Tampa Republic

U.S. Representative Kathy Castor took to social media recently to engage with her constituents and acknowledge inspiring individuals in her community. Castor, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Florida’s 14th district since 2007, shared a series of posts highlighting local events and achievements.

On March 31, 2025, Castor expressed gratitude for Wilmer Valderrama’s words of motivation during the Town N’ Country Community Rebuild event. She acknowledged the actor’s contribution to the community and shared a link for residents to find ways to save money on appliances amidst rebuilding efforts. "Thanks for your words of inspiration to our Tampa Bay neighbors, Wilmer Valderrama, at our Town N’ Country Community Rebuild event! Looking to save money on your appliances as you continue to rebuild? Visit https://t.co/ysi2LRb7GR to save your hard-earned dollars! https://t.co/EoToUk4mGz"

Later that day, Castor congratulated an individual named Henry for having his artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol. She expressed pride in his accomplishments on behalf of the Tampa Bay Area. "Congrats, Henry! I cannot wait to see your incredible piece on display in the U.S. Capitol! On behalf of the Tampa Bay Area, we are so proud of you! https://t.co/6HilgbE7HX"

In a subsequent post, Castor highlighted the prominence of small and women-owned businesses in Tampa and St. Petersburg. She urged recognition of these businesses as Women's History Month concluded, amidst political tensions. "Did you know 99.4% of businesses in Tampa and St. Petersburg are small businesses and 44.9% are women-owned businesses? As #WomensHistoryMonth comes to a close, I encourage us all to remember that despite political games House Republicans, Trump and Elon play - women are"