🌱 Rhythm And Brews By The Bay + Grand Prix Tampa Permanently Closed

Hello all. It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Tampa Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening locally. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 78.

Big love to our premier local sponsor. We couldn’t keep the community informed without you!

Ready to take the next step in the Real Estate market? Seleka Kerr of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group has over 20 years of experience and knowledge in the Tampa Bay market and takes pride in the deep roots she has in our Sunshine State. Seleka works with buyers, sellers, and investors and is known for her quality service, stellar reputation, and always striving to exceed customer expectations. If a move is something your family is considering, visit Seleka here.

Click here to get your business featured in this spot.

Here are the top five stories today in Tampa:

1. Tampa Police Department (TPD) is asking for the public's help identifying a person recently caught on camera boldly taking a package from someone's porch. Police said Monday, a man stole an Amazon package from the front porch of a house in Tampa around 4:15 p.m. (Tampa Patch)

2. Grand Prix Tampa, a long-running entertainment venue that featured two go-kart tracks, an arcade, batting cages and two mini-golf courses, has officially closed its doors, according to a Facebook post. The amusement venue is making way for new apartments as Tampa faces an affordable housing crisis. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)

3. The popular "Brews By The Bay" event at The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa is returning this fall as "Rhythm and Brews by the Bay." The event will feature craft beer as well as a full live concert for guests to enjoy. Tickets are now available and start at $125 with a portion of the proceeds benefitting conservation efforts at the aquarium. (WFLA)

4. Allen Temple AME Church in Tampa is urging people to vote in the August 23 primary election. It held an event Sunday highlighting the importance of voting. "We want people to be aware of who's on the ballot, what's on the ballot, and how important it is for them to go out and vote," Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Glenn Dames Jr. said. Voter registration for the primary closed July 25. (WTSP)

5. A Leon County circuit judge ruled Friday that a Republican candidate, Jerry Torres, is ineligible to run for a Tampa Bay-area congressional seat because he failed to properly qualify. Torres' campaign plans to appeal the ruling. (WUSF)

Today in Tampa:

• Toddler Tuesdays at ZooTampa. (10 a.m.)
• Free Tuesdays at The Glazer Children's Museum. (10 a.m.)
• School Board Workshop at Hillsborough County Schools. (10 a.m.)
• Happy Hour Yoga at Armature Works. (4:30 p.m.)
• How To Get Started In Astronomy With Host Craig MacDougal at Bruton Memorial Library. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The Tampa Bay Bucs have activated Cornerback Don Gardner from the PUP List. The Buccaneers now have no players on the active/PUP list. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
• Single-game tickets to Tampa Bay Lightning games for the 2022-23 season will be available starting Friday, August 5 at 10 a.m. (WFLA)
• St. Petersburg tenants are organizing an overnight "emergency sleep-in protest" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, at St. Petersburg City Hall to demand rent control as Tampa Bay continues to deal with an affordable housing crisis. The event will include music, speakers, food and encourages attendees to bring their own sleeping gear. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
• Bradenton photographer, Allan Mestel, traveled throughout Ukraine to document the war between Russia and Ukraine. The photographer says he hopes the photos will remind people that the war is far from over and plans to host a gallery, with proceeds going toward Ukraine organizations. (Fox 13)
• Express Employment Professionals of Brandon and Tampa Northeast are hosting a Back to School Job Fair this Thursday, August 4 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They are hoping to fill 50 positions. (That's So Tampa)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 3)
• Vincerò- The Italian Opera Experience (August 5)
• Welcome Back to School-Florida Penguin Back to School Bash (August 7)
• Add your event

Announcements:

• Riverview, FL. Fitness T-Shirt Company Files For LLC - Dark Leap Tees LLC (Details)
• Add your announcement

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tampa Daily? Contact me at SouthTampa@Patch.com