🌱 Winter Village Returns + St. Pete Beach Theatre + Shufflrr Relocates To Tampa

Happy Saturday, Tampa! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

Grab your coffee and let's get started.

First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 80 Low: 66.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Fa-la-la-la-la: The Winter Village in Tampa's Curtis Hixon Park is now open for the holiday season. The village includes a café, holiday shops, light displays, and a once-a-season chance for outdoor ice skating. The village will run through January 2nd. (Fox 13 Tampa)

2. A naked Clearwater man was arrested for beating and choking a woman that he’d just hit with his car in Brevard County Thursday afternoon. 33-year-old Daniel Patregnani was arrested on an attempted murder charge and is being held without bond. (Fox 35 Orlando)

3. Christmas icon and world-renowned singer Mariah Carey responded after an HOA threatened to fine a Westchase homeowner for putting Christmas lights up too early. Carey says her preference is to wait until after Thanksgiving to put up lights, but also said to each his own. (WFLA)

4. Software company Shufflrr has relocated from New York to Tampa's Embarc Collective. The company plans to create 30 jobs over the next three years and joins a growing list of tech companies relocating to Tampa. (Tampa Patch)

5. St. Pete Beach's historic Beach Theatre has outlined plans for a fall 2022 opening. The announcement for relaunch happened exactly 8 years after the theater shut down. New operators plan to bring back the once-popular “Rocky Horror Picture Show” live performance to the theater and other nostalgic programs to audiences. (Creative Loafing)

Today in Tampa:

• Cars & Coffee At Armature Works. (8:00 AM)
• Miles For Moffitt To Draw 5,000 People. Amalie Arena. (8:00 AM)
• Gingerbread Village At Glazer Children's Museum. (9:00 AM)
• Yappy Hour At MacDinton's To Benefit Humane Society. (11:00 AM)
• Table at the Park Community Dinner. (6:00 PM)

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: "Starting tomorrow, guests can create customized furry friends to take home as a lasting memory of their fun day at the park. Be sure to visit the NEW Build-A-Bear Workshop™ in Moroccan Village! All Pass Members receive 20% off t..." (Facebook)
• Kiera | Tampa Bay Foodie: I was looking for the perfect gift to congratulate @bakenbabes on its new Davis Islands location & @itsbbart understood the assignment - About three years ago Julie & I connected after I posted about @bakenbabes & I'm so proud of ... (Instagram)
• Tampa International Airport: It was a historic week for TPA as we launched our Blue Express Curbsides AND resumed our nonstop flights to London Gatwick on British Airways. We appreciate your support as we continue to innovate and better our airport! (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: City of Tampa employees were able to help inspire, teach and impact thousands of kids during the Great American Teach In! Employees across the City had a wonderful time connecting with students and faculty both online and in-person... (Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: Students at MacFarlane Park Elementary Magnet School honored an important member of their family with a surprise rendition of Happy Birthday on the violin! Elle is one of the beloved school crossing guards who greets students each ... (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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