Tampa Today News: Chef Dorsey's Latest Venture + Marina Pointe Fills Tower One
Tampa Today News: Chef Dorsey's Latest Venture + Marina Pointe Fills Tower One
The latest you need to know happening in Tampa.
Welcome back to Tampa Today News. Happy Friday! I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining everything you need to know about what’s happening in Tampa including local news, events, and happenings. Let’s get you updated on the latest happening in town.
Looking for a Halloween guide this weekend? Check out my 2023 Halloween guide with Tampa News Today.
The things to know in Tampa:
Tampa recognized again by survey for Halloween: WalletHub named Tampa one of the top cities to celebrate Halloween, coming in a no. 29. Americans are expected to spend $12.2 billion celebrating Halloween 2023. This weekend's festivities include a haunted ghost ship, Halloween-themed bar crawls, ghost tours, theme park attractions, and more. WalletHub has given Tampa numerous recognitions in the last few years. (thatssotampa.com)
The Tampa Bay Wave HealthTech Showcase is coming on Wednesday, Nov. 1 to USF Health located at 124 South Franklin St. in downtown Tampa. U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor and City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor will be attending the gathering. Panelists will be from the healthcare and tech sectors around the Tampa area. Tickets are $100 and available online. (eventbrite.com)
Shaq returns to Tampa for concert: Shaq, also known as DJ Diesel, is coming to Tampa this weekend for Hard Rock's Halloween party, Monsters Ball, at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa. The concert will happen on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 10 p.m. Tickets are still available and start at $85 as of Friday morning. (cltampa.com)
New fine dining restaurant hitting downtown St. Pete: Chef Ted Dorsey is opening a new fine dining restaurant at the Mahaffey called Sonata. Dorsey is known for his work at The Mill. The restaurant will feature “coastal cuisine presented with Southern hospitality in an elegant atmosphere.” No opening date has been announced for the concept, but they have setup a Facebook page. (St. Pete Catalyst)
More luxury condos hit Tampa market: Luxury condos in Tampa selling fast: Marina Pointe, one of Tampa’s upcoming luxury condominium developments in the new Westshore Marina District has announced it has closed 98 percent of the condos in Tower One. Following strong demand for the luxury waterfront condos in Tower One, Fort Lauderdale-based developer BTI Partners is now moving into its second phase. Reservations for Tower Two have just been converted to contracts. Condos range from the the high $700,000’s to over $4 million. (marinapointe.com)
Events happening today in Tampa:
Tampa Halloweekend Bar Crawl at Geo's Fine Wine & Champagne. (4 p.m.)
Let’s Go Bolts! Art & Movie Night at Midtown Tampa. (5 p.m.)
Fourth Friday Dinner at Tampa Bay Brewing. (6:30 p.m.)
Howl-O-Scream at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. (7 p.m.)
Omnom at Carmine's Restaurant & Bar - Ybor. (9 p.m.)
Tampa Tidbits:
The Florida Health Department (FDOH) has issued a Health Advisory for the City of Tampa's Ben T. Davis Beach. Swimming is not recommended at this time. Stay safe. (x.com)
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 6-0 on Thursday night. San Jose is the only NHL team without a win this season. (nhl.com)
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers fell 24-18 on Thursday night football to the Buffalo Bills. The Bucs are now 3-4 for the season. (buccaneers.com)
USF women’s lacrosse season kicks off: USF women's lacrosse will host will host St. Leo and Florida Southern for a mini-round exhibition on Saturday, Oct. 28. Most of the team consists of first-year players. There are a number of students still unaware that the school is playing lacrosse. The main event is when USF faces Florida Southern at 2 p.m. (abcactionnews.com)
See you again tomorrow and have a great day!
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