Polk Sheriff Urges Vaccines + Mad Beach 'Sesh' Restaurant + TPA Job Fair

Morning, people of Tampa! It's me again, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily.

In this issue, you'll learn about an officer reinstated after using racial slurs, a plea for vaccination from the Polk County Sheriff, the latest on property taxes in Hillsborough County, a new restaurant coming soon from a local brewery, and more. Now, let's get started.

First, today's weather: Humid and mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 76.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Polk Sheriff Grady Judd is urging vaccines after a 32-year-old deputy died on Monday from COVID-19 after weeks of battling for his life. Judd shared, “This virus is real and it’s deadly and Christopher is the poster child for how deadly it is. He was only 32." (WFLA)

2. The office of Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez is currently mailing out 2021 Notice of Proposed Property Taxes or TRIM to property owners. Assistance is available for residents both over the phone and online. (Tampa Patch)

3. A Black Tampa police officer who was fired for using a racial slur in two separate situations has been reinstated, despite opposition from Police Chief Dugan. The officer used racial slurs at Middleton High School. He will not be paid backpay and it is unclear if he will go back to working in schools. (Bay News 9)

4. Mad Beach Brewing is opening a new restaurant called "Sesh" in a historic cottage in St. Petersburg that once housed The Melting Pot. The popular Jelly Donut Burger will come from its original location, but the owners are also expected to roll out a new dining menu. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

5. Tampa International Airport continues the hunt for workers and is hosting a hiring fair today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. that has nearly 1,000 jobs up for grabs. Jobs include restaurant roles, rental company positions, maintenance, baggage handling, and customer service as well. (Tampa Bay Times)

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Today in Tampa

• One Tampa Executive Board Meeting at Hillsborough Community College - Ybor Campus. (11:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting for Bayou Bodega - South Tampa Chamber of Commerce. Registration is required and space is limited. (3:00 PM)
• Tech Topics: Screen Mirroring - Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative. All ages welcome. Dip into a wide variety of short sessions under the technology umbrella. (5:30 PM)
• Noche del Habano at Hotel Haya. (6:00 PM)
• Varsity Volleyball @ Wharton - Robinson High. (7:00 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "Meet Skat and her kittens Stephen (black & white) & Simon (orange tabby). Skat is a little over a year old and her babies are four weeks old. They were surrendered to us because their previous owner was evicted from their home and..." (Facebook)
• TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "We interviewed Ian Schrager on his partnership with Marriott on the EDITION brand of hotels and luxury residences, including the forthcoming Tampa EDITION. Here’s a rendering of the Tampa EDITION lobby bar at night Click the link in b..." (Instagram)
• City of Tampa: "In honor of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, the Mayor's Hispanic Heritage Committee (MHHC) kicked off the school year at Alexander Elementary, donating school supplies, cleaning products and more. As the school is predominantly Hispanic ..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Pride: " We can’t believe we are a month away from our Pride on the River event! We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone on September 18th along the Hillsborough River! Love brunch? Get a seat for drag brunch - tickets are now LIVE! ht..." (Facebook)
• Midtown Tampa: "Looking for a new tradition to enjoy outdoors? Look no further! Midtown Commons' central green space provides a gorgeous outdoor area perfect for Tampa's year-round outdoor lifestyle, with a calendar of events starting this Saturday for ..." (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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