Downtown Tampa Water Leak Evacuation + Red Star Bar Closing Down

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

In this issue, you'll learn about an evacuated downtown Tampa high-rise apartment complex, a statement from the Governor about the Cuba protesters, scallop season during red tide, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 77.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A water leak at a downtown Tampa high-rise apartment complex has flooded 27 floors of the building and caused an evacuation. Fire crews inspected every floor and found the cause of the flooding was a breach in the main municipal water supply line inside the building. (Patch)

2. Governor DeSantis has urged the Cuba protesters to stop blocking traffic. DeSantis tried to differentiate the recent protests over Cuba from those last year after the death of George Floyd. (WLFA)

3. Scallop harvest season is underway in Pasco County despite red tide and will run until July 25th. Tampa Bay won't prevent divers from participating in this once-a-year opportunity. It is being promoted due to the economic boost it brings to Pasco County each year, including about $500,000 in economic impact. (Patch)

4. Red Star Rock Bar in Seminole Heights is closing down on July 20th. They will close out with a comedy show starring John Jacobs, Sean Harper, Deandra, Cara Milburg, Clark Brooks, Jon Silman and Matt Carter. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. A 68-year old Tampa man who has been battling COVID since Thanksgiving is urging everyone to get vaccinated. He spent 8 months in the hospital and a long-term care facility. (Fox 13 Tampa Bay)

Today in Tampa

• Breakfast With Indian Rhinos. (8:00 AM)
• Fun Family Farmers Market at Land of Delight. (8:00 AM)
• Canines & Coffee at 22nd Street Coffee. (9:00 AM)
• Tampa Bay Sports Card Show at Holiday Inn Tampa Airport. (9:00 AM)
• Ybor City Saturday Market. (9:00 AM)
• We Hate Running Club Tampa at Sweet Soul SoHo. (9:00 AM)
• The Summer Rock and Stone Show. (10:00 AM)
• Community Day at Al Barnes Park. (10:00 AM)
• The Kiddie at Painting with a Twist Carrollwood. (11:00 AM)
• Moving Current Dance Collective. (3:00 PM)
• America's Largest Interactive Mystery Dinner Show. (6:00 PM)
• Michael Yo at Improve Comedy Theater. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Fo' Cheezy is now hiring for a new location in downtown St. Petersburg.
• COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all rising in Florida.
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has ended its reservation system. Fully vaccinated guests are no longer required to wear a mask in the theme park.
• Tampa Bay Comic Convention is only two weeks away.
• Wich, Please! is opening soon at Sparkman Wharf.
• Emergency Rental Assistance is still available in Pinellas County.
• Tampa Bay Times: "Gov. Ron DeSantis faced criticism from Democratic lawmakers who maintain that he isn’t equitably applying a new law a..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "The pandemic delayed treating chronic illnesses. Ex-Buc Warrick Dunn and Quest Diagnostics are teaming up to offer fr..." (Facebook)
• Clean Recovery Center: "Identifying and Preventing Substance Abuse in the Workplace Read the full post on the Clean Recovery Centers Blog thr..." (Instagram)
• TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "Someone is celebrating a birthday today - Happy 134th
• Tampa Bay Times: "Florida progressives are more organized than ever and they're flexing their power. But they're still missing one thin..." (Facebook)

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Events:

• The Summer Rock and Stone Show (July 17)
• Tampa Asphalt Kings: A LOCAL ASPHALT PAVING COMPANY THAT YOU CAN TRUST. (July 20)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors into the fold. 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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