🌱 International Women’s Day Panel Coming + 'Soiree By The Bay' Event

Hello, neighbors! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• "Soireee by the Bay" is coming April 15 to Tampa.
• Two people were injured when they drove into a Tampa home on Sunday morning.
• Tampa Bay Rays radio announcer Dave Wills has died at age 58.

But first, today's weather:

A shower or two; very warm. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. "Soiree by the Bay" is a new social event in Tampa Bay being held for the Arthritis Foundation. It will occur at 6 p.m. on April 15 at the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club. Guests will enjoy food stations from local eateries, beer, wine and signature cocktails, entertainment, dancing, and more. (Tampa Patch)
2. Two people in Tampa were injured on Sunday morning after driving into the front porch of a Tampa home located at Peninsular and Poplar. The driver and his teenage passenger both suffered no serious injuries, according to officials. No further information is available at this time. (WTSP)
3. Sea Grapes Eatery and Wine Lounge is opening soon in Pinellas County on Thursday, March 9 with a full menu including drinks. The restaurant is being led by Chef Alex Rodriguez of Lolita’s Wine Market and Sammy + Paco's. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
4. Long-running radio announcer for the Tampa Bay Rays, Dave Wills, has died at age 58. Wills worked with the Tampa bay Rays for 18 years before his death and was known as a big fan of baseball. The Rays are planning a tribute for Wills this season as a thank you to his contribution to the sport. (WFLA)
5. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) will host a panel of inspirational women in local leadership positions for a panel discussion to join with International Women’s Day from 4:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, at the 26th West Center, 5840 26th Street West, Bradenton. (Tampa Bay Newswire)

Today in Tampa:

• Non-Student Day at Hillsborough County Schools. (all day)
• Story Time at Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. (10:15 a.m.)
• Mayweather Boxing HIIT Class at Armature Works. (6 p.m.)
• Kitchen Fundamentals: Sous Vide And Sides at Publix Apron Cooking Schools Of Citrus Park. (6 p.m.)
• Community Yoga Class at Tampa Sports Academy. (6:15 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Rays shared: "The Tampa Bay Rays are deeply saddened to announce the passing of longtime radio announcer Dave Wills. A beloved figure throughout the Tampa Bay community and Major League Baseball, he will be missed dearly." (Tampa Bay Rays via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "HAPPY STORIES 😍 Danielle and her husband found Arnold stumbling past, looking for food and water, when they scooped him up to help him! After he was fed and watered, they brought him to HSTB, hoping he could be reunited with this family." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• ZooTampa at Lowry Park shared: "We still need your votes: ZooTampa has been nominated for not one, but two USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Click the links to vote today." (ZooTampa at Lowry Park via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "Bon voyage. The Gasparilla pirates have celebrated their conquest of our fair city, and now will take to seas until next year. 🏴‍☠️" (City of Tampa via Facebook)

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— 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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