🌱 Dave's Hot Chicken Opening Friday + Tampa Water Dept. Pilot Program

Hey, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue of the newsletter, you'll read about these stories and more...

• Tampa Water Department is participating in a pilot program to battle blue-green algae.
• Dave's Hot Chicken in opening in Tampa this Friday.
• Tampa home prices have reached an average of $370,792.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with partial sunshine. High: 93 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Tampa Water Department is participating in a pilot program for a new technology that aims to reduce blue-green algae growth. The technology uses ultrasonic sound waves to block algae's access to sunlight and nutrients, essentially killing the algae. The new technology is being tested in the Hillsborough River. (Tampa Patch)
2. Dave’s Hot Chicken is opening on Tampa on Friday, June 16 near the University area at 2540 E Fowler Ave. The fried chicken restaurant concept will be open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Dave's Hot Chicken is open in 22 states throughout the U.S.A. (That's So Tampa)
3. Tampa homes rose in value to an average of $370,792 in May 2022, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. The growth was slightly slower than the rest of the country. The average monthly mortgage payment in Tampa has reached $1,923, which is now higher than the national average. (ABC Action News)
4. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Pinellas County has reported the loss of its 4-year-old Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, Apollo. The dolphin was found stranded in Playalinda, Florida back in 2021 and taken into the care of the aquarium. Apollo was suffering from hearing loss which impaired the dolphin from going back into the wild. (WFLA)
5. University of South Florida (USF) professor and researcher, Dr. Joseph Dituri, surfaced after spending 100 days living underwater last Friday. Dituri set the world record for days living underwater last month. The researcher was seeking more information on hyperbaric oxygen therapy. (Tampa Patch)

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Today in Tampa:

• Summer Art Camp at Tampa Museum Of Art. (8 a.m.)
• School Board Workshop at Hillsborough County Schools. (10 a.m.)
• Mahjong at Temple Terrace Leisure Services. (2:30 p.m.)
• Fossils: Clues Of The Past at Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library. (3 p.m.)
• Taco Tuesday at Big Easy Ybor City. (4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "Hey, Hey, Tampa Bay. The Creamsicles officially return October 15 against the Detroit Lions." (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Tampa Pride shared: "Remembering 49 victims who lost their lives during the Pulse tragedy on June 12, 2016. We will not let hate WIN." (Tampa Pride via Facebook)
• Tampa Theatre shared: "Just Announced. Tampa Theatre and AEG Presents are proud to announce that comedians Darcy & Jer will make Tampa Theatre's historic stage a stop on their No Refunds Tour on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at 8 p.m." (Tampa Theatre via Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber shared: "🌈 ✅ Join the Tampa Bay Area Chamber to celebrate Pride month at Chamber Annual Pride Networking Mixer. Chamber members and their guests are invited to network after work while enjoying beverages and appetizers." (South Tampa Chamber via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you around!

— 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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