The Identity runs through this morning’s trending Tampa Bay topics:
Lavonte David talks players-only meeting, locker room Tom Brady | “Kind of makes you feel like, messages were received, in a sense,” David said of how the team beat the Rams after his address. “I’m trying to keep everybody upbeat. Everybody positive. This thing is far from over.” (JoeBucsFan.com)
Rays bid farewell to Kevin Kiermaier, Ji-Man Choi | Pour one out for Kiermaier—one of the most decorated and athletic players in Rays history—and Choi—a beloved fan-favorite—who sadly will not be in a Rays uniform next season. (Rays)
Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival returns this weekend | The Black Honkeys, The Shakes Society and The Paul Anthony Band headline the 34th annual culinary fest of all things local seafood—platters and platters of seafood. (CLT)
Hurricane Nicole unearths suspected Native American burial site | For the love of Florida, do NOT disturb those burial grounds. (WFLA)
Tampa Bay Rowdies will call Al Lang home through 2025 | Three more years of a supremely underrated soccer venue. (WTSP)
How They Hate Change went from Tampa Bay dives to global tours | Inside Vonne Parks and André “Dre” Gainey’s path from Oldsmar to the national spotlight. (TBT)