🌱 11th Annual Winter Wonder Ride Coming + Zukku-San Waiter $1,000 Tip

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Tampa. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• 💵 A waiter at Zukku-San received a $1,000 tip from a Tampa Bay Buccaneer recently.
• 🌮 Tacos Las Californias is opening its third location in Tampa.
• 🚴‍♂️ The 11th annual Winter Ride is coming soon to Curtis Hixon Park in Tampa.

Today is National Nachos Day. It's a great day to enjoy the popular party dish while enjoying sports.

But first, today's weather:

Very warm; a p.m. shower. High: 88 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A waiter at Zukku-San in Tampa received a $1,000 tip from Leonard Fournette with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a positive dining experience. The server plans to use the money for moving expenses and was grateful for the interaction and positivity. (ABC Action News)

2. Tacos Las Californias, one of Tampa's original birria taco spots, has opened a new location in Tampa. The truck is also well-known for their birria ramen. It is their third location and is at 4007 Fiesta Pl. The official opening date planned for Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (That's So Tampa)

3. Lakeland-based Publix net earnings, or profits, dropped 54% in the last quarter compared to 2021. The company’s shares dropped to $13.19 from $13.84 per share. Some of the blame rests with the impact of inflation on consumer spending. "Unfortunately the stock market continues to be a challenge, but I could not be more proud of Publix's response to Hurricane Ian," said Publix CEO Todd Jones. (The Ledger, WFLA)

4. A Tampa man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for stalking people and threatening to kill them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The accused man plead guilty to cyberstalking on May 25, 2022. (WFLA)

5. The 11th annual Winter Wonder Ride is coming to Curtis Hixon Park in downtown Tampa with Onbikes. The event features country music star LOCASH and special emcee Pat Maroon of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Avance general admission passes start at $55. (That's So Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• Yoga On The Roof at The Current Hotel. (9 a.m.)
• Bend & Beer With Botanicals And Brews Market at 7venth Sun Brewery. (11 a.m.)
• Par-TEE On The Pier at Armature Works. (noon)
• Patricia Schultz | Why We Travel at Oxford Exchange. (3:30 p.m.)
• Blitzkid at The Orpheum. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Fox 13 Tampa's Emmy award-winning co-anchor Cynthia Smoot is retiring after 25 years at the station. Her last day will be Dec. 1. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times, Free: Fox 13 Tampa)
• Boulevard Burgers & Tap House on St. Pete Beach is giving away free Boulevard burgers to veterans and active duty military persons all day on Friday, Nov. 11 for Veteran's Day. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "We've nominated Ryan Jensen for the Salute to Service Award, which annually recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to honoring and supporting the military community." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools shared: "Thank you to Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Rowdies Team President Brian Auld for visiting students at Woodbridge Elementary School!" (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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