Agencies Clash Over Accuracy Of FL's COVID-19 Numbers | Patch PM

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10 August, 2021

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Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight: Video: Watch Zoo Animals React When Pianist Plays For Them Enrichment went classical for the residents at ZooTampa Tuesday when pianist Cesar Maeda performed a concert for the orangutan family, including a belated "Happy Birthday" for Goyang, one of eight Borean orangutans at the zoo, with the help of zoo guests. Mask-Only Classrooms A Possibility In Manatee County Despite dozens of parents and medical professionals calling for the School District of Manatee County to put a mask mandate in place for the first day of school Tuesday, the School Board of Manatee County held off on making any changes to the district's mask policy at a special meeting Monday. Also Read: Catholic Schools Mask Mandate Ordered By Diocese Of Venice Historic Seminole Gambling Compact Approved By Federal Government The historic gaming compact between the state of Florida and the Seminole Tribe of Florida has been approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior. This agreement, the largest gaming compact in history, will go into effect Oct. 15 and will generate a minimum of $2.5 billion in new revenue for the state over the next five years and an estimated $6 billion through 2030. CDC Got COVID-19 Numbers Wrong, FL Department Of Health Tweets The CDC reported more than 28,000 coronavirus cases each day Saturday and Sunday. The Florida Department of Health said those numbers aren't accurate. Construction Underway On New Tampa Performing Arts Center Following a formal groundbreaking ceremony in July, construction is underway on the long-awaited performing arts center for New Tampa and a home for the New Tampa Players theater troupe. Contribute your own content to Patch by signing up for an account and clicking the "Post on Patch" button at the top right of the site. Also Worth a Look Today Hurricane Center To Issue Advisory On Potential Tropical CycloneHurricane Center Says Potential Cyclone To Become Tropical StormJoffrey's Coffee Flagship Cafe To Open Thursday At Midtown TampaAward Honors Girl Who Died Trying To Save Her Dogs From A FireMore Than 100 Jobs To Be Filled At Manatee County Hiring ExpoSt. Pete Ranks 7th For 'Most Pet Friendly City" In U.S.Long Lines At Kennel Club Testing Site, No Wait At Taylor ComplexShow Your Passion For Living In Area Code 813 On Aug. 13Teen Put In Reversed Chokehold Until They Were Unconscious: Police13 Ugly Men Raises $52,000 For Charities At 1st InvitationalMighty Quinn's BBQ Coming Soon To Tampa BayUniversity Of Tampa Makes List Of 25 Safest Campuses In AmericaSchool Traffic Returns, Catch Up With Driving Rules Here: AAACatch-And-Release Rules For Certain Tampa Bay Fish