🌱 Happy Thanksgiving + AMC Popcorn Coming Home + Tampa Oyster Fest

Welcome back, Tampa! Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. Let's get this Thursday started off right. Here's what's happening today in town.

Want to support local news in Tampa? Become a Patch Supporter for just $5 per month and help keep the Tampa Daily going, plus get other exclusive perks. Click here to learn more.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 76 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Temple Terrace organic farmer Travis Malloy of TrailBale Farm says he raised a record number of organic turkeys this year and sold out faster than ever. Malloy says prices have not changed, but are now more competitive as prices rise in general. Organic turkey sales rose 68% between 2016 and 2019 as demand grows for more healthy products. (Tampa Patch)

2. Tampa Oyster Fest is coming to town Sunday, December 12th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. It will feature all-you-can-eat oysters, unlimited drinks, BBQ, and live music. Tickets are only available in advance. (Creative Loafing)

3. Starting around December 10th, each person who lives in Pinellas County's Gulfport will receive two $25 gift certificates from the city by mail, totaling $50 for each household. The program is called Gulfport Rebound. The money can be spent at approved local businesses to help boost the local economy and will expire in January. (ABC Action News)

4. Lawsuit: The former maintenance director of Indian Rocks Beach Harbourside Resort is suing his one-time employer after he says the company CEO and general manager chastised him for hiring a Black employee and is seeking more than $100,000. The employer disputes the claim and says they do not discriminate. Harbourside is part of the New Hotel Collection, which also operates the Cordova Inn in downtown St. Pete and the New Hotel on Indian Shores. (Florida Politics)

5. Ready to enjoy movie theater quality popcorn at home? Movie theater chain AMC plans to offer movie theater popcorn at mall kiosks and delivered at home starting in 2022, an expansion after a rough pandemic year for movie theaters. A list of locations has not been released yet. (Tampa Bay Times)

Today's Tampa Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013)

Today in Tampa:

• 7th Annual Tampa YMCA Turkey Gobble. (7:00 AM)
• Wiregrass Turkey Trot. (7:00 AM)
• FishHawk Turkey Trot. (8:00 AM)
• Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights & Santa's Village. (6:00 PM)
• Thanksgiving Family Skate at Skate World Tampa. (7:00 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "He's backkkkkk - Santa will be visiting our shelter on Saturday, December 4 from 10 am to 2 pm for our annual holiday tradition! Guests of all ages, both two-legged and four-legged, are invited to pose with the Jolly old Elf for a 202..." (Facebook)
• Tampa's Downtown: "One of #TampasDowntown oldest holiday traditions, the @hbplantmuseum’s 40th Victorian Christmas Stroll, is BACK - Experience decades of extravagance and grandeur by buying your tickets now at plantmuseum.com/events/victorian-christmas-st..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Theatre: "Ever wonder how Tampa Theatre's grand lobby transforms for the holidays? (Hint: there's no elves involved, and that is Theatre president and CEO John Bell on the hydraulic lift near the top of our 18-foot tree!)" (Facebook)
• TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "The 2022 Best Restaurants list is here! 40,000 votes were cast over a two week period to bring you this year’s winners. Look for your copy in the mailbox this week, or purchase a copy of @tampamagazine at TampaMagazines.com 🍴Pictured he..." (Instagram)
• City of Tampa: "You can be Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park! ❄️Celebrate the holiday season now until Jan. 2nd ❄️ Enjoy local shops, the Winter Village Express, ice skating and more!" (Facebook)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Add your business here

Events:

• Black Saturday Holiday Market (November 27)
• 9 Hours- 15 Speakers- Healers-Psychics-Authors And Musicians To Help You Replenish And Recharge! (November 27)
• Miami MoCAAD presents Afro Latin X #CreativeConversation Arte, Historia, Cultura-(Art, History + Cul (November 28)
• Shake Shack Donation Day (December 1)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 2)
• Taxes In Retirement Seminar (December 2)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (December 6)
• Add your event

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tampa Daily? Reach out anytime to carlosreportsnews@gmail.com.