🌱 Westfield Brandon Mall Sold + 32nd Annual Summer Classics Series

Good morning, Tampa! I'm Carlos Hernandez, here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including updates on:

• Westfield Brandon Towncenter has been sold for $220 million as its parent company leaves the United States.
• The annual Summer Classics movie series is returning to Tampa Theatre early next month.
• Free draft beers are returning to Busch Gardens for annual passholders this summer.

But first, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 85 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Westfield Brandon Towncenter has been sold for $220 million. It was the last remaining Westfield location in Florida. Westfield said the mall has an 84.5 percent store occupancy rate, which is one of the highest in the country. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times)
2. A 79-year-old man with dementia was found dead in Bradenton at a pond. He was last seen along the 4900 block of 32nd Street East on May 17. An investigation is underway into the cause of death. (WFLA)
3. The 32nd annual Summer Classics movie series is back at Tampa Theatre in downtown Tampa. The movies will be played every Sunday from June 4 through Aug. 27. Screenings are at 3 p.m. and can be reserved online for those interested in attending. (That's So Tampa)
4. The world's largest triceratops skeleton has opened at Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa. The head of the skeleton weighs over 770 pounds. The skeleton will be loaned to the museum for three years. (ABC Action News)
5. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing back free beer this summer through July 20. Pass Members can enjoy two free seven-ounce beers per visit. Guests can get their free beer at Twisted Tails Pretzels in the Pantopia area. (Fox 13)

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Today in Tampa:

• F45 Bootcamp at Armature Works. (9 a.m.)
• Sunshine Market at Midtown Commons (10 a.m.)
• Yoga For Beginners at New Tampa Regional Library. (11 a.m.)
• May 27 | Brandi Cyrus at WTR Pool. (noon)
• Música In Flor Fina at Hotel Haya. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• The University of Tampa shared: "Come visit this summer. Tampa is ranked as one of the top 10 Best Summer Travel Destinations for 2023." (The University of Tampa via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "🚨 The Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is May 27- June 9 and Aug. 26-Sept. 8. Get emergency supplies tax-free, including pet supplies, reusable ice, soap, trash bags, toilet paper, generators, batteries, and more." (City of Tampa via Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools shared: "Congratulations to the Steinbrenner High School Class of 2023. Out of the 622 graduating seniors, 453 are honor graduates with higher than a 4.0 weighted GPA. Forty-five graduates have a perfect 4.0 unweighted GPA." (Hillsborough County Public Schools via Facebook)
• City of Tampa shared: "Sunset Music Festival is heading to Raymond James Stadium this Saturday and Sunday, attracting over 40,000 fans. 🎶 Drivers should allow for extra travel time in the area." (City of Tampa via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday!

— 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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