🌱 OddFellows Ice Cream X Sonic Ice Cream + Greenlane Opening New Spot

Hello, hello! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here right on time with your fresh copy of the Tampa Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. Including updates on:

• A Hillsborough High School student was found with a stolen gun and loaded ammo on Friday by police.
• Beer Can Island was damaged by Hurricane Idalia, but the owners have vowed to recover.
• OddFellows Ice Cream and SEGA have launched a limited-edition Sonic the Hedgehog ice cream release with the shop in Tampa also selling the product.

But first, today's weather: A thunderstorm in spots. High: 90 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A bicyclist in Tampa was killed on Thursday when crossing the 2100 block of West Waters Avenue at 5:46 a.m., according to authorities. Police attempted to save the life of the cyclist but could not save the cyclist. The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with police. (Tampa Patch)
2. Hurricane Idalia took Beer Can Island up to five feet underwater this week, completely damaging a food truck and other items built on it. The food truck was flung nearly 14 feet into the air, according to the owners. The hurricane damaged most of what owners have installed on the island since 2017. Owners are planning to rebuild amid an intense fight with Hillsborough County for ownership of the island. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)
3. OddFellows Ice Cream and SEGA have joined forces to release a limited-edition Sonic the Hedgehog ice cream release with four flavors featuring Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles the Echidna, Miles Prower also known as Tails, and Amy Rose. Fans of the series can pick-up the ice cream at local shops including one in Tampa's Hyde Park Village at 718 S Village Circle. It is also available online and at GoldBelly. (CarlosEats.com)
4. Healthy food concept Greenlane is opening a new location in Tampa's Westshore District at 2055 N Dale Mabry Highway. An opening date has yet to be announced as of Friday afternoon. The restaurant currently has a location at 4495 West Gandy Blvd. and is opening a new drive-thru in St. Petersburg as well. (That's So Tampa)
5. Police arrested a Hillsborough High School student Friday after a stolen and loaded 9-millimeter gun and more than 20 rounds of ammo were found in his backpack. The student is facing multiple felonies in the incident. The student's bag was searched after he was found vaping in a restroom, according to a news report. (ABC Action News)

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Today in Tampa:

Saturday, September 2

• Labor Day Monday Brunch All Weekend Long at Bulla Gastrobar. (9 a.m.)
• Sept. 2 | Brooke Evers | Pool Party at WTR. (noon)
• Premier League Match Day at MacDinton's. (3 p.m.)
• Game Night: Adults Only at Memoirs Event Venue. (6:30 p.m.)
• The VCRs - 80s Night at Wild Rover Brewing Company. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The University of Tampa shared: "We are grateful for a safe return to campus following Hurricane Idalia. We are thankful to our community for your patience and understanding throughout this weather event." (The University of Tampa via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "HSTB adoptable animals heading north to Brandywine Valley SPCA to find forever homes so that we can take in displaced animals from shelters affected by Hurricane Idalia. ❤️" (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)
• Tampa Convention Center shared: "RESCHEDULED: Sneaker Con has been moved to Saturday, Sept. 23 due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. Organizers say all existing attendees and vendors can transfer to the new date or receive a refund. We apologize for any inconvenience." (Tampa Convention Center via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday.

— 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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