More than a train station, Tampa Union Station has been a landmark for generations of Tampa travelers and residents for 110 years. Mayor Jane Castor, the Friends of Tampa Union Station, and community members recently celebrated the restoration of Tampa Union Station's Baggage Building  - the first of many upcoming restoration projects at the station. 

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Small Business Cyber Monday

Many of our local, small businesses are both here in town and online too. Review our Shop Small Tampa Directory & support our small businesses today on Cyber Monday! 

Forest Hills Park Groundbreaking

Join Mayor Jane Castor, Tampa City Council, City staff, and local leaders as they break ground at Forest Hills Park on November 30 at 10:30 am. The project includes stormwater and recreation improvements to the park site. The existing drainage ditch will be converted into a larger basin with safer slopes and increased capacity. The basin will be a usable lawn when dry. Material excavated to create the basin will be used to construct a multipurpose field (football, soccer, lacrosse, etc.) and rebuild sports courts at higher elevations to reduce flooding (basketball, tennis, pickleball, racquetball).  The project also includes a 0.6-mile paved fitness trail with seven ADA-accessible exercise stations.

Bridges to Business Subcontractor Outreach and Networking Event

Are you a subcontractor interested in working with the City or expanding your network? On December 15 from 2 pm – 5 pm at the Tampa Convention Center, meet and network with the City's Contract Administration Department, Purchasing Department, and Equal Business Opportunity staff in addition to partner agencies, sureties, insurance providers, and dozens of prime contractors for City of Tampa construction projects. Opportunities for construction subcontractors include general contractors, design-builders, and job order contractors.

Job of the Week

The Water Department is hiring a Consumer Services Manager to lead and manage the Consumer Services Division of the Water Department. This work is of unusual difficulty and involves the application of extensive initiative and independent judgment in directing and supervising the continuous operations of the utilities call center, meter reading, billing, and collections, as well as establishing service levels; recommending staff levels and expertise of staff. 

Last Week's Headlines

2 single Tampa moms become homeowners Thanksgiving week
WFLA NewsChannel 8
Their dream of homeownership became a reality thanks to the City of Tampa’s Infill Housing Program.

Tampa Bay is bonkers over pickleball (move aside, tennis)
Tampa Bay Times
In Tampa, Mayor Jane Castor’s administration announced a major expansion of pickleball courts.

Visit Tampa Bay saw record breaking fiscal year for hotels
Spectrum Bay News 9 
“It has been a historic year for Tampa Bay tourism with numbers reaching never before seen milestones," said Santiago Corrada, of Visit Tampa Bay.

Austin logistics firm expands to Tampa with aggressive hiring goals
Tampa Bay Business Journal
A spokesperson said the company plans to have 100 Tampa employees within the next year and 250 “in the next few years.”

Hurricanes knock out traffic lights. Could a Tampa solar sidewalk change that?
Tampa Bay Times
The city of Tampa is looking to find out.

The surprising US suburb that’s attracting the world’s A-list
The Times
Tampa is a city in progress.

Employee Spotlight

Meet Amanda Alfarah, Management Methods Analyst in the Solid Waste Department. She has worked for the City of Tampa for three years, and she enjoys that her position provides a unique opportunity to work with all of the divisions across the department. It has provided a well-rounded view of how complex the solid waste industry really is. 

What’s your favorite of your position? I enjoy the problem-solving aspect of my position the most.  When a problem arises during the work day, I enjoy working out the details with my team to find solutions that allow the Solid Waste Department to function more efficiently.

What do you like to do in your free time? I love to spend my free time in nature, whether that means taking a walk, going kayaking, or heading to the beach, I make sure to spend at least an hour outside every day.

Where’s your favorite shop in Tampa? I love to go thrifting, not only is it environmentally friendly but you can find some hidden gems.  I recommend checking out La France in Ybor for some unique finds.

You can go anywhere in the world for free. Where would you go and why? The next place on my bucket list to visit is Machu Picchu. Since I am a nature lover, I would love to go hike the Inca Trail.

Coming Up This Week

Monday, November 28 at 6 p.m.
Flip the Switch - Friends Of The Riverwalk Holiday Harbour Tree Lighting

Tuesday, November 29 at 9 a.m.
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Special Board Of Directors Hybrid Meeting

Tuesday, November 29 at 3:30 p.m.
Proclamation - Cynthia Smoot-Fox 13 News Anchor Retirement

Wednesday, November 30 at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor's Youth Leadership Council Open Forum

Thursday, December 1 at 9 a.m.
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority Board Meeting

Thursday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m.
Tampa Bay Chamber 137th Annual Meeting