🌱 History Center + SPCA Adoptions + Port Tampa Bay CEO Raise

Tampa FL

16 November, 2021

4:26 PM

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Happy Wednesday, people of Tampa! Here's everything going on today in town. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 65. Here are the top stories today in Tampa: 1. A special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis and supported by Republican legislators began Monday to discuss legislation to protect employees from the national vaccine mandate. Democrats are calling the special session a politically-motivated tactic by DeSantis to further a bid for the White House. (Tampa Patch) 2. SPCA Tampa Bay is waiving adoption fees for all pocket pets including birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and other small pets until November 28th. It even has a turkey named Frida available. (Creative Loafing) 3. A Florida woman whose husband unsuccessfully sued for ivermectin treatment has died from COVID-19. Palm Beach County Circuit Judge James Nutt rejected the lawsuit last month, saying that allowing judges to counter doctor's decisions could set a dangerous precedent. (Click Orlando) 4. The Tampa Bay History Center is marking the 50th anniversary of desegregation in Hillsborough County schools with a panel discussion tonight at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held on Zoom and in-person at the Tampa Bay History Center. Local experts and advocates will discuss how it happened and what has occurred since then. Hillsborough County ended segregation on August 31st, 1971. (WUSF) 5. Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson is getting a 9% raise. His salary will now be $507,000, up from $465,307. Anderson will also receive a one-time deferred compensation bonus of $160,000. The vote for a salary increase passed unanimously with the exception of City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor who left the meeting early due to a schedule conflict. The bonus was debated and only had one dissent. (Tampa Bay Times) Today's Tampa Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Tampa: Local Lens: Scholar Meet | Dr. Steven Tauber, Ph.D. (12:00 PM) Wellness Wednesday | Lung Cancer Awareness - with Moffitt Cancer Center. (5:30 PM)11th Annual Ybor Tree Lighting. Centro Ybor. (6:00 PM)Thanksgiving Day Sides at Publix Aprons Cooking School of Citrus Park. (6:00 PM) Wednesday Gathering: Meditation Service, Conversation & Music. (6:30 PM) Tampa Patch Notebook Kiera | Tampa Bay Foodie: "Ruby SoHo, District Bar Nuts, & DS Smash Burger at the new @districtsouthtampa 😋 Also highly recommend the coconut grouper bites & fresh catch of the day! #ThisBabeEats #TampaFoodies #SouthTampa #TBeatsout #ThatsSoTampa #StuffToDoIn..." (Instagram) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "We're proud to team up with Bloomin' Brands for a hometown partnership: bccn.rs/3FmV9RG" (Facebook) City of Tampa: "We spy some holiday magic underway at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park! ❄️ Winter Village at Curtis Hixon Park opens this Friday with ice skating, holiday lights, local shops, and the Winter Village Express (on The TECO Line Streetcar Sys..." (Facebook) Tampa International Airport: "Aaaaand they're open! This morning, we opened our Blue Express Curbsides to the public allowing those without checked bags to bypass the Ticketing Level and go straight to Level 3 of the Main Terminal." (Facebook) TAMPA Downtown Magazine: "This is the best time of year for the Tampa Riverwalk" (Instagram) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Contemporary Konpa Dance Classes (November 20) Black Saturday Holiday Market (November 27) Add your event For sale: Treadmill for sale (Details) Add your item You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around! If you're liking 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].