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Mayor Jane Castor marching with United for Cuba banner
Mayor Jane Castor marched in solidarity with the people of Cuba to protest repression and call for freedom.
GET INVOLVED (http://www.tampa.gov/)
Parks Master Plan

Get involved with our Parks Master Plan! Residents are invited to join us for a series of Virtual Community Meetings to share their ideas for the future of Tampa Parks & Recreation.

All meetings are open to the public, and will take place via Zoom. Meetings are organized geographically, but all are welcome to attend any of the meetings.

Upcoming meetings include:
Virtual Community Meeting #3
Tuesday, July 20th, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Council District 6 – neighborhoods in and around western Tampa

Virtual Community Meeting #4
Thursday, July 22nd, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Council District 7 – neighborhoods in and around northern Tampa

We thank you for your participation, and look forward to hearing your feedback!
Learn more or submit your feedback online at: yourtampaparksplan.com/ (http://www.yourtampaparksplan.com/)

Water Wise Rebates

Homeowners--Get paid for making water-wise choices! Help save water and lower your utility bill with Water Wise Rebates. Tampa residents are eligible for rebates on high efficiency toilets, smart irrigation controllers, shallow wells, and more.

Learn more at: tampabaywaterwise.org (http://tampabaywaterwise.org/)

COVID-19 Reminder

Last week, Florida saw the highest surge of new COVID-19 cases since summer 2020. The Florida Department of Health reported over 45,000 new cases of COVID-19 from July 9 – July 15, an average of 6,500+ new infections daily.

Those who have not been vaccinated are encouraged to get their vaccine as soon as possible to protect themselves and others. Vaccines are widely available in Tampa Bay.

Find a vaccine location near you: www.vaccines.gov (http://www.vaccines.gov/)
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES (https://www.tampa.gov/mayor/news)

Mayor Jane Castor and family holding Lighting. Thunder. Reign. Bolts flag
Tampa’s mayor says, Thanks for the jolt, Lightning! (https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2021/07/16/tampas-mayor-says-thanks-for-the-jolt-lightning-column/)
Tampa Bay Times
What an amazing season and year for Champa Bay! From hosting and winning the Super Bowl to hoisting that Stanley Cup for a second year.

Tampa Skyline with blue skies as seen from the water
Tampa Bay area tourism breaks records again in June as hotels and attractions work to meet demand (https://www.bizjournals.com/tampabay/news/2021/07/14/tampa-bay-area-tourism-breaks-records-in-june.html )
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Tourism in the Tampa Bay metro area reached record numbers in June, despite local officials saying meeting the increasing demand is becoming difficult.

3 rescued kittens
No Tiger In Tampa’s Cement Truck Tank; Just 3 Helpless Kittens (https://patch.com/florida/southtampa/no-tiger-citys-cement-truck-tank-just-3-helpless-kittens )
Patch
The Tampa Storm Services team workers removed what was arguably the cutest clog they've ever tackled.
Woman waving at computer screen
What does Florida law allowing virtual building inspections mean? (https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/what-does-florida-law-allowing-virtual-building-inspections-mean-for-tampa/ )
WFLA
A new Florida law took effect in July and now some building inspections are to be done virtually. Now, the City of Tampa is moving forward with those virtual inspections.

Tampa, St. Pete didn’t flood or spill sewage in Elsa like they used to during storms. Why? (https://www.tampabay.com/news/st-petersburg/2021/07/11/tampa-st-pete-didnt-flood-or-spill-sewage-in-elsa-like-they-used-to-during-storms-why/)
Tampa Bay Times
Tampa Bay’s largest cities have invested hundreds of millions of dollars into hardening their sewer and stormwater systems. It appears to be paying off.

http://Emergency Mangement Staff working around computer
Tampa mayor voices support for Cuban protestors (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/tampa-mayor-florida-officials-voice-support-for-cuban-protestors/)
WFLA
Tampa stands with the brave people of Cuba, whose ancestors helped build our community,” Mayor Jane Castor said.

Cuban Flag
With ties dating back more than 100 years, Tampa approves resolutions supporting Cuban protesters (https://www.fox13news.com/news/with-ties-dating-back-more-than-100-years-tampa-approves-resolutions-supporting-cuban-protesters)
Fox 13 Tampa Bay
On Thursday, the city of Tampa formalized its support of Cuban protesters by approving a pair of resolutions backing the Cuban people.

City of Tampa Old City Hall
Tampa celebrates 134th birthday (https://www.wfla.com/news/tampa-celebrates-134th-birthday/ )
WFLA
She may be getting older, but she’s still looking good. Tampa was incorporated as a city on July 15, 1887.

Tampa Announces New Board Members OF The Tampa Mayor’s Alliance Of Persons With Disabilities (https://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2021/07/16/tampa-announces-new-board-members-of-the-tampa-mayors-alliance-of-persons-with-disabilities/ )
CBS Atlanta
Tampa announced on Friday, July 16, the new board members of the Tampa Mayor’s Alliance of Persons with Disabilities.
Real estate tech firm HomeLight opening Tampa regional hub, hiring 100 (https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/2021/07/19/real-estate-tech-firm-homelight-opening-tampa-regional-hub-hiring-100/)
Tampa Bay Times
A San Francisco real estate technology company is opening a new regional hub in Tampa, and planning to hire more than 100 workers in the process.

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

Monday, July 19 at 9 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, July 20 at 11:45 a.m.
ROTARY CLUB OF TAMPA LUNCH MEETING

Wednesday, July 21 at 9 a.m.
SAN CARLOS PUMPING STATION RIBBON CUTTING

Friday, July 23 at 10 a.m.
LEADERSHIP TAMPA BAY’S CLOSING RETREAT

Friday, July 23 at 11:30 a.m.
TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT 40 YEAR REMEMBRANCE DETECTIVE GERALD RAUFT

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