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Issue #234: Laughs for Relief, Santa Fest Kicks Off, and Flood Insurance Concerns for Homeowners
10/29/2024
Ted Grellner
29 Oct
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— Comedy Club Unites for Hurricane Relief with Benefit Shows in Wesley Chapel, Tampa
— Tampa’s Santa Fest Returns with Parade and Tree Lighting
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— Flood Insurance Exclusions Shock Multistory Homeowners After Helene
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— Tampa’s Mediterranean Chickpea Ranks as a Top Vegan Restaurant in the U.S.
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Comedy Club Unites for Hurricane Relief with Benefit Shows in Wesley Chapel, Tampa
Side Splitters Comedy Club is rallying the community for hurricane relief with a benefit show next week in Tampa on Wednesday, October 30, This event aims to raise funds for those impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton. (The Wesley Chapel show was in this past weekend)
The Tampa event will showcase local talents, including "Best of the Bay" honorees Rahn Hortman and Helen Keaney. In addition to laughter, attendees can expect drink specials, silent auctions, and other ways to help.
Side Splitters’ benefit shows offer locals a chance to give back and share a laugh, even in difficult times.
Tampa’s Santa Fest Returns with Parade
and Tree Lighting
Tampa's much-anticipated Santa Fest is set to return on Saturday, Dec. 7, at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, promising an afternoon packed with holiday cheer.
Kicking off the festivities, the Santa Fest Parade will start at 1 p.m., beginning at Morgan Street and Madison Street and making its way through downtown.
From 1 to 4 p.m., Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park will host Santa Fest activities and entertainment, creating a festive experience for all ages. At 6 p.m., Mayor Jane Castor and Santa Claus will light up Tampa's holiday tree, illuminating the park and officially ringing in the holiday season.
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Flood Insurance Exclusions Shock Multistory Homeowners After Helene
Multistory homeowners in St. Pete Beach are facing unexpected costs after discovering their flood insurance doesn’t cover ground-level damage. Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate reports that standard flood policies often exclude most damage to lower levels, a shock for those affected by Hurricane Helene’s recent surge.
Residents were dismayed to learn their policies cover only minimal cleanup, excluding damaged drywall, doors, and other items in garages. They didn’t anticipate these exclusions.
Florida’s Insurance Consumer Advocate, Tasha Carter, urges homeowners to review policy details carefully. For those without sufficient coverage, FEMA assistance or a Small Business Administration loan may offer temporary relief.
Tampa’s Mediterranean Chickpea Ranks as a Top Vegan Restaurant in the U.S.
The Mediterranean Chickpea in South Tampa has been named one of America’s top vegan restaurants by Yelp, ranking No. 2 nationwide and No. 1 in Florida. Known for its fresh Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, the restaurant serves a colorful array of salads, house-made dips, and veggie-forward fare.
Chef-owner Mouna Alchabab, who began as a caterer in 2010, opened the restaurant in 2018 to meet the demand for her popular hummus and baba ghanoush. Today, the menu features unique creations like Cilantro-Jalapeño Hummus, crispy falafel wraps, and protein-rich fava bean salads, with Mouna’s daughter, Maya, highlighting their “feel-good food.”
The Mediterranean Chickpea’s unique flavors and commitment to quality have earned it national recognition.
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