🌱 OddFellows Ice Cream Co. Opening With Free Scoops + Vegan Latte Art Battle Friday

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a bill to ban critical race theory in classrooms and workplaces. Parents would have the ability to sue if they believe their child is learning about the theory. Consideration for the bill will occur during in the next legislative session in January 2022. (WTSP)

2. More travel options: Allegiant Airlines has announced two new nonstop flights out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport including to Washington, D.C. and Tulsa, Oklahoma. Service from Sarasota-Bradenton to Tulsa International Airport (TUL) will operate twice weekly starting today. Service to Dulles International Airport (IAD) will also operate twice weekly starting December 18th, 2021. (WFLA)

3. Police say LPN William Cease, 63, was found partially undressed while inappropriately touching a 69-year-old patient at the Care Center of Pinellas Park. Authorities say they believe there could be more victims and a search for Cease is underway. (ABC Action News)

4. OddFellows Ice Cream Co., based in Brooklyn, will open its first Florida location in Hyde Park Village on Thursday, November 16th. Free scoops will be handed out to customers starting at 3 p.m. on opening day. (Tampa Patch)

5. Love coffee? WeVegan Cafe is holding a vegan latte art competition in South Gandy this Friday, December 17th at 6 p.m. Baristas will compete for the best pour. Oatly is sponsoring the throwdown that will also have plant-based food and adult beverages on top. (Creative Loafing)

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Today in Tampa:

• Tampa City Council Meeting at Old City Hall. (9:00 AM)
• Free Food Drive-Thru at Palm River Family Services. (11:00 AM)
• Downtown Tampa Food Truck Rally. (6:00 PM)
• Bar Method Class at Armature Works. (6:30 PM)
• Tampa Bay's Festival Of Lights & Santa's Village at Greater Hillsborough County Fair. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tampa International Airport: "THE NUMBERS ARE IN: This year, TPA donated a total of 2,294 toys and 94 bikes to Tampa Toys for Tots! Since the inception of the partnership nine years ago, TPA has donated more than 20,000 toys going directly to children in the community." (Facebook)
• Tampa General Hospital: "For over three decades, Tampa General Hospital has partnered with Foster Angels of Hillsborough Co. to fill our Christmas tree with holiday presents for foster children in our community. Thanks to your donations, we've collected enough p..." (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: Need to get rid of bulky items? Our Solid Waste Department will resume SWEEP collections on Jan 3rd, allowing residents to dispose of bulky items (like furniture) curbside. In 2021, SWEEP collected approx. 5.3 M pounds of bulky waste from Ta..." (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "🎁@SierraNevadaBeer and @MermaidTavernTampa have a present for you! 🎁Anyone who brings a donated pet item or a cash donation to support HSTB will receive a free pint of Sierra Nevada! They call this amazing event Pints for Paws, and it ..." (Facebook)
• Midtown Tampa: "❤️ Be a Hero on the Big Red Bus ❤️ The Blood Drive at Midtown Tampa is Saturday, December 18, 2021 from 11:30 am - 2 pm. All donors will receive a free a OneBlood Blanket and a $10 e-gift card, a wellness checkup, including blood pressure, t..." (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.