Bicyclist Injured +New Ybor Restaurant+ COVID Vaccine Hesitancy

Good Morning and Happy Monday. My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Tampa area with Patch News.

In this issue, you’ll learn about a new restaurant in Ybor City, donation to a man on a mission to help animals, a bicyclist in critical condition, and more. Now, let’s get started.

Today’s weather: The high is 90 and the low is 77 with scattered showers. There is a 40% chance of rain.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. There’s a new spot in Ybor City called Daddy O’s Patio in the old La Tropicana Cafe location. The menu has American and Cajun fare that changes daily. (That’s So Tampa)

2. A bicyclist in Largo is in critical condition after being hit by a car Sunday afternoon, according to Largo Police. (Tampa Bay Times)

3. Hillsborough County Pet Resources Foundation made a $2,500 donation to assist an Orlando native’s mission to raise awareness about rescue animals and to deliver homeless dogs and cats to forever homes. (Patch)

4. A new study from the University of South Florida found that misinformation is keeping Floridians from getting vaccinated. The responses to the survey show hesitancy is based on falsehoods. (Tampa Bay Times)

5. A surveillance video captured a Pasco County deputy damaging a business security gate and the owner has yet to be compensated. An internal police review found the claim was “unsubstantiated”. (WFLA)

Today in Tampa:

• Culinary Cook-off (Aquakids) at Florida Aquarium. (9 a.m.)
• Tampa Bay Water Board Budget Public Hearing. (9:30 a.m.)
• Playschool Play Group at Community Roots Collective. (10 a.m.)
• Ruskin Family Drive-In. (7 p.m.)
  
• New York Islands at Tampa Bay Lightning. Amalie Arena. (8 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• St. Petersburg’s Dr. BBQ is being featured on Pitmaster Q & A on Friday, June 25th.
• Creative Loafing has a gallery of LGBTQ-owned businesses to try.

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Tampa. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: tampadaily@patch.com

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Tampa area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.