Fed Unemployment Benefits End In FL + New Co-working Space Deal

Good Morning and Happy Saturday! My name is Carlos Hernandez and I am back to update you on the latest happening in the Tampa area with Patch News.

In this issue, you’ll learn about a new coworking deal for those looking to get back to work, a new restaurant and museum in Clearwater, unemployment benefits in Florida, and more. Now, let’s get started!

Today’s weather: The high is 90 and the low is 75 with scattered showers. The chance of rain is 40%.

Here are the top 5 stories happening around Tampa:

1. Florida is ending federal unemployment benefits this weekend. They will continue in dozens of other states. The benefits have been a lifeline for those unable to find work as the economy slowly recovers from the pandemic. (Spectrum Bay News 9)

2. Looking to finally leave home for work? 3 coworking spaces in Tampa have teamed up to offer a limited-time membership package with 24/7 access and a number of amenities. Station House, Hyde House and Bay 3 at Armature Works have teamed up together. (Patch)

3. Orange County Choppers Road House museum and restaurant opens this weekend in Clearwater. There will be free tours for the public on Saturday and Sunday and live entertainment. (WFLA)

4. A controversial new Florida law signed by Governor DeSantis will allow nursing home facilities to hire less experienced employees to supplement the work of nursing assistants. It was meant to be a temporary solution to a nursing shortage and is now permanent. (Tampa Bay Times)

5. Spirit Airlines announced Friday it will begin nonstop daily flights from Tampa International Airport to Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport this fall. (WTSP)

Today in Tampa:

• Baseball Card Show Tampa Bay at Holiday Inn Tampa Westshore. (8 a.m.)
• Inaugural Tampa Heights Cultural Fest. (10 a.m.)
• 18th Annual Downtown Dunedin Craft Festival. (10 a.m.)
• Sensory Saturdays at Community Roots Collective. (10 a.m.)
• Summer Crocfest 2021 at ZooTampa. (12 p.m.)
• The DoorDash Cuban Sammy Showdown. Enjoy a cocktail, play lawn games and sample free food from Forbici, Bento, and 4 Rivers. (12 p.m.)
• Pride Picnic + Fireworks presented by Trulieve. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. (2 p.m.)
• Market on Florida at Pickford's Sundries. (3 p.m.)
• Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays. (4:10 p.m.)
• Dark Summer at The Orpheum. (5:30 p.m.)
• Ruskin Family Drive-In: F9 "Fast and the Furious 9". (10:20 p.m.)

Tampa Patch Notebook:

• Creative Loafing trashed Fast and the Furious 9 in review. The film series has long polarized critics.
• USF Health is hiring for both clinical and non-clinical roles.
• At least 159 are now missing in the South Florida condo collapse as the death toll climbs to over 4.

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That's all for today. I will be back tomorrow with the latest happening in Tampa. My inbox is open if you have any tips to send or want to reach out: tampadaily@patch.com

-Carlos Hernandez

About me: I have lived in Florida since 1999 and covered the Tampa area for nearly 10 years, mainly with a focus on food through my blog at CarlosEats.com.