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Mayor Jane Castor and City staff visited the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility to see progress made in the facility’s Capital Improvement Project construction. These critical upgrades on machinery, systems, and software will ensure that the City of Tampa can keep up with demands now and in the future for generations to come.
Mayor Jane Castor and City staff visited the McKay Bay Waste-to-Energy Facility (https://www.tampa.gov/solid-waste/info/mckay-bay/mckay-bay-refuse-to-energy-facility) to see progress made in its Capital Improvement Project construction. These critical upgrades on machinery, systems, and software will ensure that the City of Tampa can keep up with demands both now and into the future for generations to come.
GET INVOLVED
Senior Splash in the Pool

The Tampa Parks & Recreation Department invites seniors to attend Senior Splash in the Pool (https://www.tampa.gov/events/senior-splash-pool/147306) , a Hawaiian-themed event at Loretta Ingraham Pool, on May 22 from 10 am – 1 pm. Attendees will enjoy games, entertainment, raffles, vendors, and a free T-shirt & free food while supplies last.

Tampa Museum of Art Expansion Community Meeting

Join the Tampa Museum of Art on May 23 at 5:30 pm for a public meeting (https://tampamuseum.org/event/public-engagement-meeting-tma-expansion-plans-community-benefits/) to explore the museum’s redevelopment plans. They will discuss the 51,000 sq ft expansion and an 80,000 sq ft site redevelopment at Curtis Hixon Park. This project will enhance the Riverwalk’s connection at Cass Street, introduce outdoor sculpture areas, and extend the terrace into a lively public area with a café. Your feedback at this meeting will help shape downtown Tampa’s cultural future. RSVP is required (https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/uyh4z7p/lp/85ee01b3-5ea3-4000-b24c-d9a7791019a9) .

Memorial Day – City of Tampa Offices Closed

In observance of this holiday, all City of Tampa offices will be closed on May 27, 2024.

Community Benefits Advisory Council

The Community Benefits Advisory Council (CBAC) is a new, non-partisan board that advises the Mayor, City Council, developers, and Tampa residents on how to best impact the community with ongoing development projects. We’re currently looking for members for FOUR projects: Straz Center for the Performing Arts, Tampa Theatre, GasWorx, & Tampa Museum of Art. Learn more and apply at tampa.gov/CBAC (https://www.tampa.gov/CBAC) . The deadline to apply is May 21.

Saturday Session: Florida-Friendly Landscaping

Join the next Saturday Session (https://www.tampa.gov/community-partnerships/neighborhoods/mayors-neighborhood-university) on June 8 from 9 am – 12 pm to learn about Florida Friendly Landscaping (TM) from certified experts. Our Water Department experts will provide easy-to-understand advice to help your landscape flourish. Participants will receive research-backed information as well as water-saving tools.

Tampa Fire Rescue Hurricane Preparedness Expo

Is your family prepared for hurricane season? Join Tampa Fire Rescue's Hurricane Preparedness Expo on June 1 from 10 am – 2 pm at Barksdale Senior Center to learn how you can stay informed, stock up on emergency supplies, and pick up free sandbags.

Mayor’s Food Truck Fiesta

Grab lunch (https://www.tampa.gov/events/mayors-food-truck-fiesta/144961) from a local food truck in Downtown Tampa on June 5 from 11 am – 2 pm in Lykes Gaslight Square Park.

Mark Your Calendar: City of Tampa's 5th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival

Join our 5th Annual Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony & Festival on June 14 from 11 am - 2 pm at City Center at Hanna Avenue (2555 E Hanna Avenue). There will be entertainment, free food, and vendors. The flag-raising ceremony will begin at 11 am. This event is free and open to the public.

Job of the Week
The City of Tampa is hiring a Professional Engineer (https://www.jobapscloud.com/Tampa/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=240405&R2=005111&R3=001) to supervise and administer the planning and/or design of major engineering functions in public works and utilities departments. Applicants should be registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of Florida.
LAST WEEK'S HEADLINES

Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles
Tampa is preparing for climate change from many angles (https://www.tampabay.com/opinion/2024/05/18/tampa-is-preparing-climate-change-many-angles/)
Tampa Bay Times
Mayor Jane Castor outlines some of the tools the city is using and will use to ensure the city thrives while the climate changes.

Crews begin work on West Cleveland Street, one of Tampa's most dangerous roads
Crews begin work on West Cleveland Street, one of Tampa's most dangerous roads (https://www.wtsp.com/article/traffic/construction-tampa-dangerous-west-cleveland-street-drivers/67-a6e5f406-96d7-420f-b87f-b8edb8da2756)
10 Tampa Bay
A portion of West Cleveland Street will undergo a series of improvements and enhancements, according to the mayor's office.

Tampa city leaders work to reduce violent crime
Tampa city leaders work to reduce violent crime (https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/tampa-city-leaders-work-to-reduce-violent-crime)
ABC Action News
Leaders are working to come up with solutions to prevent violent crime from happening in the future.
Photo story: Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival
Photo story: Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival (https://www.83degreesmedia.com/forgood/Photo-story-Tampa-Asian-Pacific-Islander-Cultural-Festival-051524.aspx)
83 Degrees
"In Tampa, we embrace diversity as our strength and celebrate the many cultures that make our city dynamic," Mayor Jane Castor said.
Mayor Castor: Brightline, high speed rail service to Tampa is critical
Mayor Castor: Brightline, high speed rail service to Tampa is critical (https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/mayor-castor-brightline-high-speed-rail-service-to-tampa-is-critical/)
WFLA NewsChannel 8
At the time she said a route from Orlando to Tampa is essential and could become a reality in the next 5 years.

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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT
Happy Building Safety Month! This May, we're highlighting our staff that ensure our city is built from safe and sustainable structures:

Meet Robert Ritter, a Construction Inspector III in the Development & Growth Management Division. He has worked for the City of Tampa for seventeen years and he loves that he is able to help so many people in his position.

What is something unique about your job that others wouldn’t know? It's definitely what one would think of when you think of a government job. I've had contractors say, "I wish I had your job!" I always reply, "I wish you did too, so you can actually see what we have to deal with." In my 17 years, I have never gone home full of energy. There are a lot of mental and physical parts of doing this work. We wear many hats, whether it’s an ambassador to the citizens, a teacher for contractors and tradesmen, a construction inspector, a site inspector, a mediator, etc.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Tampa? People will probably disagree, but La Segunda. There is no Cuban sandwich made better unless it is homemade.

What is your dream vacation and why? My dream vacation is actually happening this summer. Alaskan cruise. I've been to 19 countries on 5 different continents, but I've never been to Alaska.

What are your binging on Netflix? Not Netflix at the moment, but HBO. I'm going through the seasons of the Soprano's again.

What reality show would you want to be on? Life is my reality show.
SPECIAL FEATURE
Did you know that Tampa Parks & Recreation operates Tampa's eight cemeteries, which are home to 25,000 burials? We also have an online tool to search burial records. Learn more & use the tool at tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/cemeteries.
Did you know that Tampa Parks & Recreation operates Tampa's eight cemeteries, which are home to 25,000 burials? We also have an online tool to search burial records. ** Learn more & use the tool (https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-facilities/cemeteries)
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COMING UP THIS WEEK

Monday, May 20 at 2 p.m.
Press Conference – CLEVELAND STREET QUICK BUILD

Tuesday, May 21 at 7:50 a.m.
TAMPA BAY CHAMBER BREAKFAST - FACE THE CHAMBER

Tuesday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m.
PORT TAMPA BAY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, May 21 at 1 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting – AMERANT BANK

Tuesday, May 21 at 2 p.m.
Press Conference - ROME YARD GROUNDBREAKING

Tuesday, May 21 at 5:30 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT TAMPA BAY

Wednesday, May 22 at 10:15 a.m.
WATER-REUSE FLORIDA 2024 SUMMIT

Wednesday, May 22 at 11:30 a.m.
RESILIENT CITIES CATALYST NEIGHBORHOOD CLIMATE RESILIENCE EXCHANGE

Wednesday, May 22 at 6:50 p.m.
(Virtual) CHILDREN'S CANCER CENTER BEDTIME TALES

Thursday, May 23 at 8:15 a.m.
FEEDING TAMPA BAY - GRAND OPENING CEREMONY

Thursday, May 23 at 10:30 a.m.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL QUARTERLY MEETING

Thursday, May 23 at 3 p.m.
UNIVERSITY OF TAMPA BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING & RECEPTION

Friday, May 24 at 11 a.m.
TAMPA FIRE RESCUE NEW RECRUIT GRADUATION CEREMONY

Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m.
PROGRESSIVE M&E BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION OF FLORIDA'S NATIONAL FIELD MISSION CONFERENCE

Saturday, May 25 at 7:45 p.m.
TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART'S PRIDE & PASSION: WONDERLAND
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