🌱 Sweet Mama's Downtown + PetMed 'Chief Barketing Officer' Sought

Hello there, Tampa! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today's briefing includes updates on...

• PetMed Express is seeking its first "chief barketing officer" with entries accepted from across the Sunshine State.
• A Florida man has been charged in Pasco County for allegedly killing and dismembering an Uber Eats delivery driver last week.
• Sweet Mama's is a new ice cream shop opening in downtown Tampa.

But first, today's weather: A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 73.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Florida-based PetMed Express is seeking the company's first "chief barketing officer." The company is now accepting submissions for its #petmedsCBO2023 contest on Instagram. The winning pet owner will receive $10,000 as well as a number of other perks. (Florida Patch)
2. A Florida man has been charged by authorities in the killing and dismemberment of an Uber Eats delivery driver. Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco called the incident a "horrific crime of passion" and the accused man, "demonic." The incident happened last Wednesday in Holiday, Florida. (WPTV, ABC Action News)
3. Sweet Mama’s is a new ice cream shop now open in downtown Tampa at 905 N Tampa St. The small business is minority-owned and woman-owned. The shop also sells cookies, brownies, milkshakes, and more. (That's So Tampa)
4. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is offering active-duty and military veterans' free admission to the theme park this summer. The theme park said military members can also bring up to three guests at no extra charge from now until July 9. Busch Gardens said the promotion is part of its “Waves of Honor” program. (WFLA)
5. A new tiny home community is opening in Tampa this weekend called Escape Tampa Bay The Oaks. Those qualified can pay as little as $650 a month for a tiny home in addition to a monthly lot rental fee which varies. The community is located in Thonotosassa. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

Today in Tampa:

• 18th Annual Sunscreen Film Festival at AMC Sundial 20. (3 p.m.)
• April Tech Fest at Embarc Collective. (5:15 p.m.)
• Network After Work Tampa at WXYZ Bar - Aloft Tampa Downtown. (6 p.m.)
• OE Book Fair | A Celebration of Local Authors at Oxford Exchange. (6 p.m.)
• Lantern Making Workshop at Armature Works. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers shared: "'To see how the sport has developed over the years is just incredible.' Hollins High School's Megan Zematis is now coaching the team she once played for and reflects on the evolution of girls flag football. 🏈" (Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Facebook)
• Tampa General Hospital shared: "Meet Debbie and Michael Lundberg — a Bay Area couple who took selflessness to the next level by donating kidneys to complete strangers at Tampa General Hospital. 'I was excited and a little nervous. I was never fearful. I was never afraid because I knew that everything was going to be done well,' said Debbie Lundberg." (Tampa General Hospital via Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay shared: "HSTB is excited to participate in the BISSELL Pet Foundation Empty the Shelters National Adoption Event May 1-14. The adoption fee for dogs 3 months and older will be $50 and the adoption fee for cats 3 months and older will be $25." (Humane Society of Tampa Bay via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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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