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Hey there, Tampa! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hurricane-hit couple brings beloved Legends Guitars brand back to Tampa
  • Tampa drivers hunt for cheaper gas as Labor Day prices spike
  • Have you seen this 28-year-old man missing from Tampa?

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 92, low: 77.
  • Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Couple That Lost Everything In Hurricanes Opens Tampa Guitar Shop (patch.com) — Tampa music lovers can now check out Legends Guitars on West Kennedy Boulevard, a new independent shop born from a St. Pete Beach couple's hurricane losses and fresh start. The owners and partner Kent Sonenberg are reviving a beloved local brand while creating an inclusive, hands-on space for players of all levels, with a grand opening celebration featuring live music, vendors and giveaways.
   

2. Record Labor Day Gas Prices Expected: Where To Find Cheapest Gas In FL (patch.com) — Drivers in Tampa and across Florida face record-high Labor Day gas prices this year, with one of the cheapest local options at a Costco station on West Linebaugh Avenue. The report compares Tampa's prices with other Florida metros and explains how global conflicts and refinery disruptions are keeping fuel costs elevated, though some relief could come with the seasonal switch to winter gasoline blends.
   

3. Florida Purple Alert Issued for Missing 28-year-old Man Last Seen in Tampa (bocapost.com) — State authorities have issued a Florida Purple Alert for 28-year-old Michael Simpson, who was last known to be in Tampa and is now missing from Hillsborough County. Residents are urged to watch for the man's description and contact Tampa Police or 911 immediately with any information that could help locate him, as the alert is being shared statewide for wider reach.
   

4. VIDEO: Police seek suspect in armed robbery at Tampa Family Dollar (wfla.com) — Tampa police are asking for your help identifying a suspect in an armed robbery at the Family Dollar on North 40th Street, where no one was hurt but the robber fled with cash. Investigators released surveillance video and a description of the man, urging anyone who recognizes him to call Tampa Police and reference the case number provided.
   

5. Tampa Bay Ferry gets $850,000 federal investment for dock in St. Pete (fox13news.com) — A new $850,000 federal investment is helping bring back year-round Tampa–St. Pete ferry service, with the Tampa-side dock planned near the Convention Center. Local transit leaders say the service will ease traffic and connect Tampa residents more easily to downtown St. Petersburg, beaches, and regional bus routes, with refurbished boats and a temporary dock expected to be ready later this year.
   

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Ok Tampa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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