Tampa Today News: Rufa Opening At The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota + Bolts Opening Day Party
Tampa Today News: Rufa Opening At The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota + Bolts Opening Day Party
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Hello everyone, glad to be back with another update at Tampa Today News. I am your host Carlos Hernandez. Let’s get you updated on what is happening near you.
Top local stories:
Bolts planning party for opening day on Oct. 12: The Tampa Bay Lightning are throwing an event for Game One Opening Day at Ford Thunder Alley Stage in Water Street Tampa. There will be a concert, food trucks, and beverage specials, including 50 percent off beer, soda, water, and snack. The free event will be Saturday, October 12 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (thatssotampa.com)
2024 St. Pete Super Greek Festival happening this weekend: The 2024 St. Pete Super Greek Festival is happening this weekend with plenty of delicious Greek cuisine from Oct. 4 to Oct. 6 at St. Stefanos Greek Orthodox Church at 3600 76th St N. There is a relief drive as well for victims of Hurricane Helene during the festival. Tickets are available online. (cltampa.com)
Tampa insurance company responds to “60 Minutes” documentary amid lawsuit: Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance has responded to a “60 Minutes” documentary that covered alleged changes to insurance claims in Florida that has left residents outraged. The company is currently in litigation and not commenting on specific claims. The insurance company says they have already been fined $1 million by Florida and are allegedly now in compliance. (wtsp.com)
Rays and Rowdies donate $1 million to recovery efforts: The Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies have donated $1 million in relief efforts after Hurricane Helene. Funds are being donated to United Way Suncoast, Feeding Tampa Bay, the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce and the city of St. Petersburg. (floridapolitics.com)
New restaurant opening at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota is opening a new restaurant called Rufa on Oct. 3. There will be a Baja, California-inspired menu and outdoor seating with sunset views. Rufa will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. (businessobserverfl.com)
Upcoming local events:
Preseason: Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. (Oct. 2, 7 p.m.)
The Used with Special Guests Plain White T's and Raue at Hard Rock Event Center. (Oct. 2, 7 p.m.)
Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Fun Run at 6111 N. Central Ave. (Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.)
Chocolate Mania at Creative Junk Therapy. (Oct. 5, 11 a.m.)
Let’s Go Bolts! Kick Off Party at Midtown Tampa. (Oct. 5. 11 a.m.)
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