Sarasota Anti-Mask Parent Brief Lockdown + Refinery Building Sold + EMS Worker Shortage

Good morning, Tampa! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday off on an informed note. Here's what's happening around town today.

In this issue, you'll learn about a Sarasota school that went into lockdown over an anti-mask angry parent, the current status at AdventHealth Tampa, the sale of the old Refinery building in Seminole Heights, a serious shortage of frontline workers, and more. Now, let's get started.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 88 Low: 75.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A Sarasota elementary school was placed on a temporary, limited lockdown after a parent threatened to leave his job and confront an assistant principal for telling his children they couldn’t come to school without wearing masks. The parent apologized for scaring the school and said he was emotional. (Wink News)

2. AdventHealth Tampa continues to pause elective procedures that are not urgent to increase beds, resources and maintain enough staff during the Delta variant surge. Patients will be notified if their procedure will be canceled. (Tampa Patch)

3. Nature Coast EMS in Citrus County says the situation is dire after 10 paramedics and EMTs turned in their resignations in one week. A combination of low pay and high-stress from the Delta variant has strained the staff. Administrators are asking the county for help with federal funding so they can pay more. (WFLA)

4. The liquid oxygen shortage may have a long-term impact on water in Tampa. The city may have to buy water from Tampa Bay Water, the regional wholesaler of water, or impose restrictions on residents. (Fox 13 Tampa Bay)

5. The most recent Seminole Heights’ Refinery building was sold to the people behind Cigar City, King of the Coop, and Westshore Pizza. They will be opening a new ‘Flocale’ concept with a planned December opening. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

• September Vintage Market at Vintage Marché. (4:00 PM)
• Tampa Tarpons at Bradenton Marauders. (6:05 PM)
• Glow in the Park at Altitude Trampoline Park. (7:00 PM)
• The Ben Meyer Band w/ Jimmy's Famous Seafood at Swan Brewing. (7:00 PM)
• 'The Lost Leonardo' Documentary To Be Presented at Tampa Theatre. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Coach Bruce Arians says the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are "100-percent vaccinated" against COVID-19. (WTSP)
• Tampa Bay Rays: "Brandon Lowe is our Player of the Month!" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "Interested in a part-time job? Vinik Sports Group is hiring in a variety of areas! Join us for a job fair on September 7th! Fill out your application here www.viniksportsgroup.com/careers" (Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: "UPDATE: Please see the changes to the upcoming town hall dates and times. The virtual town hall will now be held on Monday, September 20 at 5 p.m. This meeting will be held through Microsoft Teams. More details coming soon. If you cannot..." (Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: "TICKETS ON SALE NOW for our 25th Annual Fall Golf Classic! This year, the event will take place at Rocky Point Golf Course! For more event information, to purchase tickets & sponsorship information, visit: https://www.southtampacha..." (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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