🌱 Willa's Recovery Brunch + Jordan Park Funding + Lakeland Man Wanted

Rise and shine, Tampa! It's Thursday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 89 Low: 72.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Willa's in North Hyde Park is hosting a recovery brunch for Tampa Pig Jig goers on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 pm. Menu items include huevos rancheros, a rainbow bowl, pork belly and chili cheese grits with sunny eggs, steak frites and eggs with grilled USA prime culotte, and more. Tickets are available for pre-purchase, but walk-ins will also be welcomed. A portion of all ticket sales will benefit NephCure Kidney International. (Tampa Patch)

2. Adventure Island has released plans for two new attractions opening in March 2022. The new attractions are part of a major upgrade to the water theme park. The new rides are called Wahoo Remix and Rapids Racer. (That's So Tampa)

3. Bolay is opening a new St. Petersburg location next month at 1330 4th Street North. It marks the 20th location to open in less than 6 years for the fresh food concept. There will be indoor and outdoor seating, as well as curbside and delivery available. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

4. The FBI has released a video of Lakeland man, Jonathan Pollock, who is wanted for his role in U.S. Capitol Hill Insurrection on January 6th. The new body camera footage shows Pollock assaulting multiple police officers with a deadly weapon. Authorities say Pollock fled Lakeland in June 2021 and is a wanted fugitive. (WTSP)

5. St. Petersburg City Council has approved $2 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) from the South St. Petersburg Redevelopment District Fund for the Jordan Park redevelopment project. Jordan Park is the oldest federal public housing project in Florida and was named after African-American developer Elder Jordan Sr. (St. Pete Rising)

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Today in Tampa:

• Drive-Thru Trunk Or Treat Event at Saint Leo University - Tampa Education Center. (5:00 PM)
• Teen Open Studio At Tampa Museum of Art. (5:30 PM)
• Tampa Bay Teen Lit Fest. (6:30 PM)
• Bar Method Class At Armature Works (6:30 PM)
• Wind Ensemble Concert at The University of Tampa College of Arts and Letters. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Tampa Bay Lightning: "We'll see you back here on Saturday: tbl.co/gamerecap10-19" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "We've signed CB Rashard Robinson to the active roster, waived G John Molchon and brought back WR Jaydon Mickens to the practice squad." (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "Exciting news! The Cross-Bay Ferry is setting sail THIS Thursday! Take the scenic route between Tampa's Downtown and City of St. Petersburg, Florida to enjoy both sides of the bay. Board outside the Tampa Convention Center. L..." (Facebook)
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: "Now through Sunday, Pass Members get an exclusive chance to meet some of our amazing animal ambassadors! Gwazi Pavilion : Now through October 24, 3:30 - 6 pm" (Facebook)
• Tampa General Hospital: "Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot? Dr. Abraham Schwarzberg, our Chief of Oncology & Sr. Vice President of Oncology & Network Development urges all organ transplant, cancer patients, and people on immunosuppressant drugs to get the e..." (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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