Five Things: Teacher Raises, Brewing Companies and More...

Manatee Teachers to Get Raises of $1,750
The settlements mark the first time in four years that the District and MEA have reached a collaborative agreement.

Darwin Brewing Company to Join "Craft Beer Revolution" in Bradenton
Darwin's on 4th is opening a production brewery in addition to their downtown Sarasota microbrewery and restaurant.

OMG, Trader Joe's Is Coming To Tampa
Trader Joe's has officially announced its arrival in Tampa.
Officials from the specialty grocery store chain signed their lease, and are scheduled to go before the city's variance review board today to increase the size of signs near the store, which will be located where Shapes is at 3808 W. Swann Avenue, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The hype around this store is incredible. If you've shopped at a Trader Joe's before, tell us what all of the fuss is about.

$2 Kids Night At The Rays Game
You can bring the kids to the Rays game against the Seattle Mariners tonight for only $2. If you buy a full-price ticket in certain seating areas, you can get up to 3 tickets for the kids for only $2.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium Update
The typical Thursday night City Council meeting in Clearwater has been moved to 6 p.m. tonight. City leaders will discuss terms of an agreement that could allow the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to develop a $160 million facility on the downtown waterfront if approved by residents in a special election Nov. 5.