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Have Breakfast with the Mayor Today
Lowry Park Zoo, Afternoon Showers, USF Students Back, Lens Lacks Support and Breakfast with the Mayor are five things you need to know today.
Breakfast with the Mayor
Mayor Bill Foster will be at Banyan Cafe Wednesday morning for his regular Breakfast with the Mayor event. Starting at 7 a.m., Foster will be at Banyan Cafe so residents can share their thoughts or concerns directly. Banyan Cafe is located at 689 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. St. N.
Visitors to Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo are in for a treat courtesy of new arrival Mavi. The baby African elephant was born back in July, but her name was just selected courtesy of Bay area residents who voted in a contest and the little bundle of joy’s Mom, Matjeka.
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Poll Says Voters Are Saying No to ‘The Lens’
A new poll out of St. Petersburg says voters there aren’t too keen on the idea of the city building The Lens to replace the old Pier. What do you think about the proposal? Tell us by commenting below!
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More Afternoon Storms on Tap
While forecasters anticipate blue skies and plenty of sunshine as the kids head off to school Wednesday, another round of afternoon storms is likely on the horizon. Highs in the 90s are expected again today, as well.
USF Students Are Coming Back
The University of South Florida will be bustling with activity today, the first day of move-in, according to a USF press release. About 3,000 of 5,500 residential students are expected to move into residence halls with the help of their families and friends. Fall semester classes begin Monday, Aug. 26.
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