Tampa Today News: Seminole Tribe Donates $1 Million To Hurricane Recovery + Tampa Pig Jig Postponed
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Hello everyone! Welcome back to Tampa Today News. I am Carlos Hernandez from CarlosEats.com back with another update in your inbox. As we start rebuilding from Hurricane Milton, please feel free to send any resources or information and fundraisers. We are all in this together.
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Top local stories:
Charities receive $1 million in support from Seminole Tribe for hurricane recovery efforts: The Seminole Tribe is donating $1 million to World Central Kitchen and the American Red Cross to help those recently impacted by hurricanes, including Hurricane Milton and Helene. The tribe also opened the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa as a shelter for over 1,000 people from the storm. (floridapolitics.com)
Withlacoochee River rising in Hernando County and impacting residents after Milton: Residents in Hernando County continue to face a flooding threat from Withlacoochee River as water levels rise after Hurricane Milton. The county has opened a shelter for those that need to flee the storm and residents are asked to call 911 if an emergency arises. (wfla.com)
The Columbia in Sarasota working to reopen after serious flooding damage from Helene: The Columbia in Sarasota is temporarily closed due to flooding since Hurricane Helene and is aiming to hopefully reopen in the future after taking in over 4 feet of rain, according to an interview with WUSF. Owners of the historic concept, famous for their 1905 salad and Cuban/Spanish cuisine, are confident they will rebuild despite the challenging environment. (wusf.org)
Tampa Pig Jig postponed due to Hurricane Milton: Organizers have delayed the Tampa Pig Jig after Hurricane Milton to Sunday, Nov. 3, at Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park located at 1001 N Blvd. There is no change to the line-up for performers. The event is a fundraiser to NephCure. (thatssotampa.com)
South Tampa residents raise concerns about flooding after Milton: South Tampa neighbors are raising concerns about flooding after Hurricane Milton and think more could be done to prevent floods. City officials say the neighborhood is not designed to handle the amount of rainfall dumped by recent storms. The response from neighbors echoes other concerns after damage from Milton across the Tampa Bay area. (abcactionnews.com)
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-Carlos Hernandez