City of Tampa Political & Social Changes

On May 1st, Jane Castor, the newly re-elected Mayor of Tampa Bay was sworn in along with the new and old city council members. The shakers and movers of Tampa Bay were on the scene to witness the historical event.

Tampa’s surge of growth and development has put a great deal of pressure on residents and city resources to keep up with the demand and challenges of daily living. Councilmen and city leaders are constantly inserting new and fun things to make Tampa Bay appealing to the masses. Electing the right person with a love for all people is of high priority

With only 2 female city council representatives and only 1 African American on the council, diversity is still a challenge of high consideration.

Girl power is at the forefront of the country with women rights being constantly in the news. Since Tampa is being governed by a woman and her right hand, Janelle McGregor, being a black female, we are excited to share that more opportunities for women are coming to the bay areas.

Press releases have been sent announcing a Women’s Professional Soccer team is set to kick off in Tampa Bay in August 2024.

As part of the USL Super League, the new Tampa Bay franchise will compete at the highest level of women’s professional soccer. The team will bring top-tier women’s pro sports to the region for the first time, joining 10 to 12 clubs in the league’s initial markets.

“When I stepped onto the court in high school as a female athlete, there weren’t a lot of role models out there for me to look up to,” said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, a star basketball and volleyball player at Chamberlain High School and the University of Tampa. “Today, women’s sports are exploding in popularity, and our new team will put Tampa Bay at the forefront. This announcement is the start of something special—for our city, for our region, and for so many girls and boys who’ll get to see amazing new role models right here in their hometown.”

USL Super League will be the highest level of professional women’s sports and once it is sanctioned by U.S. Soccer as a Division One league, it will rank on par with other top professional sports leagues and feature players who represent their countries in international compe- titions such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup and Olympic Games. Because USL Super League will play from fall through spring, allowing players to balance commitments to their club and their country.

The USL, whose headquarters are in Tampa, also oversees the USL Championship men’s professional league, which includes the Tampa Bay Rowdies. SuperLeagueTampaBay.com.