Tampa Today News: South Florida Destroys Syracuse + Epicurean Celebrates Decade
Tampa Today News: South Florida Destroys Syracuse + Epicurean Celebrates Decade
Everything you need to know happening in Tampa.
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Today’s weather: High 71 and low 54. Cloudy skies.
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Top news in Tampa today:
South Florida destroys Syracuse football in 45-0 win at Boca Bowl: South Florida football demolished Syracuse in a 45-0 win on Thursday night at the RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl. It was the first bowl game for the University of South Florida football team since 2018. The win is an important milestone for head coach Alex Golesh. (espn.com, baynews9.com)
Ybor City bar suffers defeat on expanded liquor license after shooting: An expanded alcohol license for Southern Belle - Country Bar & Grill in Ybor City was denied by Tampa City Council after pushback from residents after the recent Halloween weekend shooting and efforts by some groups to scale back nightlife in the area. The denial could be the first in many changes coming to the district after the city council also moved forward a citywide curfew for minors. (tampabay.com)
Tampa foodie hotel from Bern’s Steak House celebrates 10 years: Celebrate a decade of The Epicurean Hotel on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The party will include full bars, specialty cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and live entertainment from Jariah Higgins. Tickets are now available to the soiree online and are limited. Mainsail Lodging & Development is a Tampa-based hospitality company founded in 1999 by Joe Collier and runs the property. (carloseats.com)
Christmas holiday travel rush hits Tampa International: The busy Christmas rush has hit Tampa International Airport (TPA). U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is reminding travelers that they have rights if their flights are canceled after a messy holiday season in 2022 that led to millions in fines for airlines. The number of people flying this holiday season is expected to rise by 6.5 percent. (abcactionnews.com)
Mexican restaurant concept plans January 2024 opening in South Tampa: Streetlight Taco is coming to South Tampa in early 2024 after many delay at 4004 Henderson Blvd. The concept is run by owner and Executive Chef Michael Brannock. The official website says they “welcome friends, family and strangers alike to enjoy” their “fresh ground nixtamal creations.” (cltampa.com)
Tampa Weekend Planner:
Friday, Dec. 22
Indie Flea x Bandit: Holiday Market at Bandit Coffee Co. (10 a.m.)
Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. (4 p.m.)
Streetcar Live at Centro Ybor. (6 p.m.)
2023 Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. (6:30 p.m.)
Saturday, Dec. 23
A Very Merry Midtown Market at Midtown Tampa. (10 a.m.)
Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Amalie Arena. (2:30 p.m.)
Sing-Along White Christmas (1954) at Tampa Theatre. (3 p.m.)
Ugly Sweater Christmas Weekend at 7th + Grove. (5 p.m.)
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. (6 p.m.)
Baby Rasta y Gringo at Mamajuan Cafe Tampa. (9 p.m.)
Sunday, Dec. 24
Sweetwater Organic Community Farm Sunday Market. (noon)
Visits with Santa at Hyde Park Village. (1 p.m.)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Jacksonville Jaguars at Raymond James Stadium. (4:05 p.m.)
Christmas Eve Dinner Buffet Cruise at Yacht StarShip. (5:30 p.m.)
Christmas at Mahaffey at Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater. Free concert. (6 p.m.)
Notes:
Chill Bros. Ice Cream is coming soon to Armature Works. (thatssotampa.com)
Police recovered the body of shrimp boat captain Curtis Lee Cowling earlier this week. His family has started a GoFundMe page to help with funeral and memorial costs. (wtsp.com)
Police have arrested a suspect accused of hitting a mailman in a deadly hit-and-run incident this week. (wfla.com)
Adam Ross has announced plans to run for Pinellas County Tax Collector to replace Charles Thomas. (floridapolitics.com)
Two Republicans have introduced legislation to ban red light cameras in Florida.(wmnf.org)
Today is the last day to order from the Christmas Menu at Chef & The Baker:
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