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Hey Vets... this one’s for you 🇺🇸

Celebrating Tampa’s Bravest
MacDill Vietnam veteran salutes
A Vietnam veteran renders a salute during the national anthem. | Photo provided by MacDill AFB
Today, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day — a day commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

DYK:

🇺🇸 The Navy Federal Credit Union ranked Tampa Bay as the best region to live as a retired veteran.

🇺🇸 WalletHub ranks Tampa as the No. 5 and St. Pete as the No. 12 best place for veterans to live.

🇺🇸 ~170,000 Americans who fought in WWII live in Hillsborough and Pinellas.

🇺🇸 Fun Fact: Canada, Great Britain, Australia + France also celebrate the veterans of WWI + WWII on (or near) Nov. 11


‘Salute-To-Service-Stroll’

A veteran stands by his service dog during the ‘Salute-To-Service-Stroll’ on Feb. 6, 2021, at the Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa.

Photo provided by MacDill AFB


Free Veterans Day Events:
  • Veterans Day at AFA | Friday, Nov. 11 | 9 a.m. | Admiral Farragut Academy, 501 Park St. N., St. Petersburg | Retired Gen. William Lennox kicks off the ceremony, followed by a formal pass and review parade and guest speaker Adm. Eric Olson of the U.S. Navy.
  • Veterans Day Cook Out | Friday, Nov. 11 | 2-5 p.m. | Hillsborough Fire Museum, 15961 N. Florida Ave., Tampa | Bring a camp chair for a cookout with music, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks, water, and cake.
  • Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony | 8:30-9 a.m. | Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Dr., Tampa | Join Moffitt Cancer Center at the Red Valet flagpole on the Magnolia campus to honor veterans, active duty military members, and all cancer patients.
  • Veterans Day Fundraiser and Open Vet Tab | Saturday, Nov 12* | 12 a.m-11 p.m. | Bayboro Brewing Co. 2390 5th Ave., South St. Petersburg | Veterans drink free beer at this party with raffles, tattoos, live music, and a barbecue.
As of 5 p.m., Thursday, these events are still occurring at their regularly scheduled time and location, despite Tropical Storm Nicole. These events could change or be canceled.


We want to thank all of Tampa Bay’s veterans + active-duty military. There are no words to describe how much we appreciate your bravery and the sacrifices you make. 🫡
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Friday, Nov. 11
  • All-New Midway at Hillsborough County Fair | Friday, Nov. 11-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 1-11 p.m. | Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Rd., Dover | $10 | This family-fun tradition features an all-new midway with thrilling rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets, and other tantalizing carnival eats.
  • Red Bull Mind the Gap | Friday, Nov. 11 | 7-9 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free | With the open street 8-foot gap skateboarding competition, prepare to see some skateboarders from all over the world attempt to land their best tricks.
Saturday, Nov. 12
  • Beer at the Pier | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 1-5 p.m. | Spa Beach Park, 600 2nd Ave. NE., St. Petersburg | $65 | The second annual Beer At the Pier features unlimited beer sampling only from breweries located in Pinellas County.
  • ReptiCon Tampa | Saturday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 13 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Florida State Fairgrounds, 4802 US 301 N., Tampa | $11-$12 | See live animals from around the world, purchase pets and pet products direct from the experts — plus, learn more about reptiles + exotic animals at live demonstrations.
  • Storytelling Open Mic | Saturday, Nov. 12 | 5-7 p.m. | The Factory, in the Library Hall, 2622 Fairfield Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | The Storytellers of Old Tampa Bay offers short-spoken tales + invites anyone to step up to tell their own.
Sunday, Nov. 13
  • HashtagLunchbag Meet-up | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | Free | Volunteer to make bagged lunches and write love notes to spread love + hope to our homeless neighbors in need.
  • Second Sunday Market + Art Walk: Fall Edition | Sunday, Nov. 13 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Armature Works, 1910 N. Ola Ave., Tampa | Free | The event will feature a rotating cast of artisanal artists and makers selling handmade goods, jewelry, art, woodwork, gifts, and much more.
Monday, Nov. 14
  • Tampa Bay Farmers Market | Monday, Nov. 14 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tampa Bay Farmers Market 10001 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa | Free | Buy fresh + local in-season produce.
With Tropical Storm Nicole on the move, please note events are subject to be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check in with event hosts and businesses via social media to be aware of any cancelations or event updates.

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Weather
  • 80º | Mostly cloudy | 20% chance of rain
  • Hurricane Nicole has come and gone, but did you know it was only the second hurricane ever to hit Florida’s east coast in November? Learn more about what makes this storm so unique — from its irregular start to its large size. (The Ledger)
Sunrise + sunset
  • Rise: 6:49 a.m.
  • Set: 5:41 p.m.
Tide
Old Tampa Bay
  • High: 3:26 a.m. + 5:50 p.m.
  • Low: 10:51 a.m. + 9:09 p.m.
Clearwater Beach
  • High: 1:50 p.m.
  • Low: 6:33 a.m. + 5:38 p.m.
Development
  • The Vinoy Renaissance just unveiled the first part of its extensive hotel renovation. The elegant redesign of the historic hotel includes the resort’s celebrated veranda, porte cochère, main lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms, and restaurants. The goal is to restore the hotel to its historic splendor. 🏩 (I Love the Burg)
  • Shhh. Quiet Cove is a four-story, eight-four-bedroom, 3.5-bath unit luxury condominium — located at 455 Pinellas Bayway South in St. Pete Beach. Each unit will soon offer Gulf of Mexico views + even a two-car garage. The open house is on Nov. 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. ䷖ (St. Pete Rising)
Drink
  • La Setima (1724 N. Nebraska Ave.), a new natural wine bar, is coming soon to Ybor. The menu consists of minimal or low-intervention, plant-based wines. Breaking down the fancy lingo — the grapes are grown organically without pesticides, without additives like lab-produced yeasts, and with little-to-no sulfur derivatives. 🍷 (Tampa Bay Times)
Tech
  • He’s taking cord-cutting to the next level. Every inch counts when you’re living inside an RV or a tiny home — that’s why Akshay Bhuva, the co-founder + CEO of Kitchenery, is developing a series of cordless appliances that sit atop an electrical kitchen island charging pad. 🫕 (St. Pete Catalyst)
Holiday
  • It’s Guinness World Records Day. So here are our two favorites broken right here in TBAY — last year, a 100-year-old great-grandmother power-lifted 150 lbs. Also, last year, St. Pete’s ice cream shop, Beans and Parlour (407 Central Ave), and brewery Brugal 1888 broke the record for most people scooping ice cream at once with 327.
Sports
  • Bolts fans, let’s see those colors fly. Tampa was just ranked one of the best sports cities in the US. Looking at stats like city size + presence of sports teams, WalletHub voted TBAY as the No. 8 overall spot in the country for hockey lovers. ⚡️ (WalletHub)
Try This
  • Imagine: Returning a package without the headache of return labels + driving. With local startup Convee, this idea can become a reality. Convee takes care of every stage of the return experience. People simply plug their unwanted orders in on the app and just ditch the item(s) outside on their doorstep. 📦 (That’s So Tampa)
Eat
  • The latest star of a viral board trend: cream cheese. That’s right, cream cheese boards are the latest internet sensation. Think: Fig + honey or everything-but-the-bagel boards. Yes, please. GreenWise Organic Cream Cheese is two for $5 at PublixGreenWise Market through Wed., Nov. 16.*
  • Did you know that Publix has a live map of which of its stores are open or operating with modified hours during a storm? Save this page to check in on each of its 1,300+ locations before your next pre-hurricane grocery run.
Travel
  • Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $299 avg/night. 🌊*
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Dealin’ with storm damage

Reporting storm damage
A flooded street in St. Pete after tropical storm Nicole hit
A flooded street in St. Pete after tropical storm Nicole hit, Thursday, Nov 10. | Photo by TBAYtoday
After a hurricane or strong storm, there may be power outages, flooding, downed electrical wires, and debris, all of which can be a hazard to your health and safety. With Tropical Storm Nicole now over, it’s essential to know who to call to report storm damage.

We’ve gathered a list of resources you can use to help report outages and downed trees. Plus, we’ve added the latest alert systems to help you stay connected with your community.

Power outages + downed power lines:

⚡️ Duke Energy | 1-800-228-8485 | Text OUT to 57901
⚡️ Tampa Electric | 1-877-588-1010 | Text OUT to 27079

General storm damage reporting:

👩‍💻 Pinellas County residents can report damages to roads, public infrastructure, homes, and businesses here.
📞 Hillsborough County residents can call 833-427-8676

Alerts straight to your phone:

🚨 Alert Pinellas
🚨 HCFL Alert

It should be noted that if you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency or any of the previously mentioned events — call 911 immediately.
THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Brad.

Editor’s pick: Thank goodness it’s Friday. Happy Veterans Day to those who celebrate + I hope you all stayed as safe as possible throughout the storm. 😌

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We broke down everything you need to know for the upcoming Turkey Trot around town this holiday season here.
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