Tampa Today News: Kichi Taiyaki Opens Nov. 4 + New Ybor Developments
Tampa Today News: Kichi Taiyaki Opens Nov. 4 + New Ybor Developments
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The latest news in you need to know in Tampa:
New developments are coming to Ybor: Casa Marti is coming to 1220 E. 7th Ave. with 127 rental units. Casa Gomez is coming to 1229 East 8th Ave. with businesses and a potential restaurant, according to Business Observer. The projects are being led by property developer Darryl Shaw and DDA Development. (businessobserverfl.com)
New Japanese dessert shop opening next week in Brandon: Kichi Taiyaki, a new Japanese dessert shop, is opening in Brandon on Nov. 4 at noon at 2020 W Brandon Blvd. The shop will offer taiyaki and soft serve ice cream with flavors including red bean, taro, matcha, nutella, pandan custard, custard and more. There will also be savory taiyaki pastries, which are less common in the U.S.A. including pizza, egg, and tuna with assorted ingredients. The concept will also offer souffle pancakes, which is the jiggly Japanese pancakes that people are obsessed with, as well as bubble tea and bingsu. (kichitaiyaki.com)
USF & TGH expand partnership: Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the USF Morsani College of Medicine are launching a new residency training program for anesthesiology. Dr. John Hodgson is leading the new program. The program is part of the expansion of partnerships between USF and TGH in Tampa as both entities grow. (floridapolitics.com)
Tampa area domestic violence incident: A Florida man is facing criminal charges after slashing a woman’s arm several times and stabbing a dog, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened in the 7200 block of Halima Road in Dover. Officials said the suspect is facing charges of aggravated cruelty to animals with a weapon and aggravated battery with a weapon causing great bodily harm. (wfla.com)
Sunset Beach restored: Sunset Beach on Treasure Island has re-opened in Pinellas County after being damaged badly by Hurricane Idalia in August. Government groups spent $6 million restoring the beach. Visitors are asked to avoid stepping on sand dunes at the beach. (fox13news.com)
A look inside Kichi Taiyaki:
Things happening today in Tampa:
Goosebumps Festival 2023 at Nana's Restaurant. (7 p.m.)
Sammy Hagar & The Circle with special guest George Thorogood & The Destroyers at The Sound Clearwater. (7 p.m.)
MercyMe at Yuengling Center. (7 p.m.)
USF Jazz Faculty Recital: Pablo Arencivia at USF School of Music. (7:30 p.m.)
Maluma at Amalie Arena. (8 p.m.)
Notes:
SPCA Tampa Bay is pausing its partnership with Sunshine Puppies and Pinnacle Pet after pressure from animal rights groups including The Humane Society of Tampa Bay. (wfla.com)
11th Annual SAVOR St. Pete festival is coming back to Tampa Bay on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 at Vinoy Park. Tickets are available online. (savortheburg.com)
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister has endorsed Suzy Lopez for State Attorney of the 13th Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County. Lopez is currently running for re-election after being appointed to the position by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. (floridapolitics.com)
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