🌱 Tampa Tenant's Bill Of Rights + Glitter Attack + South Tampa Developer Fight

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Here are the top five stories in Tampa today:

1. Renters seek help from leaders: The Tampa City Council voted 6-1 to approve first reading of its "tenant's bill of rights" as renters face a crippling spike in rent prices. City of Tampa City Attorney Morris Massey says the bill is identical to what was adopted by Hillsborough County last year. Councilman Charlie Miranda was the only no vote on the bill. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

2. A new mural at Macfarlane Park in West Tampa called "Measured" features boxing, a sport that was popular in historic West Tampa for a long time. The mural was created by artists Edgar Sanchez Cumbas and Jay Giroux. It showcases boxing legends Dr. Fernando "Ferdie" Pacheco and Joe "King" Roman. (Tampa Patch)

3. The neighborhood fight in South Tampa continues over preserving grand oak trees on the former Kojak's House of Ribs property. The developer wants the oak trees removed, but neighbors say the trees are crucial for things like flood mitigation and shade. (Fox 13 Tampa)

4. Two women are facing felony charges after police said they went to a man’s apartment in Clearwater and started throwing glitter at him during an argument. Both women threw a container of glitter at the victim during the argument, according to police. The arrest affidavits stated that the man was hit in the head and torso. (WFLA)

5. ZooTampa is filling more than 50 part- and full-time jobs in guest services, retail, rides, food and beverage, and security on Wednesday, January 19th at its job fair. The organization will be hiring for non-animal-care positions only. (That's So Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers Raise the Flags Playoff Drive-Thru at Raymond James Stadium. (5:30 AM)
• Meet Hillsborough's Small-Business Owners Each Month at Entrepreneur Collaborative Center. (9:00 AM)
• Friday Business Introductions International Plaza At McAlister's Deli. (11:30 AM)
• Free Dinner Night at Skate World Tampa. (6:00 PM)
• Weekend Music at Armature Works. (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defensive line and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation kicked off 2022 by launching the first of two dozen mobile food pantries to support the East Tampa community with Feeding Tampa Bay. (Facebook)
• Complimentary beer is back at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay now through January 31st, Pass Members and Fun Card holders can enjoy one complimentary 7 oz. beer each day at Garden Gate Café. The complimentary beverage is a throwback to the roots of the theme park with Anheuser-Busch. (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning will be rocking pirate-themed warmup jerseys at their game on Saturday, January 29th. (Facebook)
• The ZooTampa Manatee Care Team returned the first rehabilitated manatee of 2022 on Wednesday. Chandler, a 720-pound manatee, is back in Florida waters at the TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. (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.