Clearwater Condo Praised + Hollywood Stuntman Opens Businesses

Morning, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with today's edition of the Tampa Daily. Happy Bolts Celebration Day. Don't miss the parade and celebration in Downtown Tampa today.

In this issue, you'll learn about a Clearwater condo management company being praised for taking action, a local kitten saved, a Hollywood stuntman building businesses in Polk County, the impact after Else on Pinellas beaches, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain in the evening. High: 92 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Management at Villa Del Mar, a Clearwater condo, is being praised for taking life-saving action after being told about a building structural issue. The marketing director of its management firm said the company ensured its 20+ properties are in good shape after the Surfside condo collapse. (WFLA)

2. A 2-month-old kitten is safe after being rescued by Hillsborough County firefighters on Saturday. It was caught between a truck and gas tank. (Fox 13 Tampa Bay)

3. A Hollywood stuntman named Keil Zepernick has opened two businesses serving Polk County residents, called Renew Crew and Prolift Garage Doors. He previously lived in the Lakeland area in the early 2000s before providing stunts in more than 50 films and TV shows. (Patch)

4. The Tampa Police Dive team says it is "ready" if the Stanley Cup drops in the water during the boat parade celebrating the Tampa Bay Lightning win. According to Office Audet, "The Stanley Cup is much bigger, right around 34 pounds." (WTSP)

5. About half of Indian Rocks Beach eroded after Elsa according to coastal engineers with Pinellas County. They surveyed the area with the goal of getting funding to help replenish the beach. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conduct beach re-nourishment projects all over country and Pinellas County was eligible for these projects after Hurricanes Hermine and Irma. (WTSP)

Today in Tampa

• Mindful Monday at TRIBE Seminole Heights. (9:00 AM)
• Storytime Explorers for ages 3-6. (10:00 AM)
• Cow at Painting With a Twist Brandon. (10:00 AM)
• Downtown St. Pete Networking Lunch at Ford's Garage St. Pete. (11:00 AM)
• South Tampa Professionals Networking Lunch at Wright's Gourmet House. (11:00 AM)
• Stanley Cup 2021 Champions Boat Parade at Tampa Riverwalk. (11:00 AM)
• Stanley Cup 2021 Championship Celebration at Julian B. Lane Park. (2:00 PM)
• Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Champions Bar Crawl at American Social Tampa. (2:00 PM)
• Tampa Archives Awareness Week Programs. (2:00 PM)
• Yoga at the Park at Water Works Park. (6:00 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Dr. Fauci says it is too soon to say if Americans will need a vaccine booster.
• If you're looking for where to park for the Stanley Cup celebration here is a guide.
• St. Pete’s Creative Clay is auctioning off folk art with proceeds going to programs for adults with developmental, emotional, as well as physical disabilities.
• Tampa Bay Times: "Can Florida restrict gun sales to people ages 18 through 20? The legal fight continues." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Storytime Explorers for ages 3-6 (July 12)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 16)
• The Summer Rock and Stone Show (July 17)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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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