VIDEO: Florida Tornado Goes Right Across I-75

Author Geno

April 20th, 2020 7:42 PM

Some incredible footage shot today as drivers along I-75 had a close encounter with a tornado. The video was shot near Wildwood, Florida about an hour north of Tampa.

Whats open, whats closed…

• Armature Works

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  Grab a bite to eat at Armature Works

• St. Pete Tennis Courts & Dog Parks

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  On April 14th, Mayor Rick Kriseman announced he will be closing tennis courts, dog parks, pickle ball courts and skate parks later that week.

• Universal Orlando Resort

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  Parks open June 5 at reduced capacity. Guests must go through a temperature check and wear a face mask.
• Waffle House

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  Over 300 Waffle House locations nationwide are temporarily closing, including a handful in the Tampa Bay area. Most will remain open for takeout.

• City Of Tampa Parks

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  All Tampa parks, dog parks, beaches and year-round pools are open. Certain areas in the parks will remain closed and residents will be required to practice social distancing and gatherings of more than 10 people will not be prohibited.

• Disney Springs

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  The parks remain closed, but some retail stores and restaurants are open at Disney Springs.
• Beaches

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  Pinellas County beaches reopened May 4th. Beaches are also open in Manatee County, Hernando County, and Sarasota County

• Panera Bread

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  The company has announced Panera Grocery, a new service where custmers can "purchase high-demand pantry items such as milk, bread and fresh produce alongside their favorite Panera soup, salad or sandwich." Panera Grocery is available at participating cafes nationwide.

• Bed Bath & Beyond

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  Bed Bath & Beyond stores are closed.
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

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  The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino reopened May 21.

• Local Malls

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  Most Tampa area malls are now reopened, although some stores have not reopened yet.

• Trader Joe’s

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  Stores are closing at 8pm instead of 9pm. Customers wait outside in a line to keep from overcrowding in the store.
• Walmart

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  Walmart stores are open.

• Publix

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• Bars

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  Bars can reopen at 50% capacity indoors and full capacity outdoors.
• Target

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  Stores close at 9p daily. They are also reserving the first hour of shopping each Wednesday to support the elderly and people with underlying health concerns.

• Burger King

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  Dining areas are closed, but drive thru service is available.

• Dunkin

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  Dunkin says they're limiting their service to drive-thru, carry out and delivery.
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• Movie Theaters

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  Movie theaters can reopen at reduced capacity with social distancing in mind.

• Drive-In Movies

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  It's a blast from the past and with the current situation, drive-ins in Tampa, Dade City, Ruskin and Lakeland are thriving!
• Fast Food

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  Most fast food restaurants have returned to full operation, no longer just offering drive thru service.

• Starbucks

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  In store seating areas are closed, but take out and drive thru remain open.

• Busch Gardens

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  Reopening June 11. They'll be closed Tuesday and Wednesday to start.
• Chick-Fil-A

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  Dining areas are closed, but take out and drive thru are available.

• MOSI

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  MOSI, along with The Glazer Children’s Museum, Tampa Museum of Art, Henry B. Plant Museum and The Florida Aquarium are closed.

• Tampa Theatre

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  Tampa Theatre is doing "virtual screenings" until they can reopen.
• ZooTampa

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  They are open. Advance tickets & reservations are not required but are highly recommended to guarantee entry.

• Kennedy Space Center

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• Columbia Restaurants

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  Columbia Restaurants locations have temporarily closed, but they are serving meals to staff. They are also offering a bonus to those who buy gift cards online.
• All American Gutter Protection

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  Location: 6708 Benjamin Rd. Ste 300, Tampa FL 33634
  
  Hours of Operation: under limited hours, M-F 9am-3pm; Saturday 11am-3pm
  
  Contact: Call them toll free (888) 323-8090; allamericangutterprotection.com
  
  

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  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday from 8:00-4:30 PM.
  
  Contact: (813) 388-0609; chadbeallremodeling.com; email at chad@chadbeallremodeling.com

• Concrete Designs of Tampa Bay

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• DoorPro Entryways, Inc

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  Location: 8503 E Adamo Dr. Tampa, FL. 33619
  
  Hours of Operation: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday & 10am -2pm on Saturday
  
  Contact: 813-740-9400, dpeinc@yahoo.com or doorpro-entryways.com

• L.R.E. Ground Services, Inc.

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  Location: 1115 S. Main St. Brooksville, FL 34601
  
  Hours of Operation: Normal operating hours (7:30am – 5pm, Monday – Friday)
  
  Contact: 1-800-580-0229; lrefoundationrepair.com/

• Outdoor Lighting by Decorating Elves

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  Hours of Operation: M-F 8am-2pm
  
  Contact: Pinellas – 727-474-2628; Hillsborough – 813-278-8637; decoratingelves.com
• S&W Kitchens

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  Locations: 3215 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, FL 33629 & 4930 Ridgemoor Blvd., Palm Harbor, FL 34685  
  
  Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm:  Saturday 10am - 2pm
  
  Contact: Tampa - 813.489.9372; Palm Harbor – 727-233-1270; sandwkitchens.com

• South Florida Water

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  Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 9-5pm; Sat 9-12pm; Sunday closed.
  
  Contact: sflwater.com

• Affordable Roofing Systems Inc.

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  Location: 9511 N Trask St. Suite A., Tampa FL, 33624
  
  Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8:00am- 4:30pm; Friday: 8:00am-4:30pm
  
  Contact: (813)542-8462
• Shutter Professionals “Your Plantation Shutter Experts”

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  Location: 18746 Titus Rd Unit 2, Hudson, Fl 34667
  
  Hours of Operation: By Appointment Only (At this time due to the coronavirus outbreak). Free In Home estimates!
  
  Contact: 352-587-7107, shutterprofessionals.com, customerservice@shutterprofessionals.com

• And Services

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  Location: Multiple locations
  
  Hours of Operation: 24/7 Emergency services A/C; Plumbing; & Electric
  
  Contact: 888-990-2079

• ArcDesign

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  Location: 1701 Drew Street; Suite 6; Clearwater, FL
  
  Hours of Operation: Call or email for an appointment. 
  
  Contact: manager@arcdesign7.com; 727-446-8022
• #1 Advanced Water

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  Hours of Operation: Open; appointments available 7 days a week 
  
  Contact: 727-247-4878

• A Better Pool & Spa Service

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  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 7a-7p
  
  Contact: (813) 927-0825

• Blue Ox Tree Service

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  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Sunday 24/7
  
  Contact: Call for appointment 727-485-5114
• Budget Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

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  Location: 6217 Anderson Rd. Tampa, FL 33634
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 7:30a to 5p
  
  Contact: 813-885-7999

• FloriFence LLC

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  Location: 4404 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 8a to 5p
  
  Contact: 877-204-9569

• Park Place Garage

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  Location: 6655 55th Street N. Suite 220; Pinellas Park, FL 33781
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday - Friday 9a to 5p; Saturday by appointment
  
  Contact: 727-528-7569
• Solar Solutions Inc.

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  Hours of Operation: Open; appointments available 7 days a week
  
  Contact: 813-774-5761

• Paramount Security Solutions Inc.

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  Location: 6800 Gulfport Blvd. S., Suite 201-103 S. Pasadena, FL 33707
  
  Hours of Operation: Open everyday
  
  Contact: 727-350-4305/ 727-460-2081 or clint.paramount@gmail.com

• Roll Shield

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  Location: 1151 Kapp Dr. Clearwater, Fl. 33765
  
  Hours of Operation: Monday thru Friday 9a-5p
  
  Contact: 727-451-7655; contact@rollshield.com
• Single Source Insurance

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  Location: 2189 Cleveland St, Ste 235, Clearwater, FL 33765
  
  Hours of Operation: Open, 9a-5p *Hours may change under current circumstances
  
  Contact: (727) 298-0302

• Martin’s BBQ

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  Location: 7036 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634
  
  Hours of Operation: Open, 10a-9p *Hours may change under current circumstances
  
  Contact: (813) 981-0341; martinsbbqpr.net

• CASA DESIGN FURNITURE

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  Location: 2508 W Waters Ave, Tampa FL  33614
  
  Hours of Operation: By appointment only Mon-Sat (10a- 4pm)
  
  Contact: 813-334-3864
• Mi Carreta Restaurant

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  Location: 2705 54th Ave North St Petersburg, FL 33714
  
  Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun 11am- 8pm *Hours subject to change under current circumstances
  
  Contact: 727-575-7929

• Latin Quarters

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  Location: 935 N Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232
  
  Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun 11a-9p *hours may change under current circumstances
  
  Contact: 941-952-3183

• Luxury Bath Tampa Bay

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  Location: 33851 U.S. Hwy 19N Palm Harbor, FL 34684
  
  Hours of Operation: Open Monday thru Thursday 9a-5p and Friday thru Saturday 10a-4p * hours may change under curent circumstances. Limiting service to households where no one is exhibiting symptoms. Wearing facemasks and following CDC safety measures.
  
  Contact: 727-800-1699

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