🌱 Streetlight Taco Coming Soon + Bucs Seek New Quarterback

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• Pasco County School District is receiving a bump in funding thanks to increased state funding and an increase in property taxes.
• Streetlight Taco is coming soon to South Tampa.
• The Bucs are on the hunt for a new star quarterback ahead of the NFL football season.

But first, today's weather: Thunderstorms. High: 92 Low: 78.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A Tampa man attempting to cross the street on a busy highway died on Tuesday after being hit by a car while walking on Dale Mabry Highway in Hillsborough County, according to authorities. The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the incident. An investigation is underway into the incident. (Tampa Patch)
2. A new Mexican restaurant concept called Streetlight Taco is coming soon to Tampa's Palma Ceia neighborhood, according to Creative Loafing. It will be a partnership between Chef Michael Brannock as well as Jack Murray and Nick Reader from Rocca. The restaurant will be located at 4004 Henderson Blvd. (Creative Loafing Tampa)
3. Pasco County School District will receive an increase in funding thanks to a new tax on residents. Funds will increase 10 percent in the upcoming year after an increase in state funding and a voter-approved increase on property taxes. Millions of dollars will be reserved for charter schools and vouchers for private schools, meaning the funds will not necessarily improve the financial condition of the school district. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)
4. The race is on to find a new quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Some names being floated include Kyle Trask and Baker Mayfield. Bucs head coach Todd Bowles is leaving his options open for now as practice continues ahead of the upcoming NFL football season. (ABC Action News)
5. Tours are back at Bern’s Steakhouse in SoHo that features over 500,000 bottles of wine. The iconic steakhouse reopened this month after a brief closure for renovations. Tours will be booked with restaurant reservations. (Q105.com)

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Today in Tampa:

Friday, July 28

• Christmas In July at St. Joseph's Hospital — South. (11 a.m.)
• Beginners Anime Manga Drawing Class at Port Tampa City Library. (3 p.m.)
• Música In Flor Fina at Hotel Haya. (8 p.m.)
• Launch Pad at Carmine's Restaurant & Bar. (9 p.m.)
• Gimme Gimme Disco at The Orpheum. (9 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The South Tampa location of Datz on MacDill will officially shut down on Aug. 27. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)
• City of Tampa shared: "Raymond James Stadium was nominated by USA TODAY's Top 10 as 2023’s Best NFL Stadium. Vote here: bit.ly/3rPXO4E." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• Midtown Tampa shared "On Aug. 4, get ready to rev up the excitement with a jam-packed day of games, delicious treats, and a car parade. 🎱 Experience the thrill of giant lawn games starting at 6 p.m." (Midtown Tampa via Facebook)
• Visit Tampa Bay shared: "Did you know The Florida Aquarium offers a guided underwater walking tour? 🫧🤿 SeaTREK takes place in a 15-foot-deep Heart of the Sea habitat, where participants can explore coral caves alongside hundreds of fish, a loggerhead sea turtle, and more." (Visit Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— 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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