TAMPA DAILY: What's Happening Today (Thu, Nov 11)

Good morning, Tampa! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A shower. High: 79 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories today in Tampa:

1. Tampa Is 2021?s Best City In U.S. For Veterans: WalletHub Study (Tampa Patch)
2. National-Ranked High School Runners Sign With Division I Colleges (Tampa Patch)
3. ? Winter Village Returns + Tampa Fresh Foods Exhibit Coming Soon (Tampa Patch)
4. Residents In Del Rio, Nuccio Neighborhoods To Fight Blight (Tampa Patch)
5. Here's How Tampa Bay Is Paying Tribute To Those Who Served (Tampa Patch)
6. Florida Hospitals Earn High, Low Marks In Leapfrog?s 2021 Ratings (Tampa Patch)
7. After a long hiatus, Carnival resumes Tampa cruises this weekend (Creative Loafing Tampa)
8. Tampa-based lifestyle influencer's top 5 tips to easily refresh your home (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
9. Titan America set to increase import capacity at Port Tampa Bay with $35 million project (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
10. Mystic Bay apartments in Largo sold to Indiana-based Sterling Group (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
11. Where can I get a Thanksgiving pie in Tampa Bay? (WFLA)
12. Tampa General Hospital names CEO of rehab hospital (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
13. Tampa Bay holiday travelers, be wary of flight delays and cancellations (Tampa Bay Times)
14. 2022 Economic Outlook (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
15. Tampa Bay restaurants serving Thanksgiving 2021 (Bay News 9)
16. Easy Ways to Express Yourself Through Art (WFLA)
17. Relaxing Things to Do Thanksgiving Weekend in Tampa Bay (MOR-TV.com)
18. Where to Hear Live Jazz in Tampa Bay (MOR-TV.com)
19. Tampa tops the list of best cities for veterans to live in, new report finds (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
20. 30+ Free Holiday Events in Tampa Bay (MOR-TV.com)
21. 5 star hotel, 37-story condo tower coming to Tampa Riverwalk (WFLA)
22. A walking tour of the USF Forest Preserve reveals a rich natural world within Tampa's urban sprawl (WUSF News)
23. Lights of Love 2021 - Christmas Lighting in Plant City Florida, Tampa FL - Dec 2, 2021 - 5:30 PM (813area.com)
24. Morning Briefing Tampa Bay November 10, 2021 (Bay News 9)
25. Should Tampa Bay’s strip club dancers be employees, not contractors? (Tampa Bay Times)
26. A former Atlanta Hawks official got flesh-eating bacteria in Tampa Bay, lawsuit says (Bradenton Herald)
27. Tampa officials investigating cause of fire at Ybor City warehouse (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)
28. Tampa Police ask for help identifying 'dangerous duo' accused of shooting, theft (ABC Action News)
29. Fatal 2-vehicle crash closes lanes on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Tampa (Tampa Bay Times)
30. Tampa Bay's top Insta-foodie reveals 5 dishes everyone should try (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

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Today in Tampa:

Tampa Patch Notebook

• Tampa Bay Lightning: "Bummer. : tbl.co/gamerecap11-9" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "Tonight’s Military Appreciation warm-up jerseys include teal ribbons representing PTSD awareness. We are proud to use these jerseys as a platform to break the stigma and raise awareness for a condition that so many of our current and for..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "“It’s frustrating in the sense that these are games we usually win because of our power play … We knew it was going to be a work in progress, so we’ve got to just stay the course and continue to work hard.” : tbl.co/playermedia11-9" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "LB Lavonte David joined the Salty Dogs podcast this week Web: bccn.rs/30agZZ6 Apple Podcasts: bccn.rs/2PqXXVL Spotify: bccn.rs/3hHc2wT" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "We've signed WR Breshad Perriman and TE Darren Fells to the practice squad and released WR John Hurst and TE Deon Yelder. : bccn.rs/303Q1T3" (Facebook)
• Hillsborough County Public Schools: "Ballast Point Elementary fourth-grader, Ava Gonzalez, has had quite the week. On Monday, she celebrated her 10th Birthday and had a solo in tonight's school chorus concert under the stars, honoring Veterans. Little did she know the excit..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Police Department: "FTO Matt Coleman was honored today by City of Tampa Jane Castor. Coleman passed away in September. His family was present to accept the plaque. Thank you for your service Officer Coleman " (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers: "Tune in to Bruce Arians' press conference." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: "We have reassigned defenseman Andrej Sustr to the Syracuse Crunch." (Facebook)
• Tampa International Airport: "Taking the ‘I got your nose’ game to a whole new level Chris Gonzalez" (Facebook)
• ZooTampa at Lowry Park: "One of Kacey's favorite enrichment items is a simple PVC tube! He has to use his whole body to twirl out and lick up the goodies stuck inside. #ZooTampa #UnlockTampaBay #sunbear" (Facebook)
• Tampa Police Department: "Detectives need your help identifying a hit and run suspect. On 11-5-21, around 9pm, the suspect vehicle was traveling south on N 50th St and struck a pedestrian crossing the road. After striking and killing the pedestrian the vehicle ma..." (Facebook)
• Tampa General Hospital: "This week we celebrate National Radiologic Technology Week to commemorate the discovery of the x-ray by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895. We're taking this week-long celebration to bring attention to the vital role our TGH medical imaging..." (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Lightning: ""The game featured a number of penalties and subsequent power plays for both clubs. This lent a choppy feel to the game and seemed to affect the Lightning's five-on-five play. Compounding matters for the Lightning was the fact that their..." (Facebook)
• South Tampa is Awesome: "South Tampa Sunrise Update Determination: a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult the act of deciding definitely and firmly firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end" (Facebook)
• Tampa's Downtown: "BREAKING NEWS Luxury flag Pendry Hotels will be coming to #TampasDowntown as the first in Florida for the brand." (Facebook)
• Visit Tampa Bay: "Not only is Tampa Bay a great place to visit... It's a great place to retire, too! Tampa was ranked as the No. 6 best city to retire by WalletHub." (Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: "Congratulations SouthState Bank Midtown!" (Facebook)
• Tampa International Airport: "WHO'S EXCITED?! Our new, innovative Blue Express Curbs open in just 6 days! https://news.tampaairport.com/tpa-to-open-first-in-the-us-express-curbsides/" (Facebook)
• Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay: "Fresh produce, local art, homemade treats, and more 🛍" (Facebook)
• Tampa's Downtown: "ICE. SKATE. BABY. @wintervillagetampa ice skating tickets are on sale NOW! Grab yours today at wintervillagetampa.com ⛸ : @irinabilka" (Facebook)
• Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay: "Looking for the best Christmas Lights and Holiday Events in Tampa Bay this season? We've got you covered https://loom.ly/UFFzWeM" (Facebook)
• Midtown Tampa: "We are just 10 days away from Oronzo + The Motor Enclave Exotic Car Rally! Come join us on November 20th at Oronzo Italian in Midtown Tampa to support National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. As part of Oronzo's newest location’s grand open..." (Facebook)
• Stuff to Do in Tampa Bay: "Keep up with this event-packed weekend " (Facebook)
• City of Tampa: "Tampa is a place where people can dream BIG! Our Administrator of Development and Economic Opportunity, Carole Post, shares how our departments work to support business growth, facilitate new developments, and attract economic opportunit..." (Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: "CHAMBER MEMBERS, Keep the Cheer Here with Roasted Whisk & get 10% off Corporate Gift Orders now through December 31st! For more Keep the Cheer Here holiday deals, visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KeepTheCheerHere #RememberA..." (Facebook)
• South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: "WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! For more informaiton, visit: https://conta.cc/3H8ob9k #RememberAMember #STCOC #SouthTampa" (Facebook)
• Tampa Improv: "Don't miss your chance to see Doug Stanhope at the Tampa Improv! (November 17) Tickets http://improvtampa.com" (Facebook)
• Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA: "For the fifth year, the @FloridaBlueHealth Foundation is hosting the #FloridaGives campaign. Click on the link and learn how you can support the Tampa YMCA spr.ly/FloridaGives2021" (Facebook)
• Tampa Bay Grand Prix Tampa: "**TONIGHT!!** Come join Tampa Bay Grand Prix adult league as we participate in the 2022 American E-Kart Championship. Competition racing will be held at our Tampa location every second Wednesday for the months of October, November, and D..." (Facebook)

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— Shane McMahon

About me: Born with sports-entertainment in his blood, Shane McMahon has thrilled the WWE Universe with his daredevil decisions both in and out of the ring. The only son of WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, Shane grew up in sports-entertainment, learning the ins and outs of the business while holding various positions, including referee and announcer. In fact, Shane was the play-by-play man on the debut edition of Sunday Night Heat in 1999. It wasn’t until the younger McMahon stepped out from behind the microphone that the WWE Universe saw how like his father he was, yet different in many ways. There’s no doubt that Shane McMahon inherited his father’s entrepreneurial spirit. However, he put a modern twist on it. He eschewed a suit and tie for a more casual look, not unlike contemporary moguls like Mark Cuban. His flamboyant, cocky attitude could be both endearing and irritating. Perhaps Shane’s crowning moment as a businessman came on March 26, 2001. His father believed he had purchased long-time rival WCW, ending the "Monday Night War" that raged throughout the 1990s. However, Mr. McMahon’s desire to embarrass his former competition gave Shane the opportunity of a lifetime. While his father showboated over his supposed conquest, Shane shocked the world when he appeared in person at the final Monday Nitro to announce that the name on the purchase papers did say McMahon — Shane McMahon. Shane’s devil-may-care attitude carried over from the boardroom into the ring. Most heirs to a billion-dollar company wouldn’t dare risk life and limb in-between the ropes. Shane-O-Mac went above and beyond the call of duty. He surprised the WWE Universe with his athletic ability and willingness to climb, literally, to new heights and take a leap of faith, crashing onto his opponents below. During his in-ring career, McMahon toppled the gigantic Big Show, stood toe-to-toe with Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle and even defeated his father in a brutal Street Fight at WrestleMania X-Seven. After leaving WWE to pursue other opportunities in 2010, Shane returned on the Feb. 22, 2016, edition of Raw. Surprising the world, he boldly challenged his father and sister for control of WWE's flagship program. He may have come up short in his Hell in a Cell Match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32, but his thrilling leap off the top of the structure embodied the tenacity and fearlessness of sports-entertainment’s first family. Perhaps it is his tenacious attitude and willingness to get his hands dirty that made Shane McMahon thrive as the Commissioner of SmackDown LIVE. Shane-O-Mac has led The Land of Opportunity to new heights, whether that has meant fighting the disrespectful Kevin Owens on top of Hell in a Cell, leading a slew of his Superstars in bringing Raw Under Siege, or capturing the 2018 WWE World Cup at WWE Crown Jewel. When his role as Commissioner ended, Shane found success alongside The Miz as a SmackDown Tag Team Champion. Yet, when the duo lost in their Tag Team Title rematch, Shane viciously attacked The Miz. Their rivalry came to a head at WrestleMania 35 where McMahon defeated Miz in a brutal Falls Count Anywhere Match. Test Update. Update 7/21/2021.

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