Masks For Red Tide + Pet Owner Warning + Parks & Rec Month

Welcome back, Tampa! Let's get this Wednesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

In this issue, you'll learn about the Stanley Cup, the latest on red tide in Pinellas, a local pet owner with a warning for others, a new microcinema in the works, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Rain in the afternoon and evening. High: 90 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. The Stanley Cup was dropped by one of the Bolts players during the celebrations on Monday and will need to be sent to Montreal for repairs. The damaged Cup actually isn't the original, that one is located inside Lord Stanley's Vault at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. (WTSP)

2. Health officials are urging mask use for red tide in Pinellas County. According to a St. Pete spokesperson, more than 100 employees are working 12 hours days cleaning dead fish. (WFLA)

3. A local dog suffered a serious injury at doggy daycare, Brandon Puppy Palace, and the pet owner now owes $8,700 in charges of vet care, surgery, and orthotic devices placed on the dog. The pet owner is now warning others that they may be on the hook for vet bills no matter who is at fault if their pup gets hurt and to read contracts carefully. (ABC Action News)

4. Celebrate National Parks & Recreation Month in Hillsborough County with seven parks that are offering activities and prizes for participants. Residents are also encouraged to join the fun for Parks' Party in the Park events in Carrollwood Village and Apollo Beach. (Patch)

5. The historic Tampa Theatre is moving forward with plans to build a microcinema after delays due to the pandemic. It is estimated to cost around $1.5 million and will take the space that now houses the Nature Shop. That space is big enough to place 40-50 seats. (83 Degrees Media)

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Today in Tampa

• Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Meeting (Hybrid). (9:00 AM)
• Parents Little Break at The Kids Social Club. (3:00 PM)
• BayCare Kids Family Circus at Children's Board Family Resource Centers - Town N Country. (4:00 PM)
• Tampa Heights Night Market. (5:30 PM)
• Channel District Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Community Advisory Committee Meeting at Tampa Municipal Office Building. (5:30 PM)
• Ken Apperson at Haiku Tampa. (6:00 PM)
• Summer DOG JOG at Sparkman Wharf. (7:15 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Governor Ron DeSantis is now selling anti-mask and anti-Fauci koozies.
• Large quantities of seaweed accumulated on Siesta Key and prompted a cleanup effort by parks staff.
• USF Student Government has voted to join the fight to protect the USF Forest Preserve.
• TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "Well today’s festivities certainly saw the lightning and the thunder ️️ Our senior photographer captured all the ex..." (Instagram)
• The University of Tampa: "We agree, @tampa_vb! Repost: Nothing better than starting off the week with a Stanley Cup Boat Parade in your backyar..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "The Monday morning crash caused 250 gallons of fuel to spill, causing on tanker truck to catch fire." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "Florida's vaccination rate has stagnated and herd immunity may be slipping out of reach, experts said." (Facebook)

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Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (July 16)
• The Summer Rock and Stone Show (July 17)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're loving these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. 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.

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