🌱 Champion Pizza Coming To Seminole Heights + 90s Con This Weekend

Welcome back, Tampa. I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll find news about...

• 90s Con is happening this weekend at Tampa Convention Center with stars from the era.
• Champion Pizza is coming soon to Seminole Heights where Ichicoro Ramen once stood.
• Aloft Tampa in downtown has been sold to a new owner from New York.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny with a shower. High: 93 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Police have arrested one suspect in a recent homicide at the Playhouse Gentleman’s Club in Tampa on Sept. 4, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HSCO). The suspect was charged with felon in possession of a firearm charges. One victim died in the shooting. (Tampa Patch)
2. Aloft Tampa in downtown Tampa has been acquired by Newbond Holdings for $29.6 million. It was previously sold for $27. 2 million. The New York-based buyer has agreed to purchased and renovate the 130-room hotel. Newbond has purchased three hotels in the Tampa area recently. (Business Observer)
3. New York City-based concept Champion Pizza is set to replace Ichicoro Ramen in Seminole Heights after the business abruptly shut down months ago. The concept was founded in the Lower East Side in Manhattan, and this will be its first Florida location. No official opening date was provided as of Tuesday evening. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
4. Undead in the Water is returning Sept. 22 to Tampa on the haunted American Victory Ship located at 615 Channelside Drive. The historic vessel was built in World War II and served in WWII, as well as the Korea and Vietnam wars. Advance tickets are available online. (That's So Tampa)
5. 90s Con is happening this weekend at Tampa Convention Center from Sept. 15 to 17 in downtown Tampa. Over 15,000 people are expected to attend. The convention will feature the cast from "Boy Meets World" and "Beverly Hills 90210" as well as other shows that were popular in the 90s. Tickets start at $40 for adults and $10 for kids for a single day. (WUSF)

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Today in Tampa:

Wednesday, September 13

• Bingo at Brandon Park and Rec. (11 a.m.)
• Walmart Brings Quality, Convenient Healthcare to Hudson, Florida. (2 p.m.)
• Municipal Code Enforcement Board Meeting at Temple Terrace City Council. (6 p.m.)
• Tacos + TikTok at Embarc Collective. (6 p.m.)
• Noah Cyrus at Jannus Live. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Godwin's streak of 15 consecutive games with five-or-more receptions is the longest in the NFL. 🤯" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Tampa International Airport shared: "We've been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best Reader's Choice Award. 👏 A panel of industry experts chose TPA as a nominee for the Best Large Airport category." (Tampa International Airport via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "Grow your garden rain or shine! 🌞🌧 Check out our virtual “Growing Your Water Wise Garden” workshop to learn how to use Florida-friendly landscaping principles to create a garden oasis designed to thrive in Tampa. 🗓: Sept 21 at 11 a.m." (City of Tampa via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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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