🌱 Hillsborough County Hits The Polls + Tropical Storm Nicole Prep

Morning, friends. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Today you'll find news about:

• 🗳️ Hillsborough County voters elected three state senators, eight state representatives and four county commissioners on Tuesday.
• ✈️ Frontier Airlines is giving out free flights on Thursday at Zydeco Brew Werks.
• 🌀 City of Tampa is prepared for Tropical Storm Nicole, according to Mayor Jane Castor.

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Wind and rain in the p.m.. High: 75 Low: 66.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Hillsborough County voters elected three state senators, eight state representatives and four county commissioners on Tuesday during the Nov. 8 general election. Polls closed at 7 p.m. local time in the races. (Tampa Patch)

2. Garrison Tavern will host an NHL Watch Party in celebration of Veterans Day on Friday. All current and former military personnel are being offered a 20 percent discount. Anchor and Brine is hosting a special offering of Patsch Anejo all night long. (Tampa Patch)

3. Discount carrier Frontier Airlines is set to giveaway 500 flights during an event at Zydeco Brew Werks in historic Ybor City on Thursday, Nov. 10 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive one drink ticket per adult ages 21 and older good for beer and wine from Zydeco. (That's So Tampa)

4. City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said on Tuesday that Tampa is prepared for Tropical Storm Nicole. "We've done the usual. We've drained our storm water drains. We've cleaned everything out. We have prepared for any potential flooding," said Castor. (WFLA)

5. Pasco County Schools leaders said Tuesday that all schools and offices will be closed Thursday ahead of the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Nicole. Leaders said they consulted with the Pasco County Emergency Operations Center prior to making the decision. (WTSP)

Today in Tampa:

• 1 Million Cups Tampa at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. (9 a.m.)
• Hope Market: Free Community Food Market at Restore Hope Initiative. (10 a.m.)
• Cafe Con Conexiones at Rocky Point Deli. (10 a.m.)
• Network Under 40 Tampa at Cigar City Brewing. (6 p.m.)
• Palma Ceia Pinot Camp at Cru Cellars. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Tampa Bay Economic Development Council has announced its new executive officers who will help lead the organization in fiscal year 2023. New Tampa Bay EDC Chair Angel Gonzalez is the youngest regional president for SouthState Bank at age 35. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• Celebrate 30 years with Tampa Bay Lightning on Dec. 7 at the Tampa Theatre from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets for "A Night with the Bolts" are $35 and will go on sale to the general public on Friday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. (NHL.com)
• Sandbag locations across Tampa Bay are now open as the area prepares for Tropical Storm Nicole. Floridians are encouraged to prepare for potential flooding and other weather conditions. (ABC Action News)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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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