🌱 'Winter The Dolphin' Dies + In-N-Out Says No Plans + FishHawk Turkey Trot

Welcome back, Tampa! Let's get this Friday started. Here's what's happening today in Tampa.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, a shower; humid. High: 80 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. No plans: In 'N Out Burger's chief legal officer says there are no plans to move its headquarters or open a location in Florida. Governor DeSantis attempted to pitch a move to the franchise in a recent call. (Fox 13 Tampa)

2. Winter The Dolphin passed away Thursday night after being in critical condition at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. The gastrointestinal infection worsened to a point that Winter could not be saved. (Tampa Bay Times)

3. The Seeds of Hope FishHawk Turkey Trot is returning Thursday, November 25th both virtually and in-person. Registration is now available. All proceeds from the race support local charity Seeds of Hope, Inc., which provides weekly distributions of food through a food bank, a school backpack of food program, and a mobile pantry. (Osprey Observer)

4. 48-year-old Tampa man, Michael Nolan, will spend 6 1/2 years in prison for taking part in one of the largest health care frauds in history. Nolan and his associate worked to defraud federal health benefit programs, Medicare and the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs. (Tampa Patch)

5. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena was named rookie of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay. This marks the 50th year the award is presented by Baseball Digest. Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India also won the award. (Bay News 9)

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Today in Tampa:

• Exhibit Of Outsider Art Opens At Tampa Museum Of Art. (10:00 AM)
• Veterans Day BBQ at University Area CDC. (12:00 PM)
• Denver Takeover w/ OMF Brewing and Smash & Grab Burgers at King State. (5:00 PM)
• South Florida Bulls Football vs. Cincinnati Bearcats College Football. Raymond James Stadium. (6:00 PM)
• Hillsborough Co. Hosts Outdoor Movies - Jackson Springs Community Center. (7:30 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Tampa Bay Lightning: "How does a VIP experience at a Bolts game sound? Enter for a chance to win tickets to the November 20th game and much more..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Rays: "Your 2021 All-MLB Nominees - VOTE: mlb.com/allmlb" (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "Want to honor someone with a truly unique holiday gift that helps homeless animals? Purchase an engravable brick for our Gazebo Walkway! Many precious paws will pass your tribute; a legacy that lasts a lifetime." (Facebook)
• Tampa's Downtown: "ICE. SKATE. BABY. 🎶 Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park, presented by the Tampa Bay Lightning, ice skating tickets are on sale NOW! Grab yours today at wintervillagetampa.com ⛸ : @irinabilka" (Facebook)
• Tampa Improv: "Don't miss your chance to see Doug Stanhope at the Tampa Improv! (November 17)" (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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