🌱 Davis Islands Beach Health Advisory + Slyde Nightlife App Launched

Welcome back, Tampa! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more:

• A public health advisory has been released for Davis Islands Beach due to high bacteria levels.
• Rent in Tampa has jumped 38 percent over the last year with Lutz growing the fastest.
• A former USF student and popular rapper have joined forces for a new nightlife app.

But first, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 90 Low: 71.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County has issued a public health advisory for Davis Islands Beach due to high bacteria levels. The bacteria could be dangerous for the public and authorities recommend the public stay out of the water. The beach will be sampled again in a week. (Tampa Patch)
2. Rent in the Tampa area jumped 38 percent over the past year with Lutz growing the fastest, once one of the more affordable parts of town. Winter Haven is the cheapest part of town with the average rent at around $1,090. Rent also decreased in Riverview and Bradenton and they were the only towns to drop. (WFLA)
3. Two Clearwater medics have been fired after accidentally declaring a man dead in February. The man was found to still be breathing after medics left and treated at a local hospital, according to authorities. The man said he woke up after spending two days in a coma. (ABC Action News)
4. Former USF student Mark Sindyukov and Waka Flocka Flame have joined forces to create a new nightlife app. Slyde is a new app that uses curated data and information to improve nightlife experiences for users. The founder is originally from Russia and met the rapper at a club. (WTSP)
5. The Mermaid Tavern has shuttered in Seminole Heights, according to CL Tampa. The company is now listed as "permanently closed" online, without any official announcement. The owner posted on social media that a leasing dispute led to the closure, which is happening quite a bit lately in the area. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• Florida Wiener Dog Derby Vol.13 With Riverfest at Tampa Riverwalk. (10 a.m.)
• Tempus Projects Introduces 2 Exhibits. (11 a.m.)
• May 6th | Claptone | Pool Party at WTR Pool. (noon)
• Mother's Day Craft at Temple Terrace Leisure Services (2 p.m.)
• Taste Of Water Street: A Day At The Races. (5:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• ZooTampa at Lowry Park shared: "We have recently welcomed some babies in the ZooTampa family. Check out this story by Sean Daly (ABC Action News) highlighting the baby boom." (ZooTampa at Lowry Park via Facebook)
• Tampa International Airport shared: "It's a big day at TPA. Frontier Airlines launched our first-ever nonstop flight to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on Thursday. It's never been easier to visit the Island of Enchantment." (Tampa International Airport via Facebook)
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay shared: "For a limited time, when you buy an annual pass, you can get the next level for free." (Busch Gardens Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 🎉 Join us in celebrating inclusion, diversity and the rich cultures and contributions of the AAPI community at the Tampa Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Festival on May 13." (City of Tampa via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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