Bucs Parade, Publix Vaccines, Aviation Pioneer: News Nearby

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Florida Patches to talk about tonight:

• Video: Thousands Turn Out To Celebrate Bucs' Victory At Parade
• Tampa Mayor Says Super Bowl Revelers Without Masks Were Exception
• Tampa International Airport Honors The Life Of Aviation Pioneer Bessie Coleman

Lawsuit To Strike Down Required School Face Masks Dropped

A group of parents suing the Sarasota County School Board for its mandatory face mask policy dropped its lawsuit Tuesday, said attorney Patrick Leduc. Judges in the Brevard and Hillsborough cases also ruled against parents seeking to prevent face mask mandates in schools.

Brew Storm Brewing Co-Owner Meets New Super Bowl Cardboard Friend

Kansas City Chiefs fan "Frank" has been found. His real name is Clayton Whipple and he lives in Iowa. Whipple's cardboard cutout was in the seat next to Big Storm Brewing co-owner L.J. Govoni in section 232 on the Chiefs' sideline at the Super Bowl LV on Sunday.

Publix Begins Offering Vaccinations In Sarasota, Manatee

Publix continues to expand its COVID-19 vaccination program in Florida, now offering the vaccine through its stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

• Venice Pop-Up Vaccination Clinic Planned Wednesday
• Polk County Publix Stores Begin Offering Coronavirus Vaccines

School Bus, Motorcycle Crash Under Investigation: FHP

A motorcyclist died following a collision with a school bus at Tuttle Avenue and 22nd Street in Sarasota Wednesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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