Public Sector
Municipalities & Public Agencies
Public information, resident communications, crisis messaging, newsletters, public engagement, media relations, and ongoing communications support.
Coastal Civic Communications
Where Civic Trust Meets the Coast
Strategic communications consulting for coastal governments, public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations across Tampa Bay and Florida — from crisis response to monthly content support.
Strategic communications consulting — Tampa Bay, FL
What We Do
Six practice areas. One coastal focus.
C3 is a strategic communications and content consulting firm serving coastal governments, public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations. We work across the full spectrum of public communication — from crisis response and public affairs to newsletter content, community storytelling, digital content, and ongoing monthly communications support.
- Emergency Response
Storm & Disaster Recovery Communications
When a crisis strikes, communities need clear, coordinated messaging fast. C3 provides rapid-response public information support — from initial alerts through long-term recovery narratives — keeping residents informed and institutional trust intact.
- Joint Information Center (JIC) communications support
- Multi-channel alert and notification strategy
- Media relations, spokesperson prep, and press briefing support
- Recovery narrative development and ongoing public updates
- Strategic Communications
Strategic Communications & Public Information
Effective governance depends on transparent, accessible communication. We help agencies and mission-driven organizations develop clear public narratives, manage media relationships, and build the institutional credibility that sustains long-term civic trust.
- Strategic communications planning and message development
- Press releases, media advisories, and media pitching
- Earned media strategy and media relations
- Spokesperson preparation and executive messaging
- Public hearing and stakeholder communications
Resilience & ClimateCoastal Resilience & Climate Communications
Coastal communities face mounting pressure from sea-level rise, storm surge, and infrastructure strain. C3 translates complex climate science and policy into actionable public communication strategies that build community resilience and sustain public support.
- Climate risk communication frameworks and plain-language messaging
- Community resilience narrative development
- Interagency coordination and public outreach campaigns
- Grant and project communications support
- Transit & Infrastructure
Waterborne Transit & Port Communications
Ports and ferry systems are economic lifelines for coastal regions. We support transit authorities and port agencies with rider communications, service disruption messaging, and the public engagement strategies that keep communities connected and informed.
- Rider and stakeholder communications programs
- Service disruption and emergency messaging protocols
- Capital project public outreach and engagement
- Digital content and social media for transit audiences
- Community Storytelling
Community Storytelling & Public Engagement
Meaningful public participation requires more than a notice in the paper. C3 designs and executes engagement programs that reach diverse communities, surface authentic stories, and build the social license that projects and organizations need to succeed.
- Public meeting design, facilitation, and follow-up communications
- Community storytelling and human-interest content
- Multilingual and accessible outreach materials
- Digital content, social media repurposing, and online engagement
- Ongoing Support
Monthly Communications Support & Consulting
Not every organization needs a full-time communications director — but every organization needs consistent, strategic communication. C3 offers ongoing monthly support that keeps your messaging sharp, your audiences informed, and your reputation strong.
- Newsletter strategy, writing, and editing
- Editorial calendars and content planning
- Social media content development and repurposing
- Ongoing digital and website content
- Monthly retainer communications consulting
Why C3
Your community deserves clear communication
We are not a general-purpose PR firm that occasionally works with government clients. Strategic communications for coastal communities, public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations is our core focus — and founder Trei Johnson brings more than 15 years of experience across journalism, media relations, public information, and strategic communications.
Whether you need crisis communications support, a monthly newsletter, a community engagement campaign, or a strategic communications partner — C3 brings the expertise and commitment your organization needs.
What Sets Us Apart
Responsive Support
- Responsive Support. Timely crisis and high-priority communications support when speed, clarity, and coordination matter most.
- Coastal Expertise. Deep knowledge of coastal governance, community dynamics, storm impacts, and the public pressure points that matter most.
- Content That Works. Newsletters, editorial content, social media, and digital copy written for public audiences — clear, accurate, and on-brand.
- Community Storytelling. We find and tell the human stories that build connection, trust, and public support for your mission.
- Long-Term Partnership. Monthly retainer support that strengthens your organization's communications capacity before, during, and after every challenge.
Who We Serve
Coastal municipalities · Port authorities
Transit agencies · Public agencies
Nonprofits · Mission-driven organizations
Chambers · Resilience partners
Tampa Bay · Pinellas County · St. Pete · Clearwater Beach and beyond
Clients
Who We Help
Communication challenges look different in every organization. C3 provides flexible communications support tailored to public agencies, nonprofits, and organizations serving coastal communities.
Nonprofit & Mission-Driven
Nonprofits & Mission-Driven Organizations
Newsletters, executive messaging, storytelling, earned media, digital content, event communications, and monthly communications support.
Infrastructure & Transit
Ports, Transit & Infrastructure Organizations
Rider and stakeholder communications, service updates, project communications, public engagement, media relations, and crisis messaging.
Coastal & Community
Resilience & Community Partnerships
Coastal resilience communication, public education, grant and project storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach.
Portfolio
Selected Work
C3 Coastal Civic Communications combines journalism, public information, and strategic communications expertise to help organizations explain complex issues, engage communities, and build public trust.
The following examples highlight experience in municipal reporting, public affairs, community storytelling, crisis communication, and issues affecting coastal communities.
Public Information & Government Communications
Community Storytelling
Doretha's Hydration Station Brings Relief on Central Avenue
A human-centered story highlighting a community initiative and the people working to address local needs.
Community storytellingHuman-interest contentMission-driven communicationsLocal impact storytelling
The Gabber
Accountability Reporting
Gulfport Sues Ian O'Hara, But Has Yet To Be Served
Coverage examining municipal litigation and public information surrounding an ongoing legal matter.
Government accountabilityPublic records researchLegal issue communicationInvestigative reporting
The Gabber
More examples
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about working with C3.
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Let's talk about your community
Every coastal community is different. Tell us what you're facing and we'll respond with a clear picture of how C3 can help.
What Happens Next
Every inquiry is personally reviewed, and you can expect a response within one business day — no automated sales pitches or pressure.
New Inquiry
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Share a bit about your organization and what you're working on. We'll follow up with a thoughtful response.
Who We Are
Communications built for coastal communities
Trei JohnsonFounder, C3 Coastal Civic Communications
Coastal communities face a unique convergence of challenges — climate pressure, aging infrastructure, complex jurisdictions, and a public that demands transparency. C3 was founded to meet that moment.
We are a strategic communications and content consulting firm. Our work spans crisis communications, public information, newsletter and editorial content, community storytelling, digital content, social media repurposing, and ongoing monthly communications support — all built around the specific needs of coastal governments, public agencies, nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations.
We bring deep experience in government communications, journalism, emergency and crisis communications, and public engagement to help organizations communicate with clarity, credibility, and care — whether the challenge is a hurricane, a capital project, or a monthly newsletter.
C3 is a woman-owned, minority-owned firm. We believe that the communities most exposed to coastal risk are often the least served by traditional public affairs consulting — and we built our practice to change that.
"Good communication isn't a luxury for coastal communities — it's the infrastructure that holds everything else together."— Trei Johnson, Founder, C3 Coastal Civic Communications
Clarity
Plain language that residents, officials, and media can all act on — no jargon, no hedging.
Credibility
Earned through consistent, honest communication before, during, and after every challenge.
Care
We treat every community engagement as if our own neighbors are in the room — because often they are.