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Killer Whale Dies After Washing Up on Florida Beach

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Beachgoers this morning were greeted with an awful sight this morning as a 21-foot Killer Whale had washed up on a Florida Beach

Beachgoers in South Florida were not ready for this sight as a 21-foot killer whale dies after washing up on a Florida beach.

The orca was discovered Wednesday in Palm Coast, just south of Jungle Hut Park, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. A local to the area called in the site first thing this morning but by the time crews arrived on scene the animal was dead. Flagler County Sheriff’s posted videos on their Twitter of the Killer Whale.

The incident marks the first time in history that a killer whale has been beached in the southeast region of the United States, says Dr. Erin Fougeres, administrator of NOAA’s Marine Mammal Stranding Program. Sheriff’s deputies and marine biologists from Sea World remained at the scene, where they’re expected to perform a necropsy on the whale.

According to the NOAA, Killer whales are the largest member of the dolphin family and the ocean’s top predator. There are roughly 50,000 killer whales globally and they live in every ocean in the world [Source CNN]

10 Great Places to Get Your Day Drink on in Tampa Bay

It’s only the beginning of the year and it already feels like we could use another drink. Whether it’s the boss man giving you crap about the project that needs done or the wife that won’t quit nagging you about going to the gym. We all need a little get away. A place of our own where we can let loose at 11AM, with good food and most importantly they nectar of life Alcohol! Because no brunch is ever complete until your two pitchers back with that guy from accounting. We gathered 10 of the top rated and greatest places to get your day drink on in Tampa Bay!

Day Drinking Tampa, FL – Last Updated January 2023 – Yelp

  • Coconut Charlies Beach Bar and Gril- Saint Pete Beach

    It’s never too early to pour a tall one and just call in to work and Coconut Charlies does that. They open at a crisp 7:30 so you might want to order yourself a Irish coffee when you get there. They have a 4-star rating on Yelp and boast about their breakfast lunch and dinner meals along with really great happy hour specials.

    6100 Gulf Blvd St Pete Beach, FL 33706

  • Corner Club- Tampa

    You know the best place to hide from your wife or boss is in plain sight and when it comes to a plain site with above average taste there is none other than Corner Club of Tampa. They open up at 8Am and serve some of the best breakfast I have ever had with mimosas a plenty. Doors open at 8 so you can just avoid the morning rush and hang out here.

    1502 E Sligh Ave Tampa, FL 33610

  • The Attic Cafe- Tampa

    Any place that offers Sangria is already sold in my books. They even have bottomless mimosas to add onto a pretty damn good brunch menu. Located in the Heart of Tampa you might be rubbing elbows with someone else who hates their boss enough to toast with at 8AM.

    500 E Kennedy Blvd Ste 400 Tampa, FL 33602

  • Datz- Tampa

    It’ where al the top brass of the Air Force would go if they weren’t too scared to be caught day drinking. Burger’s tacos and a whole wide array of different foods, and the thing that attracts all of us to them a pitcher of mimosa. That’s right normally you could buy yourself a pitcher of beer not here you get yourself the good stuff. Opens at 8AM.

    2616 S MacDill Ave Tampa, FL 33629

  • Caddy's- Treasure Island

    Well, if you’re going to be drunk, you might as well be drunk on the beach, and here is one of the top-rated beach bars in all of the Bay Area. Caddy’s over on Treasure Island has one of the best views and great drink specials, and they are open early for those of you tourists who decided not to sleep in. Opening at 8AM it’ll be a great spot to drink and people-watch.

    9000 W Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL 33706

  • Mangos Restaurant and Tiki Bar- Redington Beach

    Possibly one of my favorite little hideaways in all of the Bay area. Wheter you are trying to ditch the boss or ditch the wife Mangoes is great. It has great selection of food and drinks and you can start ordering before the first meeting starts at 8AM.

    17120 Gulf Blvd North Redington Beach, FL 33708

  • Tacos, Tequila, and Rum- Clearwater

    It’s all in the name right, Tacos Tequila and Rum, and it’s all delicious. Some great menu items at this blink and you’ll miss it place as your driving by on Clearwater. Opens at 8:30 AM and you can be sure to catch us there.

    490 Mandalay Ave Ste 10, 11, 12 Clearwater, FL 33767

    Posted by Tacos, Tequilas & Rum on Thursday, October 29, 2020

  • Salty's Island Bar & Grille- Clearwater

    What if I told you Happy Hour is all day, you’d probably think I am crazy or you would probably be walking into Salty’s. There is a plenty of good food and great atmosphere on the beaches of Clearwater. Doors open at 8:30 AM. Look for the twostory building with the bright red roof.

    437 S Gulfview Blvd Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

  • BRGR Kitchen and Bar- Treasure Island

    BRGR thats right you read that correctly BRGR. Its the earliest opening place on our list and for a great reason. Any place offering this kinda cuisine with all the best alchoholic beverages you want to be there when it opens at 7:00AM before the crowds get there.

    10800 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island Beach Resort Treasure Island, FL 33706

  • Clear Sky Draught Haus- Dunedin

    Have you heard of the Dunedin Mile? A mile stretch of bars and breweries that you can all walk to. Any City with that kind of work ethic really knows how to party in the early AM. In fact at 8AM when they open Clear Sky and Draught Haus has you covered.

    680 Main St Dunedin, FL 34698

Jeff Zito or just "Zito" as he is known to his friends, was born in Summit, NJ. Zito is the afternoon personality and program director of 987 the Shark. He has been with Beasley Media Group since 1999. Zito aspired to be a professional golfer and attended Ferris State University in Big Rapids, MI majoring in PGM (pro golf management). Yes, that is a real major! After college, Zito was an assistant golf professional at the Meadows Country Club in Sarasota. Zito is an avid Bucs fan who likes to paddle board and can sometimes be spotted around the Bay area drinking a margarita. You can read his content about Tampa Bay sports, lifestyle, and celebrities’ first jobs.

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