Publix Deli Flap, Airstream Ranch Farewell, Deputy Arrested

Patch operates 24 daily news sites in the Tampa Bay area and surrounding counties. The following are some of the top stories from the past day:

Andre Rieu Announces Tampa Tour Stop

Tampa Bay area music lovers with a passion for eclectic performances may want to jot a date down on their calendars. Andre Rieu and his 60-piece Johann Strauss Orchestra plan to make a stop at Amalie Arena Nov. 1. Tickets for the show go on sale Feb. 10.

Publix: Free Deli Slices Still On The Menu

Floridians who find shopping at Publix is a pleasure partially due to the free samples offered can breathe a sigh of relief. The Lakeland-based grocery chain has not stopped offering free treats from its delis, but it has mixed things up a bit.

Dover’s Airstream Ranch Is Coming Down

Motorists who travel Interstate 4 in the Dover area may soon notice a familiar sight is no more. Work crews have been busy this week tearing down the iconic “Airstream Ranch” display.

Developer’s Palm Harbor Estate Up For Grabs For $1.275 Million

House hunters with a passion for little details that make rooms pop and lots of room to roam may want to peek inside this six-bedroom Palm Harbor estate. Built in the late 1980s for the developer of Autumn Woods, this home sites on nearly 3 ½ acres and boasts an extra-large balcony that delivers lakefront views.

Dinosaurs Return To Lowry Park Zoo

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo is preparing for an invasion of sorts with the impending opening of “Dinos Alive! An Interactive Jurassic Adventure” later this month. The nod to the past – the very distant past – is set to open Feb. 25.

Watch: ‘Doggy Door Burglars’ Sought By Deputies

A trio of men recently broke into a Valrico home using a backyard doggy door to gain entry. While the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says its deputies have arrested one of the men accused, two suspects have eluded identification so far.

2nd Sarasota Deputy Arrested In Attempted Murder Investigation

As one former Sarasota County Sheriff’s deputy stands accused of trying to kill a 79-year-old woman, another deputy now faces charges for allegedly covering up evidence related to the crime. The arrest of Deputy Carson Lee Plank, 23, was announced by the sheriff’s office Thursday.

Photo courtesy of Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo