tampa.gov/)

Monday, January 31 at 10 a.m.
Press Conference - AFFORDABLE HOUSING/DARE TO OWN THE DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM

Monday, January 31 at 1:30 p.m.
TAMPA HILLSBOROUGH EXPRESSWAY AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING & JOE WAGGONER'S RETIREMENT RECEPTION

Monday, January 31 at 6:15 p.m.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF TAMPA BAY ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, February 1 at 10:30 a.m.
CITY OF TAMPA'S BLACK HISTORY COMMITTEE 34th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION

Thursday, February 3 at 9 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY AVIATION AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Friday, February 4 at 8:30 a.m.
Read Book - TAMPA CHAPTER OF THE LINKS INC.'S AFRICAN AMERICAN READ-IN/SHEEHY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

Friday, February 4 at 11 a.m.
TAMPA FIRE RESCUE PROMOTIONS CEREMONY

Friday, February 4 at 12:30 p.m.
CREW NETWORK INTERNATIONAL WINTER LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Friday, February 4 at 2 p.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS CEREMONY

Saturday, February 5 at 1 p.m.
ITALY EXPO 2022

Saturday, February 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Kick-off - TAMPA THEATRE'S BLACK HISTORY MONTH CLASSIC MOVIE SERIES

Sunday, February 6 at 11:45 a.m.
Proclamation - CELEBRATION OF CHINESE NEW YEAR OF TIGER
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