Police Strip Club Controversy+Sharks Moving In+New Hotel Concept

Good morning, Tampa! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday, July 29 started and everything you need to know around Tampa today.

In this issue, you'll learn about officers being reprimanded for activities at a local strip club, a new hotel concept, sharks moving in during red tide, talent struggles at the University of South Florida, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Possible light rain in the afternoon. High: 91 Low: 80.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Extended Stay America announced the launch of Extended Stay America Premier Suites including one in Tampa with a ribbon-cutting set for August 3rd. It is one of 25 new or completely renovated properties across the country. (Patch)

2. A Tuesday City of Tampa Citizens Review Board meeting focused on officers who bought alcohol, individual lap dances, and paid for exotic dancers during an undercover investigation that failed to produce leads. The visit cost taxpayers $421 from the department’s investigatory fund. Officers gave conflicting accounts as to why they needed to visit Gold Club, a strip club in Ybor City. (Fox 13 Tampa Bay)

3. Sharks are appearing in Longboat Key as they seek to avoid red tide in the area. Neighbors are shocked by the sudden appearance. Species seen include bonnethead, black tip, nurse and lemon sharks. (WFLA)

4. The University of South Florida (USF) has asked St. Petersburg Regional Chancellor Tadlock to delay his retirement, previously set for December 31st of this year. The search for his replacement was delayed due to high turnover in other administrative positions. (WUSF)

5. Manatee County leaders broke ground Wednesday on Palmetto's 88-acre Washington Park. The county earmarked $2.75 million in infrastructure sales tax revenue and grants to develop the park and provide recreational amenities. It will be the largest recreational community green space in the area. (WTSP)

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Today in Tampa

• Tampa City Council Meeting at Old City Hall. (9:00 AM)
• Hillsborough County Budget Reconciliation meeting. (9:00 AM)
• Music and Movement at Little Play Place. (9:45 AM)
• Paws for Literacy at Humane Society of Tampa Bay. (2:45 PM)
• Beers & Bombs at Tampa Bay Downs. (4:00 PM)
• Tampa Museum of Art - Art on the House. (4:00 PM)
• 2021 RGA Summer Business Expo at Ruth Eckerd Hall. (4:00 PM)
• Tampa Fringe Festival. (7:00 PM)
• Voices of Youth Theatre Festival. (8:00 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• City of Tampa Mayor - Jane Castor: "This week I sat down with Dr. Jason Wilson from @TGHCares and @USFHealth to discuss the increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tampa and the importance of getting vaccinated. Watch the full video..." (Twitter)
• More in Ybor: "Announcing the second video in our Voices of Ybor Video Series: Industrious Centro Ybor!" (Twitter)
• Tampa Bay Times: "DeSantis' closed-door discussion came a day before the CDC reversed course on mask guidelines in schools." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "A vaccine mandate is illegal at state universities, but the Board of Governors sent a letter strongly encouraging stu..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "During her time with DeSantis, Christina Pushaw reinvented the position of press secretary. But how did she get one o..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Times: "Pasco County has long held the reputation as the nudist capital of the U.S. During the last year and a half of pandem..." (Facebook)
• St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman: "We continue to build and strengthen our City of the Arts..." (Twitter)
• Tampa Bay Times: "Some Florida health care providers support mandatory vaccinations for medical personnel as COVID surges. Gov. Ron DeS..." (Facebook)
• TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "Two days into the BEST OF THE CITY voting and we are feeling the love Almost 10,000 people have voted so far. Keep..." (Instagram)
• TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "Reserve your profile space in our Fine Dining Guide by emailing info@TampaMagazines.com This beautiful plate was cre..." (Instagram)
• Tampa Bay Times: "Florida will receive $10.6 million in federal funding to expand HIV infection prevention and treatment efforts." (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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