Manatee Rehab Center + Yanni Gourde Traded + Because Of Sam

Hello, neighbors! Carlos Hernandez here with today's Tampa Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about a new manatee rehab center, a new report that says homes are overvalued in Tampa Bay, the latest in hockey, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 93 Low: 79.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. The Clearwater Marine Aquarium has announced plans to build a new manatee rehabilitation center in Tarpon Springs due to a record number of deaths happening in the state. (Patch)

2. Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University released a new report arguing that Tampa Bay “is the most concerning” metro area in the state for inflated home prices. Researchers say they are overvalued by as much as 32%. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

3. The Seattle Kraken picked up Tampa Bay Lightning Center Yanni Gourde in the expansion draft. Gourde scored 80 regular-season goals and 16 postseason goals in six seasons with Tampa Bay. (ABC Action News)

4. The penguin exhibit at the Florida Aquarium remains closed following the deaths of seven penguins earlier this month. There is no official reopening in sight. (WTSP)

5. Café con Tampa will host the filmmaker and star behind the documentary “Because of Sam” at its meeting today. Filmmaker Renee Warmack and the movie’s subject, Sam Piazza, will speak about the Tampa film at the event. (The Tampa Bay 100)

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Today in Tampa

• Tusks to Tails: A Fossil History of Florida. (10:00 AM)
• Songs and Stories En Español at Community Roots Collective. (10:00 AM)
• Christmas in July. (10:00 AM)
• Metrocon 2021 To Be Held At Tampa Convention Center. (11:00 AM)
• Back to School Supply Drive at Bill Currie Ford. (4:00 PM)
• Star Wars Party at TRIBE Seminole Heights. (4:00 PM)
• Glow in the Park at Altitude Trampoline Park. (7:00 PM)
• Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (2021) at Tampa Theatre. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

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• 4bed/3bath Beach House for sale in Madeira Beach (Details)

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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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