Shootout, Mumford & Sons, Key West Style

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Rainbow Flag Set To Fly Over St. Pete

St. Petersburg area residents and visitors excited for the kickoff of Pride Weekend festivities don’t have much longer to wait. Mayor Rick Kriseman has announced plans to raise the rainbow flag over City Hall this Thursday.

Shootout Between Motorists Under Investigation In Sarasota

he Sarasota Police Department is investigating a Monday afternoon shootout between people in two cars that were traveling along North Washington Boulevard.

Key West-Style Home Boasts Sweeping Sarasota Bay Views

House hunters in the market for homes that deliver exceptional waterfront views may find this Sarasota estate to their liking. Situated on the banks of Sarasota Bay, the spacious home is also within strolling distance of St. Armands Circle for convenient shopping and nights on the town.

Mumford & Sons Tampa Tour Stop Set

Mumford & Sons fans hoping the band would announce a Tampa Bay area stop on their tour are in luck. The musical act is set to hit the stage at Tampa’s Amalie Arena on Sept. 20.

Tropical Storm Bret Officially Forms As 2nd Storm Threatens The Gulf Coast

As forecasters at the National Hurricane Center continued to closely monitor an area of disturbed weather in the Gulf of Mexico, another system under watch officially became the second named storm of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season Monday afternoon.

Victim Arrested After Home Invasion In Lakewood Ranch

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early Monday morning home invasion robbery in Lakewood Ranch. While one of the suspects and a victim were arrested after the incident, deputies say three assailants have eluded capture.

Strong Winds, Heavy Rain, Flooding Risk: Tampa Bay’s Forecast

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors hoping for a day or two to dry out after the past week of rain aren’t likely to see their wishes granted in the week ahead. Forecasters at the National Weather Service say the region is in for heavy rain and may face localized flooding in some areas.

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