🌱 Greater Riverview Chamber Leadership Change + Blush Champagne Bar

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community. Including updates on:

• The Tampa EDITION has been named on the "Best New Hotels in the World."
• The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce has a new president & CEO.
• Blush Champagne & Cocktail Bar is opening this month in Wesley Chapel.

But first, today's weather: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. The Tampa EDITION, the first 5-star hotel to come to the area, is now on the Best New Hotels in the World in 2023 by Travel + Leisure on its list of The 100 Best New Hotels in the World. (Tampa Patch)
2. Blush Champagne & Cocktail Bar is opening soon in Wesley Chapel at the KRATE at the Grove. Blush is a modern take on a wine bar with assorted food and drinks for guests to enjoy including cheese boards, pasta, wine cocktails, and more. It is expected to open sometime this month. (That's So Tampa)
3. Ny’Kole Krivda has been named the new president and CEO of The Greater Riverview Chamber of Commerce. Krivda holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University. She assumed the position on April 5. (Osprey Observer)
4. A former neo-Nazi accused of killing his roommates has pled guilty to the charges after six years. Jury selection was set to begin before the defendant pled guilty. The defendant was then sentenced to 45 years in prison with a minimum of 25 years for each murder count. (WFLA)
5. There is a new Trader Joe's location coming to Sarasota, according to their official website. It will open at Lakewood Ranch at 8473 Cooper Creek Blvd. in University Park. Trader Joe's still only has a few locations in Florida. No opening date is available as of Monday evening. (WFLA)

Today in Tampa:

• Paella Tuesday's at Bulla Gastrobar. (9 a.m.)
• Weekday Yoga at Armature Works. (9 a.m.)
• Crochet Buddies at Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. (3 p.m.)
• Social Security Seminar at Hillsborough Community College Student Services Building Ybor City. (6 p.m.)
• School Board Meeting at Hillsborough County Schools. (4 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Tampa General Hospital shared: "What better way to kick off #NationalNursesWeek than by celebrating Team Member Appreciation Days at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. TGH team members and their families enjoyed early park entry, animal encounters, face painting, and more." (Tampa General Hospital via Facebook)
• The Polk County Clerk of the Circuit Court Office in Lakeland is temporarily closed amid staffing shortages. There is only one customer service clerk left in the office. (ABC Action News)
• Ryan Bass shared: "The Rays are 6-1 in May, and 12-5 this season against teams .500 or better after shutting out the second-place Orioles, 3-0." (Twitter)

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You're all caught up for today. 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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