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: As Sustainability and Resilience are key focuses in Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow strategic goals, she recently met with several organizations and agencies that are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of Tampa Bay. Clean water is vital to our environment and supports diverse economic interests, such as tourism and our seafood industry. Thanks to NOAA Sea Grant, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Tampa Bay Watch, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, Lost Coast Oyster Company, Joe Island Clam’s, and Bay Shellfish Co. for hosting!
As Sustainability and Resilience are key focuses in Mayor Jane Castor’s Transforming Tampa’s Tomorrow strategic goals (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/strategic-goals) , she recently met with several organizations and agencies that are dedicated to protecting and improving the health of Tampa Bay. Clean water is vital to our environment and supports diverse economic interests, such as tourism and our seafood industry. Thanks to NOAA Sea Grant, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Tampa Bay Watch, Tampa Bay Waterkeeper, Lost Coast Oyster Company, Joe Island Clam’s, and Bay Shellfish Co. for hosting!
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Riverwalk Trick or Treat

Join the free 5th Annual Riverwalk Trick or Treat event (https://thetampariverwalk.com/events-news/events/trick-or-treat.html) on Saturday, October 30, 2021, from 4 pm – 7 pm. Dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat along the Riverwalk and enjoy family-friendly Halloween activities!

2022 Mayor’s Youth Corps

The Mayor’s Youth Corps is now recruiting for the Class of 2022! The program allows Tampa teens an opportunity to give back to the community & get a real-world glimpse into the workings of local government and the workforce. Learn more and submit an application by October 21st at tampa.gov/youth-corps (https://www.tampa.gov/youth-corps) .

Planning Today for Tampa’s Tomorrow

Join the City of Tampa Planning Dept for this free, virtual event (https://www.tampa.gov/city-planning/planning-today-show) on October 19, 2021, at 6 pm to learn about the future of the City, featuring experts who will share plans, projects, and ideas for creating a better tomorrow for Tampa's residents.

Job of the Week

The Community Redevelopment team is looking for a Development Manager (https://jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=211005&R2=230600&R3=001) over the Downtown, Channel District, Tampa Heights, and Central Park Community Redevelopment Areas (CRAs). This position will be responsible for the management of the four CRA Districts to establish and maintain budgets, oversee CRA-funded capital improvements, and develop City of Tampa initiatives to promote private investment in the CRAs.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)

Tampa residents can now report crimes online in Spanish
Tampa residents can now report crimes online in Spanish (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/tampa-residents-can-now-report-crimes-online-in-spanish)
ABC Action News
The Tampa Police Departments Desk Officer Reporting System allows citizens to file reports online. Now the platform will now be offered in Spanish.

The Cross-Bay Ferry returns to Tampa Bay
The Cross-Bay Ferry returns to Tampa Bay (https://thatssotampa.com/cross-bay-ferry-tampa-st-pete-2/)
That’s So Tampa
“Thanks to a great partnership between four local governments, one of the most exciting and reliable ways to travel across Tampa Bay is back,” said Matt Miller, president, HMS Ferries.
Tampa skyline lights up for Metastatic breast cancer awareness (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/tampa-skyline-lights-up-for-breast-cancer-awareness)
ABC Action News
The City of Tampa illuminated City Hall, Curtis Hixon Park, and the downtown bridges in pink, teal, and green to show support for those facing Metastatic Breast Cancer.
Fifth Third Bank invests in the revitalization of East Tampa (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/10/14/fifth-third-bank-invests.html)
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Fifth Third Bank announced Thursday at the Jackson Heights NFL YET Center it would commit $20 million over three years in loans, investments, and philanthropic support to revitalize the historically African American neighborhood.
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City leaders unveil plans for west Tampa's Rome Yard project (https://www.fox13news.com/news/city-leaders-unveil-plans-for-tampas-rome-yard-project)
FOX13
"This is part of the city's future," Post said. "We'd like to hear everyone's voice." About 100 people came out to the forum to ask questions and give their input.
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Tampa police, firefighters launch 'Operation Helping Hands' (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-police-fire-operation-helping-hands/67-ace16892-9262-4204-be09-3d988baf6649)
10 Tampa Bay
Through "Operation Helping Hands," Tampa police and firefighters created a special sticker for families to place near their front door to help first responders recognize if someone has a medical need.

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Tampa Parks and Recreation Dept. wins gold in national contest (https://www.fox13news.com/news/tampa-parks-and-recreation-dept-wins-gold-in-national-contest)
FOX13
The Parks and Recreation Department is celebrating after being awarded the National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management.

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Tampa Water Department returns to using liquid oxygen for disinfectant, chlorine out (https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/tampa-water-liquid-oxygen/67-975dd102-8f05-4110-9bb1-80996b39656f)
10 Tampa Bay
The Tampa Water Department is no longer using chlorine as a disinfectant to treat the city's water as the department returns to its normal water disinfection process using liquid oxygen.

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

Tuesday, October 19 at 8:45 a.m.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY CYBER FORUM

Tuesday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m.
PORT TAMPA BAY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, October 19 at 11:45 a.m.
WEST TAMPA CHAMBER LUNCH MEETING

Tuesday, October 19 at 7:30 p.m.
LOG CABIN REPUBLICAN TAMPA BAY GENERAL MEETING

Wednesday, October 20 at 11:30 a.m.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS TAMPA BAY 'THE POWER OF CARING' LUNCHEON

Wednesday, October 20 at 3:30 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION 67th ANNUAL CONFERENCE HOSTED BY THE TAMPA DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP - WELCOME PLENARY

Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m.
TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART'S PAVILION XXXV PATRONS PARTY & DINNER

Friday, October 22 at 9 a.m.
TAMPA BAY CHAMBER COLLEGIATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

Saturday, October 23 at 8:15 a.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT HOTSHOTS FOR CHARITY

Saturday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
STRAZ CENTER BROADWAY BALL 2021
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