SharkCon 7, Vaccinated Diners Only, COVID Concerns: Nearby News

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Many Patch Readers Concerned About FL's COVID Surge: Survey

In recent weeks, the number of new COVID-19 cases has surged suddenly throughout Florida. To gauge how Florida Patch readers feel about this increase in cases and how it might be affecting their day-to-day lives, Patch conducted a reader survey. Many Florida Patch readers say they're worried as they watch the number of cases now being reported by the DOH increase each week.

Sink Your Teeth Into This: SharkCon 7 Coming To Tampa Aug. 7-8

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water... Fans of Steven Spielberg's 1975 blockbuster "Jaws" are in for a treat when the movie's star, Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, comes to Tampa Aug. 7-8 for SharkCon 7, presented by National Geographic's SHARKFEST.

Deaths Of Rare Sea Turtles, Manatees Attributed To Red Tide Toxin

Following a brief period of improvement last weekend, Pinellas County officials say the red tide conditions have now worsened along the Pinellas coast, resulting in the deaths of threatened manatees and endangered sea turtles.

Didn't Get The Vaccine? 'Refrain From Visiting,' Restaurant Says

With the surge in COVID-19 cases throughout the state, the owners of Beach Bistro in Holmes Beach want all diners to get vaccinated before coming to visit their Anna Maria Island restaurant.

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