🌱 Blue Jays Hotel + Cannabis Legalization + Trick Or Treat Street

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 91 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. LAB Theater Project will present the world premiere of "Skin Hungry" by playwright Erin Mallon in Ybor City starting October 28th. Tickets are now available and must be purchased in advance for in-person attendance. (Tampa Patch)

2. Tampa-based attorney, Michael Minardi, is leading the effort to get adult recreational use of cannabis on the 2022 Florida election ballot. Currently 19 states in the U.S. have legalized recreational marijuana use. (Bay News 9)

3. The Riverview Chamber is inviting the community to attend their Annual Trick Or Treat Street at Riverview High School on October 23rd. Event admission is free. Parking will cost $5 per car and can be paid through cash or by using Cash App. (Osprey Observer)

4. The St. Petersburg Arts Alliance is hosting a free Health Insurance Workshop today. It will be held on Zoom at 1 p.m. and encourages those interested to ask question about public and private insurance options. Pre-registration is required to attend. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. A developer is working on building a 51-room hotel in Dunedin for the Toronto Blue Jays. The announcement comes after the Blue Jays opened a $120 Million Player Development Center earlier this year. The hotel would primarily be for the team, though some rooms might be available to the public throughout the year. (St. Pete Catalyst)

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Today in Tampa:

• Bella Prana Yoga At Armature Works. (9:00 AM)
• October 12 Ybor Chamber Luncheon at Columbia Restaurant. (11:30 AM)
• East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership meeting at Ragan Park Community Center. (6:30 PM)
• Charcuterie and Cheese Boards at Publix Aprons Cooking School of Citrus Park. (6:00 PM)
• OE Book Club | The Phantom of the Opera at Oxford Exchange. (6:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "For the first time in his career, Tom Brady topped 400 yards AND threw for five TD passes, helping the team pull away for a 45-17 victory. #GoBucs" (Facebook)
• Kiera | Tampa Bay Foodie: "Fall Espresso Flight ~ Cold Brew w/ Pumpkin Cold Foam ~ Pumpkin ~ Peach Cobbler ~ Caramel Pecan from @theblendcoffee_wine!" (Instagram)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "Meet Lucky, a 7-month-old Pit Bull mix. Two Good Samaritans were taking their dog on a walk and noticed Lucky following a group of kids. They were able to get a hold of her and bring her to HSTB. Lucky is completely emaciated with u..." (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "A Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting will be held on October 14th at 9AM. Public comments or registration to speak must be received by October 13th at 9AM. Learn more: tampa.gov/CityCouncil" (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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