🌱 Sen. Marco Rubio Visits Port Of Tampa Bay + Dharma Kitchen Closing

Hello and happy Sunday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Tampa these days. Without further ado...

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First, today's weather:

An afternoon thunderstorm. High: 93 Low: 79.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. A man was allegedly caught on camera stealing packages worth over $1,000 from a Tampa home Saturday morning, according to a Tampa Heights resident. The homeowner says the incident happened on Ola Avenue at around 6:34 a.m. (WFLA)

2. Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a shooting that left one man dead outside IQ Apartments in Tampa on Friday afternoon. Police say the shooting does not appear random incident and it appears the victim and the suspect possibly knew each other. (ABC Action News)

3. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) visited Tampa on Friday for a roundtable discussion on the supply chain at Port Tampa Bay. Rubio was attacked by opponent, Democrat Val Demings, over his vote against the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that funded several projects that have helped the port expand. (WTSP)

4. The official Florida Bitcoin and Blockchain Summit is returning to Tampa in November. It will happen at the Holiday Inn Tampa Airport Westshore Hotel on Thursday, November 3, and Friday, November 4. (St. Pete Catalyst)

5. Dharma Southern Kitchen recently announced its upcoming closure at its Armature Works location in Tampa Heights. The concept servers vegan Southern cuisine. The last day of service will be Monday, August 1. (Creative Loafing Tampa)

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Today in Tampa:

• Pinellas Park Police Department Teams Up with Dunkin' on National Drive-Thru Day. (10 a.m.)
• Yoga In The Park at Kava Culture Kava Bar. (10 a.m.)
• Reiki Healing Sessions at Unity Of Tampa (10:30 a.m.)
• Photography Basics: Learn, Practice, Create at The Florida Museum Of Photographic Arts. (1 p.m.)
• Sips And Sounds On The River at Sheraton Tampa Riverwalk Hotel. (2 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Tampa's Bonney-Read Krewe is selling its pirate ship parade float. The Bonney-Read Krewe is an all-female group that has used the float since 2003 for four of the annual Gasparilla parades. (Bay News 9)
• Parc Center for Disabilities, a local nonprofit that provides opportunities for children and adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, has been presented with a $1.5 million check by Florida Representative Linda Chaney. The funds will be used for capital improvements of its adult day training facility. (Tampa Bay Newswire)
• Infinity Pizza bar and arcade, a superhero-themed shop, officially opened in Clearwater in 2022 at 2481 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Suite D. (That's So Tampa)
• Manatee Memorial Hospital will host the Coffee, Donut, and Golf Cart Community Expo at the ER at Sun City Center on July 27. (Tampa Bay Newswire)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.

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