Tampa Today News: Florida Facing Potential Tropical System + Bojangles Coming To Bradenton
Keeping you updated on the latest happening in town.
Happy Saturday! I am Carlos Hernandez, back with another update for Tampa Today News in your inbox. The weather is just beautiful this morning. I am sipping an espresso tonic at Elevation Roasters in Tampa Heights. We can thank caffeine for this update. :)
Top local stories:
Another tropical system potentially threatens Florida and Tampa Bay after Helene: A tropical system is potentially headed to Florida with an 80 percent chance of development, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). Floridians should prepare for heavy rain and some models suggest we could face a hurricane by the middle of next week. Please keep yourself informed and prepared. (wfla.com, trackthetropics.com)
Offset Sandwich Exchange now open at Green Bench in St. Pete: Offset Sandwich Exchange has opened at Green Bench located at 1133 Baum Ave. N., according to Creative Loafing Tampa. Guests can enjoy a variety of sandwiches and other times as well as coffee and other beverages. Stay updated on the truck by following them on Instagram @offsetsandwichexchange. (cltampa.com)
City of Tampa providing free rideshare rides to comfort stations: The City of Tampa is providing $25 Uber ride vouchers to help residents access vital resources at city-designated Comfort Stations. “We know that many in our community are facing overwhelming hardships right now, and we are here to help in any way we can,” said Mayor Jane Castor. (tampa.gov)
Great Pumpkin Patch returns to Seminole Heights neighborhood in Tampa: The Great Pumpkin Patch is back in Seminole Heights. There are a number of movie screenings happenings on Fridays through Oct. 27 and on Sunday, Oct. 6 there will be a "Pets at the Patch" event with pets welcome. (thatssotampa.com)
Bojangles planning location in Bradenton: North Carolina-based Bojangles has filed permits to open a location in Bradenton at 613 Cortez Road W. The location would be the first for the franchise in the area with other locations up north or east. (bradenton.com)
Top upcoming local events:
Hyde Park Fresh Market. (Oct. 6, 10 a.m.)
Pets at the Patch at Seminole Heights United Methodist Church. (Oct 6., noon)
Tampa Bay Foodies Club: Manila Eats Dinner Meetup. (Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m.)
Hurricane Helene Fundraiser at Midtown Tampa. (Oct. 11, 6 p.m.)
Ybor Ghost Tour with Tampa Bay Tours x Hotel Haya. (Oct. 18, 6 p.m.)
Around town:
I went to Bonchon Chicken yesterday at 2320 E Fletcher Ave. The Korean Fried Chicken chain has been in Florida for some time, but just recently started its descent into Tampa. Usually once they enter an area they expand quickly. This location is just minutes from USF and the I-275 Fletcher exit. The last time I had Bonchon Chicken was in Seoul, South Korea, when I was living there and going to Yonsei University.
So how does this chicken stack up? Pretty well! The chicken wings are very crispy and juicy on the inside. Usually I enjoy Soy Garlic the best, but these were a bit salty so I liked the Yangnyeom (spicy and sweet) wings the best. These were finger-licking good. The double-frying of K.F.C. always hits!
They happened to be giving away free t-shirts that day to anyone who came in and the former college student in me loves that. Anyway, the food was delicious and the attendant at the register was so hospitable and friendly.
Fully recommend!
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See you again soon!
-Carlos Hernandez