Tampa Today News: Kanji Ramen Sushi Soft Opening + Parrandon Fest
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Top stories in Tampa today:
Kanji Ramen and Sushi soft opening tonight: Kanji Ramen and Sushi in Brandon will hold its soft opening today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 910 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511. The restaurant will fully open at noon on Sunday, Dec. 10. It is one of the first izakaya-style Japanese restaurants to open in Brandon and has a sleek interior. There will be ramen, sushi, and more for diners to enjoy. (carloseats.com)
Tampa package thief suspect arrested by TPD: Tampa Police Department (TPD) has arrested a suspect they accuse of stealing packages from over 20 homes throughout Tampa. The time period of the thefts is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 4. The suspect is facing five counts of felony petit theft and one count of felony burglary of an unoccupied dwelling. (wfla.com)
Sports betting officially launched at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa has launched sports betting in Tampa to its line-up. A party with celebrities was held on Friday to celebrate the occasion. The casino has opened new roulette and craps tables as well as a sportsbook. (fox13news.com)
The Fold Pizza Shop now open at Armature Works food hall in Tampa Heights: The Fold Pizza Shop has opened at Armature Works in Tampa Heights, according to That’s So Tampa. The concept features Sicilian pizza, grandma-style slices, and a variety of other pizza items. The stand was previously an outpost of Ava Tampa. Armature Works is located at 1910 N Ola Ave. (thatssotampa.com)
Celebrate Christmas like a Boricua today in Land O’ Lakes: The Parrandon Fest, a Puerto Rican Christmas celebration, is today until 8 p.m. in Land O' Lakes. Guests can taste, drink and dance into the Boricua Christmas spirit with live music and food vendors. The event is located at 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd Land O’ Lakes, FL 34639. (parrandonfest.com)
Tampa Weekend planner:
Saturday, Dec. 9
The Parrandon Fest. (all day)
Winter Wonderland Holiday Carnival at Centerpoint Church. (4 p.m.)
Tampa Santa Bar Crawl at Geo's Fine Wines. (4 p.m.)
8th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: St. Pete at Thirsty First. (5 p.m.)
The Florida Orchestra Presents: Holiday Brass at Tampa Theatre. (8 p.m.)
Sunday, Dec. 10
Christmas Cookie Decorating with Sugar Bar Tampa at Woven Water Brewing Company. (11 a.m.)
Jingle Bell Bazaar at Centennial Park. (noon)
2023 Tampa Bay Whiskey Voyage at Grand Cathedral Cigars. (noon)
Home Vinegar Making with Sarah Arrazola from St Pete Ferments at Sweetwater Organic Community Farm. (1 p.m.)
Holiday Classics: The Grinch (2018) at Tampa Theatre. (3 p.m.)
Bachacha: Rooftop Party at Hyatt House Tampa Downtown. (3 p.m.)
You Better Sleigh! at HCC Ybor City Performing Arts Building. (5 p.m.)
Flamenco Gala of the Irene Rodriguez Academy at Centro Asturiano. (5 p.m.)
Notes:
Visit Tampa Bay and the Tampa Arts Alliance are launching a Tampa Murals Wall Calendar. (cltampa.com)
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa: “A day for the history books! Thank you to all who came out to celebrate this monumental event. Craps, Roulette and Sports Betting is now LIVE at Seminole Hard Rock Tampa.” (x.com)
City of Tampa: "With 8 new pumps & motors under construction, our Tippin Water Treatment Facility is set to provide higher-quality drinking water to 725K+ people in Tampa by the end of 2024. Our Water Conservation team & AmeriCorps Green Team toured the space to learn about how it all works." (x.com)
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-Carlos Hernandez