Tampa Today News: Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Coming + XMAS Tree Lightings
Tampa Today News: Tampa Bay Sun Football Club Coming + XMAS Tree Lightings
Everything you need to know happening in Tampa.
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Top 5 stories in Tampa:
Tampa women’s soccer team unveiled: Tampa Bay’s new women’s soccer team is named Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, according to an announcement made on Saturday. City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joined for the unveiling of the new team name and logo. The name came after brainstorming sessions with the public. The team will play at a temporary waterfront stadium near Blake High School. (wtsp.com)
Holiday cheer returns to Wesley Chapel’s Wiregrass mall: The Shops at Wiregrass is bringing back its annual holiday-themed events this season. The fun kicks off with Symphony in Lights presented by AdventHealth Wesley Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 11. The light show will run through Dec. 31 and have hourly shows and snow starting at 6 p.m. each evening. Guests can also enjoy Black Friday deals, a Turkey Trot, and daily happy hours with giveaways this season. (tampabaynewswire.com)
Bucs looking for a win: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take on the Houston Texans in Texas today at 1 p.m. EST. Injuries for the Bucs include G Matt Feiler (knee) out, DE Logan Hall (groin) out, S Christian Izien (illeness) questionable, S Kaevon Merriweather (ankle) questionable, and DT Vita Vea (groin) expected to play. The game will be live on CBS. (sportsbookwire.com)
Christmas at Sparkman: Winter Wonder Wharf is coming to Sparkman Wharf in Water street Tampa starting on Friday, Nov. 17 with a tree lightning of a 35-foot Christmas Tree. Special events will be held throughout November and December. (thatssotampa.com)
Homicide investigation underway in Seminole Heights: Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a homicide at the 8400 Block of N Dexter Ave. Officers responded to the incident on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 1:47 a.m. Officials said the incident happened after three male suspects entered a residence and demanded money for the victim and then shot and killed the victim. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities. (tampa.gov)
Happening in Tampa today:
The Choir of Man at Straz Center for the Performing Arts. (2 p.m.)
Pieces of Eight: Chicago Tribute Concert at New Tampa Performing Arts Center. (3 p.m.)
Free Pops in the Park at River Tower Park. (6:30 p.m.)
D.L. Hughley at Improv Comedy Theater. (6:30 p.m.)
4 Rivers Smokehouse is offering a brisket burger during Tampa Bay Beer Week through Nov. 12. The brand usually does not offer burgers. The burger is a chargrilled brisket burger topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, lettuce, tomato, and 4R special sauce for $9.49. Looks delicious. Proceeds benefit Feeding Tampa Bay.
Notes:
Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, Tampa’s upcoming women’s soccer team, is now taking season ticket reservations. Deposits cost $24 and locals are invited to participate in a historic team. (superleaguetampabay.com)
The Dan at Hotel Flor (previously known as The Floridan) in downtown Tampa is offering guests a prix-fixe dinner experience featuring traditional holiday favorites for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23. Reservations are now available. (tampabaynewswire.com)
National Weather Service Tampa Bay: "Drought conditions continue across the coastal west central and SWFL Florida. Year to date rainfall is running at record low levels at several locations in the extreme drought region, as shown in the precipitation table. Dry conditions are expected during this week." (x.com)
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