Super Bowl Picks, Silent Trump, Tow To Go

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:

Bank Robbery Suspect Identified: Have You Seen Him?

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a man accused of holding up a TD Financial Bank branch in Apollo Beach Tuesday afternoon.

Tow To Go Stands Ready For Super Bowl 2017

Football fans who get a little too spirited this Super Bowl weekend have a place to turn for a safe ride home for themselves and their vehicles. AAA and Bud Light are teaming up again to provide the free Tow To Go service.

Craigslist Ad Led To Murder, Police Say

An attempt to sell a dirt bike via Craigslist took a deadly turn Tuesday when Tampa Police say a 44-year-old Holiday man was robbed and killed while meeting with prospective buyers. A 16-year-old Tampa boy has been arrested in connection with the crime as officers say the search for a second suspect remains active.

Historic Hyde Park Bungalow Blends Charm, Modern Upgrades

If old-time charms blended with modern upgrades rolled into a package that delivers fantastic South Tampa access sounds like a house-hunting dream come true, this Hyde Park property may be worth a second look. Built in 1922, this traditional bungalow is packed with “luxury upgrades,” but retains such vintage features as period chandeliers and its own carriage house.

Florida Manatees Make Super Bowl 2017 Picks

Not sure who to back in this Sunday’s Super Bowl? The manatees at Sarasota’s Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium might be able to lend a hand, or flipper.

Sad, Silent Trump Requested for Disney’s Hall of Presidents

As America’s 45th president, Donald Trump has earned rights to more than the Oval Office. If tradition holds, he's also scored a place in Walt Disney World’s storied Hall of Presidents. Some people, however, are bucking for the Magic Kingdom to create Trump’s forthcoming animatronic replica without one feature: a voice box.

TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center Celebrates 30th Season

Tampa Bay area residents and visitors looking for cheap or free things to do might want to set a course for Apollo Beach. There they’ll find TECO’s Manatee Viewing Center is hopping with activity thanks to the recent dip in water temperatures.

Photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory