Tampa Scores Super Bowl, Safest Suburbs, 39 Sex Sting Arrests

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:

Regal Estate Features Its Own ‘Secret Passage’

House hunters with deep pockets or recent lottery winnings who’ve always wanted to live like royalty might find this estate in Bradenton’s The Concession a dream come true. With six complete bedroom suites, 12 bathrooms and its own underground wine cellar and tasting room, this property features surprises at every turn. There’s even a “secret passage” that leads from the library into the master suite.

Isolated Tornadoes Possible As Front Moves Into Tampa Bay Area

As a late spring cold front makes its way into the Tampa Bay area, forecasters at the National Weather Service are warning of the potential for rough conditions on land and local waters over the next few days.

Tampa, St. Pete Area Among Best For Young Professionals: Forbes

As new college graduates across the country plan their next moves, Forbes has some ideas on where they should consider relocating to. The magazine recently released its list of top 25 cities for young professionals in 2017.

Giant LEGO Exhibit Set To Debut In Tampa

Tampa Bay area LEGO lovers will soon get a treat of epic proportions courtesy of the Vinik Family Foundation. The Art of the Brick, a giant, 100-work art exhibit, is set to open next month in downtown Tampa at no cost to the viewing public.

Super Bowl 55 Coming To Tampa: NFL

Raymond James Stadium will be the site for Super Bowl 55 following a unanimous vote from the NFL’s owners on Tuesday.

Pinellas County Suburbs Rank Among Florida’s Safest

The Tampa Bay area is well represented in a new ranking report released by Niche.com that names the 2017 Safest Suburbs in Florida. While first-place honors didn’t go to a community in the region, dozens of towns in the area are on the list of 100.

Teachers Wanted In Pasco County

Tampa Bay area residents looking for teaching jobs may want to sign up for an upcoming hiring event announced by Pasco County Schools. The district is looking to fill several positions across the county before the new academic year begins in the fall.

Sex With Minors, Prostitution Sting Nets 39 Arrests

A multi-day undercover operation conducted in Polk County has resulted in the arrest of 39 people on charges ranging from traveling to meet minors for sex to possession of child pornography. One of those arrested allegedly traveled from Orlando to Polk County believing he was going to meet up with a 10-year-old girl.

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