Hello all! Carlos Hernandez here with your fresh copy of the Tampa Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Here's the lowdown.
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Here are the top five stories today in Tampa:
1. The city of Tampa closed on the purchase of the Penny Saver Food Market Property next to Fair Oaks Park on North 34th Street as plans move forward for a new state-of-the-art recreation complex after a holdup earlier this year. Demolition of Penny Saver is set to begin in the next 60 days. East Tampa CRA's Community Advisory Community contributed $1 million dollars to the effort. (Tampa Patch)
2. Fourteen Tampa restaurants have been honored with Wine Spectator 2022 Restaurant Awards. The restaurants recognized by the popular wine magazine include Bern's Steak House, Columbia Restaurant, Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa,and more. (WFLA, Tampa Patch)
3. The Tampa Firefighters Union has endorsed former Rep. Wengay Newton as he runs for the Democratic nomination for Florida House District 62. Newton has also been endorsed by the St. Petersburg Firefighters Union and the Suncoast Association of Firefighters and Paramedics. (Florida Politics)
4. Rental scams are on the rise throughout the Tampa area including fake ads of a places already sold. One thing renters should look out for is properties far below the asking price of other properties in the area or landlords asking for payment in gift cards or cash. (ABC Action News)
5. The Tampa Bay Lightning have signed defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, forward Anthony Cirelli and defenseman Erik Cernak each to an eight-year contract extension, according to a release from the team. The players were slated to become restricted free agents after next season, but will now remain with the team. (Subscription: Tampa Bay Times, Free: NHL.com)
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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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