🌱 Gasparilla International Film Festival + Bouzy Hyde Park Opening

Good morning, everybody. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening locally. Including news on:

• A Pinellas County composer has released a special piano book to celebrate Gasparilla.
• Gasparilla International Film Festival returns in March 2023.
• Bouzy is opening soon in South Tampa's Hyde Park Village.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun; record-tying warmth. High: 83 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Clearwater-based composer Larisa Suknov has published a new piano book for students called "Pirate Tales" in celebration of Gasparilla. Suknov grew up in Odessa, Ukraine on the Black Sea and retired in Pinellas County after a long career as pianist and teacher. (Clearwater Patch)
2. Former State Senator Janet Cruz has raised $70,000 for her campaign for District 3 on Tampa City Council, according to Florida Politics. Her current funding levels are not officially represented yet in Hillsborough County. Her main opponent for the seat is incumbent Lynn Hurtak. (Florida Politics)
3. Gasparilla celebrations will continue in the coming months. The 16th Gasparilla International Film Festival will run from Mar. 23 to Mar. 26. This year's event will be held at historic Tampa Theatre in downtown. A 3-day pass will cost visitors $120 per person and an all-access pass will cost $500. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
4. Bouzy, a new champagne bar, will open on Feb. 3 in South Tampa's Hyde Park Village. The bar is located next to Public Studio and Hyde House. The new bar is being opened by Cru Hospitality Group. (That's So Tampa)
5. Heavweight boxing champion Mike Tyson recently visited Tampa Bay to promote his "Tyson 2.0" products. He shahred secrets for success as well as other knowledge. Tyson chimed in on the future of Tom Brady with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers saying, "I want him to go back to the Buccaneers." (ABC Action News)

Today in Tampa:

• Sunshine Sunday at Glazer Children's Museum. (10 a.m.)
• 15th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival at Downtown Venice. (10 a.m.)
• Big And Little Chef: Exploring Grilled Cheese at Publix Aprons Cooking School University Walk. (11 a.m.)
• Jeff Bishop at Oxford Exchange. (3 p.m.)
• Sunday Funday “On The Roof” R&B Vs Reggaeton Gasprilla Edition at Tangra Nightclub. (4 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Happy Gasparilla, Tampa! 🏴‍☠️" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "We've conducted a virtual interview with Bengals QBs coach Dan Pitcher for our open OC position." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Tampa International Airport shared: "GET EXCITED: HIRING DAY IS ON ITS WAY! Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, the TSA and more are among the 24 businesses currently slated to be at the event on Feb. 16." (Tampa International Airport via Facebook)
• Tampa General Hospital shared: "In 2022, Tampa General Hospital set yet another record for total organ transplants with 682 lives saved." (Tampa General Hospital 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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