Tampa Today News: La Setima Anniversary + OpenTable Adds Tampa To Top List
Tampa Today News: La Setima Anniversary + OpenTable Adds Tampa To Top List
Everything you need to know happening in Tampa.
Welcome back to Tampa Today News. I’m Carlos Hernandez, your host explaining everything you need to know about what’s happening in Tampa including local news, events, and more.
Today’s issue includes updates on:
The one year anniversary of a popular natural wine bar in Tampa.
An update on Tampa Pride after a U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Two Tampa restaurants making the list of top restaurants in the USA from OpenTable.
Today’s weather: The high is 78 degrees and low is 68 with partly cloudy skies. The chance of rain is 20 percent.
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Top stories today in Tampa:
2 Tampa restaurants make list for top restaurants in America in 2023: OpenTable has released its list of “Top restaurants for 2023” in America with two Tampa restaurants making the cut. The Tampa restaurants on the list are Lilac at EDITION Tampa in Water Street Tampa and Bern’s Steak House in South Tampa. 7 restaurants in Florida made the list with the Sunshine State being behind California with 14 restaurants. (carloseats.com)
Celebrate one year with La Setima Club on Sunday: La Setima Club, a natural wine bar in Ybor City is celebrating its one year anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $60 and feature wines from around the world paired with food from chefs at the wine bar. La Setima is owned by Coral Carrasquillo as well as Ryan Fouche and Aaron Schaub of Seminole Heights’ Jug + Bottle. (eventbrite.com)
Tampa Pride returning in 2024 after U.S. Supreme Court blocks DeSantis ban: Drag queens are celebrating victory at the U.S. Supreme Court, with the court blocking enforcement of anti-drag laws passed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s legislature. The DeSantis administration was sued by Hamburger Mary’s in Orlando over the drag show restrictions. Tampa Pride organizer Carrie West plans to bring the event back in 2024 after the victory. The event was canceled in 2023 due to the new law. (wfla.com)
Homeless youth rising in Hillsborough Co.: There are currently 4,265 homeless students in Hillsborough County. An event called Camp Street Lights set awareness to the issue and locals leaders want people to know that there are resources available to them. The Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative aims to help those suffering in the area. (wtsp.com)
TGH leads nation in organ transplants: Tampa General Hospital's Transplant Institute leads the nation in major organ transplant and performed 86 transplants last month. Organ donors have helped TGH keep up the momentum and helped others, including those in Tampa Bay, save their lives. TGH was the first hospital in Florida to use Organ Care System (OCS) technology. (abcactionnews.com)
Events this weekend in Tampa:
Saturday, Nov. 18
Sponge Docks Seafood Festival at Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. (all day)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Edmonton Oilers at Amalie Arena. (4 p.m.)
2nd Annual Brews & Blues Beer & Music Festival at Armature Works. (5 p.m.)
Dwight Yoakam at The Sound Clearwater. (6:30 p.m.)
G Jones at The Courtyard at Cuban Club. (7 p.m.)
Sunday, Nov. 19
The Market at Water Street Tampa. (10 a.m.)
Heightsgiving - Turkey Cooking Class at Heights Meat Market Tampa. (4 p.m.)
Tampa Murder Mystery Dinner - The Most Wonderful Crime Of The Year at Maggiano's Little Italy. (5 p.m.)
Gilberto Santa Rosa at Straz Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m.)
Notes:
The Florida Police Benevolent Association has endorsed Suzy Lopez for State Attorney in Florida’s 13th Judicial Circuit. Lopez is running for re-election in Hillsborough County after being appointed by Gov. DeSantis to replace former State Attorney Andrew Warren. (floridapolitics.com)
Drake has added another show to his upcoming concert in Tampa with J. Cole. (cltampa.com)
Feeding Tampa Bay: “Join us in celebrating our 13 FRESHforce graduates. Armed with training credentials, hands-on experience, and certifications, these students are ready to gain employment in the warehouse and CDL driving industries.” (x.com)
Tampa Parks & Recreation: “Stay & Play is a Tampa Parks & Rec program tailored for City of Tampa teens ages 13 to 19. Our diverse centers provide a safe environment for socializing and creating memorable moments during the Thanksgiving Break. Connect with the nearest center to learn more.” (x.com)
City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor: “It’s the perfect day to find a cure. It was honor to attend Miles for Mordor with H. Lee Moffitt, the visionary who founded Moffitt News, and the 10,000+ participants that raised just under $2 million for research, prevention and treatment of cancer.” (x.com)
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-Carlos Hernandez