Tampa Today News: Ybor City Brightline Station + New Breeze Airways TPA Routes
Tampa Today News: Ybor City Brightline Station + New Breeze Airways TPA Routes
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Tampa Bay Rays player Randy Arozarena recently held a collaboration with Tampa-based meal prep company, ReBuilt Meals, and The Dream Center, a center based in Ybor City for children in need for a Dream Center Thanksgiving / Friendsgiving event. The event comes amid rising food insecurity in the Tampa area.
"Thank you to everyone for coming out and supporting me. Special thanks to Dream Center, United Healthcare we'd like to thank you guys for your sponsorship, incredible eating with you all, and ReBuilt we would like to thank you as well for your donation of the food. Thank you to the volunteers for everything. Happy holidays, Happy Thanksgiving, it's a pleasure to be here with all of you. Enjoy the food and let's have some fun,” said Azozarena.
Top stories today in Tampa:
Brightline station planned for Tampa’s Ybor City: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced this week that a Brightline high-speed rail train station is being planned for Ybor City. The details are still in the works for the station. Business leaders welcomed the announcement. Areas in South Florida have drawn investment into areas that gained a station, including housing developments and new businesses. The station would help connect Orlando and Miami to Tampa. (wfla.com)
Hillsborough Co. offering local neighborhoods mini-grants: Hillsborough County leaders are awarding mini-grants to neighborhoods of up to $5,000 for improvements. Grants have been used in the past for things such as murals and history markers. The application deadline is Wednesday Nov. 15 and can be filled out online. (wtsp.com)
More routes connecting Tampa to the airports around the country: Breeze Airways, a discount carrier, is connecting travelers in Tampa to Burlington, VT; Madison, WI; Myrtle Beach, SC; and Plattsburgh, NY, according to a new announcement. Tickets are available now and there are already deals being offered on flights. (thatssotampa.com)
New bakery coming to Downtown St. Pete: A new bakery is opening this weekend in St. Petersburg called The Sourdough Co. at 1113 Central Ave. A grand opening will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The bakery is in the same building as Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails. (cltampa.com)
Water restrictions under discission for Tampa Bay: Leaders are meeting to discuss whether to impose water restrictions on residents in Tampa Bay amid a record drought for the area. The area is experiencing the driest season in over 20 years. The Southwest Florida Water Management District will meet next Tuesday, Nov. 14 to vote on restrictions of one day per week for outdoor irrigation in Hillsborough, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Some restrictions are already in place. (tampabay.com)
Happening today in Tampa:
Vegan BrewFest Tampa at Common Dialect Beerworks. (5 p.m.)
Holiday Gift Market at Florida State Fairgrounds. (6 p.m.)
Rich Sheldon at Thunderbay Bar. (6 p.m.)
Open Mic at Cafe Hey. (6:30 p.m.)
Candlelight Orchestra: A Tribute to Queen at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. (9 p.m.)
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What I’m eating:
The Left Bank Bistro in St. Petersburg recently launched their new oyster bar on the restaurant’s outside deck. Guests can enjoy oysters and drinks as the weather finally begins to cool off for the winter. Click the video for a little background in their oysters. The restaurant is located at 1225 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
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