NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 19, 2026Hillsborough
Gary Hartfield hosts campaign launch event for Tampa mayoral race
Gary Hartfield, a local author and business owner, is holding a campaign launch event this Thursday for his candidacy in the Tampa mayoral election. Hartfield officially filed his campaign paperwork last March.
Read the full story at Creative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsWhy It Matters
Residents have a new candidate to consider for the upcoming Tampa mayoral election, adding to the field of individuals seeking to lead the city.
Key Facts
- Gary Hartfield is a candidate for Mayor of Tampa.
- Hartfield is the author and founder of Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting.
- Hartfield filed his official campaign paperwork in March.
- A campaign launch event for Hartfield is scheduled for this Thursday.
- Bill Carlson is also a candidate for the Tampa mayoral seat.
Who's Mentioned
locationTampa“City where the election is taking place”organizationSerenity Village Insurance & Consulting“Company founded by Gary Hartfield”personBill Carlson“Tampa City Councilman and fellow mayoral candidate”personRay Roa“Editor-In-Chief of Creative Loafing Tampa”personGary Hartfield“Mayoral candidate and founder of Serenity Village Insurance & Consulting”other26“Part of the date range for the publication issue”organizationCreative Loafing“News publication reporting on the campaign”organizationCreative Loafing Tampa Bay“Publication reporting on the campaign”