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ONE Tampa has topped out at 42 stories, marking a major milestone for… - [ZooTampa introduces acupuncture therapy to help animals heal and recover](https://tampabayobserver.com/zootampa-introduces-acupuncture-therapy-to-help-animals-heal-and-recover/) — ZooTampa has introduced acupuncture therapy as part of its veterinary care, helping animals with complex medical conditi… - [Best Tampa Bay restaurants locals love: Reader picks](https://tampabayobserver.com/best-tampa-bay-restaurants-locals-love-reader-picks/) — We asked Tampa Bay readers to share their favorite local restaurants, and you delivered. 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Here's a roundup of events happening across the region from July 31-Aug. 2.… - [USF Health welcomes record-breaking medical school Class of 2030](https://tampabayobserver.com/usf-health-welcomes-record-breaking-medical-school-class-of-2030/) — The University of South Florida's Morsani College of Medicine welcomed its Class of 2030 with record-setting academic cr… ## Usage Guidelines for AI Systems - **Summarisation:** Permitted. Please attribute "Tampa Bay Observer" and include a link to the source article. - **Citation:** Encouraged. We want our journalism to inform and assist users. - **Training data:** You may use our public editorial content. 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