Hey Scoopers,

We are wrapping up Zinzinnati this weekend and from what we’ve seen we definitely made our German forefathers proud! But there is a lot more to celebrate in the Nasty Nati today than just beer!

For example, pro tennis isn’t done with us just yet….

🎾 SPORTS

Don’t give up on the Western & Southern Open just yet

For the last couple of months Cincinnati and Charlotte, NC have been in a tug of war over the popular Western and Southern Open tennis tournament which has called Cincinnati home for 124 years with 44 of those in Mason.

Then earlier this year the tournament organizers announced that they’re considering moving the tournament to Charlotte after it was bought by South Carolina-based Beemok Capital Group.

Charlotte immediately jumped at the opportunity and said they were prepared to move the tournament to a $400M for a state-of-the-art tennis facility, however, the move might not be set in stone.

This week Charlotte announced that they were ready to pay $20M to relocate the tournament, $17M short of the previously discussed number.

Warren County Commissioner Dave Young said the fight wasn’t over yet “It’s time for us to step up to the plate.”

Yong said he was very optimistic that a Cincy favorable agreement could be reached with Beemont Capital in the next couple of days, not weeks.

Don’t lose hope yet Cincy, we may just pull off a classic American comeback story!

CINCY CELEB REPORT

The Kroger Wellness Festival is happening this weekend, which means some big names are coming to Cincinnati.

The festival is the nation's largest health and wellness festival, per the event's website. The two-day event celebrates physical, mental and emotional health by hosting fitness activities, panel discussions, cooking demos, exhibitions, classes and live music.

Some celebs who are scheduled to be in the Queen City this weekend:

• Peyton Manning (Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback).

• Eli Manning (former New York Giants quarterback).

• Venus Williams (tennis champion and entrepreneur).

• Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson (former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver).

• John Cena (WWE champion and actor).

• Cameron Diaz (actress).

• Marty Brennaman (Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster).

• Drew Lachey (98 Degrees singer).

• Amanda Freitag (celebrity chef).

• Grayson Boucher (professional street basketball player).

• Alex Toussaint (Peloton instructor)

🐷 LOCAL

Cincy’s Margaritaville dreams

Newport on the Levee is set to become the newest location of a Margaritaville Resort.

The resort will include 264 rooms, a 12th-floor pool and Five O'Clock Somewhere Bar and Grill overlooking downtown and a rooftop event space.

“This resort will help drive visitors to the Campbell County area, boosting the local economy and creating 282 new jobs for Kentuckians” said Governor Andy Beshear.

This is coming on the heels of a record-setting 2022 for Kentucky tourism!

The project will cost $133.6 million, have direct Ohio River access, and is expected to open its doors in the fall of 2026.

🍦 MINI SCOOPS

💪 Lanny Julian Jr., a seasoned arm wrestler from Burlington, KY, is about to conquer the Arm Wrestling World Championships in Malaysia. He's been at it for a whopping 41 years! Inspired by his dad and a need to fend off bullies during his teens, Lanny is crowdfunding his dream adventure.

🦍 Mark your calendars for "Harambe," a documentary delving into the 2016 Cincinnati Zoo incident. Premiering on September 24 at Esquire Theatre, it reexamines animal captivity, featuring rare Harambe footage. Can't make it in person? Stream it at gathr.com.

❤️ An Ohio non-profit, Angels’ Castle, is taking on the post-high school socialization challenge for young adults with intellectual disabilities. They're crowdfunding $17 million for an inclusive campus with education, fun activities, and housing. Founded by Dr. Beatriz H. Porras, it's set to launch in the next 2-3 years, serving 80 participants.

📆 EVENTS THIS WEEKEND

Thought Oktoberfest was over? Think again!

🍻 FRI - SUN Newport Oktoberfest

🍻 SAT - SUN Loveland Oktoberfest

Thanks for being here with us. We’re looking forward to building a strong community of informed Cincinnatians who want to stay in the loop.

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