🌱 PhilFest Tampa + DeSantis Wins Again + Trinity St. Pete Opens

Tampa FL

05 November, 2021

4:25 PM

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Morning, Tampa! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. First, today's weather: Windy with a shower in places. High: 66 Low: 58. Here are the top stories today in Tampa: 1. Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie pharmacies will offer the Pfizer vaccine to children 5 to 11 years old. Customers who walk into an in-store pharmacy or make an appointment online to get a flu vaccine (free with most insurances) or COVID-19 vaccine will receive a free $10 grocery voucher. (Patch Tampa) 2. Ensnarled: University of Florida (UF) faculty banded together to support the professors from what they say is an effort to silence them from testifying against the state of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis in related lawsuits. Controversy continues to swirl around the institution with an investigation looming. A statement read, "Together, we express deep alarm about what appears to be a serious breach of academic freedom." (Creative Loafing Tampa) 3. Need plans this weekend? PhilFest is celebrating 25 years of Philippine food and culture this weekend through Sunday at the Bayanihan Arts and Events Center in Tampa. The event was canceled multiple times over the pandemic and is finally back. Make sure to bring cash for food and items. Admission is $6 and free for children under 5 and veterans. (CarlosEats.com) 4. Feeding Tampa Bay has opened a new Trinity Cafe in St. Petersburg near Kenneth City. Food insecurity continues to be an issue in Tampa Bay, driven higher by the pandemic. The non-profit currently prepares 17,000 meals a week in 3 cafes and to-go meals as well. (Bay News 9) 5. DeSantis Wins Again: An administrative judge has ruled against school boards across the state, saying the Florida Department of Health (DOH) has the authority to set rules on quarantines and mask mandates. Deputy Chief Judge Brian Newman said the DOH decides what restrictions go into place to combat a pandemic. (Florida Politics) Today in Tampa: One Year Anniversary Party! at Grassroots KAva House. (8:00 AM)PhilFest Tampa - 25th Annual Philippine Festival at Bayanihan Arts and Events Center. (9:00 AM)Tampa Riverwalk - International Food & Art Fest Nov 6-7. (10:00 AM) Bank of America Museums on Us Weekend. (10:00 AM) Pavilion XXXV - Tampa Museum of Art. (7:00 PM) Tampa Patch Notebook Tampa Bay Lightning: "We're proud to once again partner with Mosaic Florida Operations this season in our continued efforts to fight hunger in our region. They donate $500 for every goal & $5,000 for every hat trick scored by the Lightning at home. 11 goals i..." (Facebook) Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay: "'Tis the season for dazzling light displays, outdoor ice skating rinks, and more!" (Facebook) City of Tampa: "City Council voted to move forward with the new City Center at Hanna Ave. — a historic investment in East Tampa that will serve as a one-stop-shop for key city services and offer new resources to residents in our community. Learn mor..." (Facebook) Tampa General Hospital: "Exciting innovations are happening at TGH! Here, Dr. Rafael Carrion, a recognized global leader in prosthetic urology and the current Chairman of the Department of Urology at USF Health-University of South Florida, implants the first Flo..." (Facebook) Tampa International Airport: "GET EXCITED! Our Blue Express Curbsides launch in just 11 DAYS! Here are three cool things you'll see along your express journey: https://news.tampaairport.com/three-cool-things-youll-see-along-your-express-curbsides-journey/" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free Dental Care For Military Veterans Saturday, Nov. 6 (November 6) Design a unique pendant! (November 6) Tampa Riverwalk - International Food & Art Fest Nov 6-7, (November 6) The Motherland Experience Concert and Festival (November 6) Run Your Buns Off (November 7) HAUTE Water Fest (November 7) Celebrate A Week Of Self-Care With 15 Percent Off Flowers (November 9) OLLI-USF Free Friday Lecture: The Future is Now: AI and Medical Research (November 12) Add your event Gigs & services: Tarot Readings with Nicole, Private &/or PARTIES (Details) Add your gig or service Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right. I'll see you soon! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Tampa Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].