Tampa Today News: Kura Sushi Grand Opening + Ruskin Seafood Fest
Tampa Today News: Kura Sushi Grand Opening + Ruskin Seafood Fest
The things you need to know happening in Tampa.
Welcome back to Tampa News Today. I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining everything you need to know about what’s happening in Tampa including local news, events, and happenings. Grab your coffee and let’s get you updated.
Here’s what you need to know about what is happening in town:
New sushi restaurant in Westshore: Japanese conveyor-belt concept, Kura Sushi, is celebrating its grand opening today at WestShore Plaza. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:15 a.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The first 100 dine-in guests who show their Facebook Event RSVP will receive a Sushi Towel. The first 300 dine-in guests will receive a commemorative Tampa, Florida location sticker and Jujutsu Kaisen x Kura Sushi collaboration sticker. (wfla.com, cltampa.com)
Popular seafood festival returns to Southern Hillsborough: The Ruskin Seafood Festival is returning this winter on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 at E.G. Simmons Park, located at 2401 19th Ave. NW, Ruskin. The festival is family-friendly and celebrating 33 years of operation. (ospreyobserver.com)
Tampa authorities looking for hit-and-run suspect: Tampa Police Department (TPD) is searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run incident involving a scooter. The victim was hit on Oct. 12 near N. 15th Street and E. 26th Avenue, outside of Ybor Grocery. The victim survived the incident with serious injuries. (fox13news.com)
New contender for Florida’s 13th congressional district: Whitney Fox has resigned as the Director of Communications and Marketing for the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) to run for Florida’s 13th district against Rep. Anna Paulina Luna. Pinellas County leans Republican. Fox has an endorsement from former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman. (floridapolitics.com, tampabay.com)
Tampa gets bubbly celebration: Champagne house Piper-Heidsieck is partnering with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants’ Ocean Prime for a proprietary champagne blend. The blend is made of 45 percent Pinot Noir, 36 percent Pinot Meunier, and 19 percent Chardonnay. Ocean Prime in Tampa’s Westshore District will have a launch event today at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are $100 per person to attend. Ocean Prime is located at 2205 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607. The wine will also be sold at The Pearl in Water Street Tampa. (wineindustryadvisor.com)
Things happening in Tampa today:
Family Glow Skate at Skateworld of Tampa. (6 p.m.)
Tampa Devs – Meet & Greet at Armature Works. (6:30 p.m.)
The Room with Greg Sestero at the Spookeasy Lounge. (7 p.m.)
Wynwood Wednesday Unplugged Featuring Nathan Mitchell at Rose Bar Tampa. (7 p.m.)
San Jose Sharks Vs. Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. (7 p.m.)
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What I’m consuming: I’m currently playing the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection on the PlayStation 5. It brings back so many childhood memories. I had no clue what they were talking about when I was a kid, but now I totally get the story. Oh - and web swinging in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 also on PS5.