Tampa Today News: Synapse Summit Focuses On Gen. AI + St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Upgrades
Tampa Today News: Synapse Summit Focuses On Gen. AI + St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Upgrades
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Today’s weather: High 59 and low 47. Clear skies.
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Top local stories today:
Elderly man fell off float during Gasparilla 2024 parade in Tampa: The 2024 Gasparilla Parade of Pirates in Tampa was stalled on Saturday when a 78-year-old fell off a float during the parade on Bayshore Boulevard and South Boulevard. The man is now reportedly in stable condition. (wfla.com)
CL Brunched fest returns this spring, tickets now available: Creative Loafing's Brunched festival is returning on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tampa River Center located at 402 W Laurel St. Participating bars and restaurants include Small Giant, The Brinehouse, Daily Eats, Raw Smoothie Co., Oystercatchers, Haiku, Baby Brisket and Elevage with more to be announced soon. Tickets start at $55 and are expected to sell out and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Laundry Project. (cltampa.com)
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport plans major investment: St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is planning a $110 million terminal expansion to help with TSA checkpoints and build a new level for passenger boarding, according to St. Pete Rising. The expansion could help draw in more food vendors to the growing airport. The project is expected to be completed by 2027. (stpeterising.com)
This year’s Synapse Summit will focus on AI: The Synapse Summit is returning to Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The focus of this year's summit is on Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence). Thousands are expected to attend the event and there are 150 sponsors for the summit. For those traveling from out of town there are special rates at The Tampa EDITION, Hotel Haya and Hyatt Place Tampa Downtown for the event. (stpetecatalyst.com, synapsefl.com/summit)
Miller picks up four Republican endorsements for Hillsborough District 6 seat: Republican Christine Miller has picked up a number of endorsements for Hillsborough County District 6 from a number of fellow Republicans, according to Florida Politics. Reps. Lawrence McClure, Rep. Traci Koster, Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman and Rep. Daniel Alvarez have all thrown their support to Miller. Miller is currently the President and CEO of the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce. The current seat is held by Democrat Pat Kemp who is term-limited. (floridapolitics.com, plantcityobserver.com)
Top events today in town:
Gasparilla Bead Donation Station at World of Beer Brandon. (all day)
WTR Monday Vibes at WTR Grill. (noon)
SOUPerior Networking at Superior Residences of Brandon. (noon)
Russell Peters at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa. (6 p.m.)
D&D Night at Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co. (7 p.m.)
WWE: Raw at Amalie Arena. (7:30 p.m.)
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