Tampa Daily: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Mar 9)

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything you need to know around town today.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 83 Low: 72.

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Here are the top stories in Tampa today:

1. Baby orangutans and more memorable animals steal the show on ‘Secrets of the Zoo: Tampa’ (WFLA)
2. Tampa River O’Green Fest pushed back by severe weather threat (WFLA)
3. Glow in The Dark Spring Break at Club Prana, Tampa FL - Mar 18, 2022 - 9:00 PM (813area.com)
4. Check gas prices in the Tampa Bay Area (Bay News 9)
5. St. Pete City Council marks $34 million from feds for affordable housing (Creative Loafing Tampa)
6. Citing COVID, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs postpones tonight's Tampa concert (Creative Loafing Tampa)
7. Florida lawmakers revive plan to punish school districts that required masks, including Hillsborough County (Creative Loafing Tampa)
8. The Chiselers Hold Annual Market (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
9. Catania Media Consultants (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
10. Feeding Tampa Bay and BayCare Team Up to Create Healthier Tampa Bay (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
11. Memorial marks first anniversary of Tampa officer’s death (WFLA)
12. Tampa Bay Job and Career Fair to return to St. Pete in April (WTSP.com)
13. Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Tampa, according to Tripadvisor (WFLA)
14. Where To Drink Green Beer in Tampa For St. Patrick's Day (813area.com)
15. Tampa Bay Population growth expected to continue fueling housing shortage, rising rent rates (ABC Action News Tampa Bay)
16. Breeze startup airline expands offerings - Tampa Bay Business Journal (The Business Journals)
17. Tampa police to hold memorial ceremony on 1-year anniversary of fallen Officer Jesse Madsen (WTSP.com)
18. Report: Tampa Bay one of the least affordable places to live - Tampa Bay Business Journal (The Business Journals)
19. Housing assistance: City of Tampa helping residents with pilot program (WFLA)
20. In the 1950s, Tampa law enforcement sometimes worked with moonshiners (Tampa Bay Times)
21. Winner and Loser of the Week in Tampa Bay: March 10, 2022 (The Tampa Bay 100)
22. Report: More than 78000 Tampa Bay employees work the night shift (The Tampa Bay 100)
23. Tampa General Hospital named on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals (The Tampa Bay 100)
24. 10 Tampa Bay's Evan Closky to host 'Breakfast at the Ballpark' scholarship event in Clearwater (WTSP.com)
25. For 100 years now, you simply had to read Tampa’s La Gaceta newspaper (Tampa Bay Times)
26. 'I think there is hope for the everyday first-time homebuyer': Tampa realtor featured in HGTV show (FOX 13 Tampa)
27. Citations issued as FWC aims to reduce derelict boats in Tampa Bay (WTSP.com)
28. Womens Leadership Award Presented To Tampas Sandy Murman (Patch)
29. State agency cuts care for Tampa Bay woman with severe autism, mom says (WFLA)
30. Making Oral Health Fun for Kids (WFLA)

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Today in Tampa:

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From my notebook:

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "Congratulations to Vita & Alexus Vea! " (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "We've used our franchise tag on WR Chris Godwin. : bccn.rs/366mN9i" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "Congrats on getting married, Benning and Victoria! " (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "Looking for the WIN in Winnipeg." (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "TRANSFORMATION TUESDAY! Bagheera is ON THE MEND The 4-year-old #Bengal came to the Humane Society of Tampa Bay last month with #Scabies so severe he couldn't open his eyes. (1st pic now, others from then). Thank you “Sanctuary T..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "Bogo is back! Read more about his journey back to the ice and his excitement about his return. " (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "200 down and many more to go. Congrats, Cerny!" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "The puck has dropped in Winnipeg. ️ Live blog: tbl.co/liveblog3-8" (Facebook)
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay: "Downtown looks beautiful every night, but last night took it to another level What a way to kick off our grand opening week. ⁣ ⁣ Thanks for the support, City of Tampa!" (Facebook)
• Tampa Police Department: "TUNE IN TOMORROW! One year Memorial Remembrance Ceremony for MPO Jesse Madsen. #LetThemNeverBeForgotten" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Rays: "Happy International Women's Day! Our staff was honored to spend it with Girls on the Run Greater Tampa Bay being inspired by these girls who will change the world Learn more at gotrtampa.org" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "Couldn't make it happen tonight. : tbl.co/gamerecap3-8" (Facebook)
• Humane Society of Tampa Bay: "Happy International Women's Day! 🥰 To mark this global celebration The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is highlighting these female leaders at Bryant Elementary School who came in to teach the next generation the importance of helping homel..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Tarpons: "Celebrating Rachel ALL DAY LONG! Happy International Women's Day #TampaTarpons #Yankees #MiLB" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "Thoughts on our latest mock draft? " (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "WHO RUNS THE WORLD? Today we celebrate strong, powerful and inspiring women everywhere. Happy #InternationalWomensDay from our women directors and administrators at the City of Tampa! #WomensHistoryMonth" (Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: ""He was a doll. Everybody loved him." In late January, Gaither High School lost a member of its Cowboys family. Those closest to Eric Ly in the ESE 12 Plus Program decided to turn the tips they had received from selling goods in the clas..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "Vote now for your High School Coach of the Week! 🗳: bccn.rs/GirlsFlag" (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "Congratulations to our Housing & Community Development Manager, Kayon Henderson!" (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "Happy #InternationalWomensDay from the women leaders at the City of Tampa! Each of these women Directors and Administrators keeps Tampa running. Hear their advice for young girls aspiring to hold leadership positions. ️ Tag ..." (Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: "Earlier today, STCOC President & CEO, Kelly Flannery & Membership Manager, Olivia Nelson celebrated International Women's Day with Chamber Members at the Working Women Of Tampa Bay 9th Annual International Women's Day Lunch at Rusty Peli..." (Facebook)
• Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay: "Cheers to green beer!" (Facebook)
• Tampa Museum of Art, Inc.: "Celebrating International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the women in our permanent collection today. Strong, brave, and resilient women who express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through their art. . . . #international..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Museum of Art, Inc.: "Celebrating International Women’s Day, we are highlighting some of the women in our permanent collection today. Strong, brave, and resilient women who express their thoughts, feelings, and emotions through their art. Alma Thomas, New G..." (Facebook)
• Clean Recovery Center: ""Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on." - Serena Williams" (Instagram)
• Neighborhood Affairs Liaison Demi Velazquez, Tampa Police Department: "Coffee With A Cop!!!! - Hello, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! District II officers will be at McDonald's at 8402 N Armenia Ave next Thursday. Come join us for a cup of coffee, get to know the officers who patrol your area, ask questions and/or ju..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Green Ridge: "Does anybody know where I can get EXTRA LARGE tortillas around the Palm River area? - I want ones big enough to make a proper burrito like food trucks have, but I can never find them. Il" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hyde Park - Spanishtown Creek: "Advice for those renting without a lease, contact your landlords now and demand a years lease. - People are being kicked out of their homes with a 30 day notice all over Tampa. Take the advice from me, I have 10 days before I’m homeless...." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hunters Green: "Good afternoon all. - I currently need an irrigation person to help fix a line that has broken under my driveway. I will most likely need recommendations for a person that does concrete work also. Many thanks for your input!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Forest Hills: "For a baby. - 25 dolars." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Ballast Point: "It's good to see the green back on the tree's. - Now is the time to get the pruning done and preserve the health of your tree's. Let us make your home and property beautiful for 2022. Call us for a free estimate 813-347-1945 or email u..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Seminole Heights: "Jons Pressure Washing Tampa Bay. - We offer both Soft Washing and Pressure Washing. We want to earn your business. Call or message anytime 813-618-7103. • House • Roof • Driveways • Decks & Lanai’s • Much More" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sugarwood Grove: "Gas at Shell station has it for $4. - 05 compared to others. Go see my friends at the Shell Station located off Ehrlich and Gunn." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Westshore-Yacht Club: "Found this creature wandering around Gandy and Trask. - Does not have a collar or dog tag. If anyone knows who it belongs to please reach out." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Meadows: "Cappy’s Pizza Tampa Palms is Hiring! - Please tap on photo for full description." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sweetwater Creek Tampa: "sea wall - Can anyone recommend a company that replaces sea walls? If you have a company I should avoid I would also appreaciate knowing that." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carrollwood: "ALBINO BUNNY - There was an albino bunny. Looked full grown at Logan Gate dog park. Incase someone is missing one." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Virginia Park: "There’s a rental house about to come available, but I have to warn you it has SERIOUS PROBLEMS. - We live on the 4200 block of W. San Juan but have to move because our landlord has refused to fix issues that plumbers identified as health..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Carrollwood: "Lost ring - lost 3/7/2022, turquoise ring,carrollwood area" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Heritage Isles: "Heritage Isle Gate - After our last CDD meeting, we were supposed to receive a documentation to re-verify the prices for a complete road pavement per square foot (“$17”) as the engineer mentioned, and the other verification is that the..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sun Bay South: "Hi Neighbors!!! - My daughter has an incredible fundraiser coming up for a local school in our area! I wanted to share that here because We all know our children are our future! Here is a direct link to help support our future. Every..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Citrus Park/Westchase: "Events in Tampa Bay - I have already been doing some research and not found much. Can you recommend a site for events happening in the Tampa Bay Area? I have family visiting this month." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Old Seminole Heights: "Friends of the Seminole Heights Library is having a book sale this weekend. - Friday 2pm to 6pm. Saturday 10am to 2pm." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Gandy: "*may be a repost, but I do not see my original post on my profile* - As many of you know, I run my own pet sitting services both through Rover and independently. Beginning the week of March 21st, I will have some availability during the ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, West Meadows: "Hi neighbors!!!! - Just curious if any other families children attends Chiles Elemntry? My daughter is in 4th grade and has excessive amounts of homework than she ever had in her previous school. We can’t keep up with it all" (Nextdoor)
• Adam K, Neighbor: "I’m looking to contact Anna Hamilton on behalf of Gaspar’s Grotto can anyone help me find a contact number?" (Patch)

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About me: Sarah Logan is proud to have been “born in the woods and raised in the mud, ” an upbringing that has given her the survivalist instinct of a hunter. Seeing her competition as nothing more than prey, Logan never backs down from a fight, and she doesn’t think twice about trading headbutts or closed fists with anyone foolish enough to try her. Starting in the U.S. independent scene in 2011, Logan quickly carved out a rugged reputation. She polished her skills in Japan, where she trained under former WWE Light Heavyweight Champion Taka Michinoku at the Kaientai Dojo, and by the time headlines heralded her WWE signing in fall 2016, she had achieved notoriety in Europe and Mexico, too. Not only is Logan adrenalized by a good fight, but she’s also deceptively powerful, having won multiple Olympic weightlifting events. On the Nov. 21, 2017, edition of SmackDown LIVE, Logan suddenly burst onto the scene, alongside Liv Morgan & Ruby Riott, to systematically lay waste to SmackDown Women's Champion Charlotte, Natalya, Becky Lynch and Naomi. Then, the 2018 Superstar Shake-up brought her to Raw, and she proceeded to unleash anarchy nearly every Monday night with her Riott Squad cohorts. At WrestleMania 35, Logan turned in one of her most impressive performances, racking up several eliminations and finishing the over-the-top-rope melee as the runner-up. Much like she did in her youth, Logan employs a hunter's mentality whenever she steps into the squared circle, and her fellow Raw Superstars would be wise to avoid her crosshairs. Update. Update 7/21/2021