Tampa Today News: Cross Bay Ferry Back Oct. 4 + Tampa Pig Jig
Keeping you updated on what is happening in town.
Hello! I am Carlos Hernandez from CarlosEats.com, back with another Tampa Today News update in your inbox. Let’s get you updated with the latest happening in town.
Top local stories:
Local food trucks help Helene relief with Chef Jose Andres: Local food trucks have been giving back to the community as recovery efforts continue for Hurricane Helene. Over 200 people have reportedly died nationwide so far from the storm and over 20 people from Florida. Chef Jose Andres and the World Central Kitchen is working with chefs in Tampa Bay to activate with over 20 food trucks participating. (abcactionnews.com, wck.org)
NHL approves sale request for Tampa Bay Lightning from Vinik: The NHL has approved the sale of the Tampa Bay Lightning from Jeff Vinik to an investment group led by billionaire investment manager Doug Ostrover. The Bolts are currently valued at about $1.8 million, according to NPR. Vinik is credited with building Tampa into a hockey town. (wusf.org)
Visitors asked to stay away from Clearwater Beach for now: Clearwater Beach officials are asking tourists to avoid the area while a recovery effort is underway. Local businesses are working to recover after flooding and suffering damage. It is not clear when tourists will be welcome again. (wtsp.com)
Tampa Pig Jig returns Oct. 19 at Julian B Lane Park: The Tampa Pig Jig is returning to Tampa on Oct. 19 at Julian B Lane Park located at 1001 N Blvd. The festival raises money for NephCure, a non-profit fighting kidney disease. Tickets are still available online and start at $130. (thatssotampa.com, tampapigjig.com)
Cross Bay Ferry returns this Friday: The Cross Bay Ferry is returning to connect Tampa and St. Petersburg on Friday, Oct. 4. The schedule is Wednesday to Sunday, with special Monday and Tuesday service on Tampa Bay Lightning game days. Tickets are $12 each way with discounts available for students and seniors. (stpeterising.com)
Upcoming local events:
Seminole Heights Great Pumpkin Fun Run at 6111 N. Central Ave. (Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m.)
Chocolate Mania at Creative Junk Therapy. (Oct. 5, 11 a.m.)
Let’s Go Bolts! Kick Off Party at Midtown Tampa. (Oct. 5. 11 a.m.)
Spookala at Florida State Fairgrounds. (Oct. 5, 2 p.m.)
Hyde Park Fresh Market. (Oct. 6, 10 a.m.)
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