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🌱 Patch AM: How next week’s Courtney Campbell shutdown will reroute Clearwater drivers overnight

Also, don’t miss Eclectic Works of Leafmore Studios - Art at Bayboro on the Clearwater Patch calendar

Saturday May 9th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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In today's newsletter:

  • How next week’s Courtney Campbell shutdown will reroute Clearwater drivers overnight
  • How a regional cruising fleet brings more boaters into Clearwater
  • Why detectives traced a USF murder suspect’s late-night drive through Clearwater

Also on today's calendar: Eclectic Works of Leafmore Studios - Art at Bayboro and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where did the two roofs meet? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and humid, temps: high: 85, low: 75.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Courtney Campbell Shutdown: Overnight Closures Set To Snarl Traffic Next Week (tampafp.com) — Overnight closures of the Courtney Campbell Causeway next Monday and Tuesday will completely shut State Road 60 between Clearwater and Tampa from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., forcing long detours. Drivers heading into or out of Clearwater are urged to plan extra time, follow posted detour signs, and use extra caution around construction crews during the bridge work.    

• The Pasadena Yacht & Country Club Cruising Fleet combines sailing and socializing (tampabay.com) — A Tampa Bay cruising fleet based at Pasadena Yacht & Country Club regularly includes Clearwater among its Florida marina destinations, blending boating adventures with social events. Members cruise together for safety and camaraderie, enjoy dockside gatherings, and say the group helps them sharpen skills while exploring relaxed Gulf Coast waters with friends.    

• Prosecutors seek death penalty for man charged in USF student murders (tampabay.com) — Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man charged with killing two USF graduate students, a case that includes investigative leads tracing his car and a victim’s phone through Clearwater and Sand Key. Detectives say he first claimed he was in Clearwater scouting fishing spots, then changed his story after confronted with phone records.    


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💬 Chatter

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  • When you just can't leave home without them.
    Man travels the world with his cats, Louie & Todd. (Nextdoor Lakeview)
  • Hello everyone- Could use names of vets that work w/ ferals in Pinellas County- plz!
    I have a small feral colony- all thriving & healthy now but just in case! Blessings- Rachelle (Nextdoor Japanese Mobile Estates)
  • Chuck E. Cheese - CEC Entertainment, Inc. posted a job opening for Game Room Attendant - Cast Member in Clearwater. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clearwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Largo

  • Lions CB Terrion Arnold Explains $100K Cash Found During Burglary (gridironheroics.com)
  • Budget flyers feel turbulence, USF fire aftermath, exploring otter space with kids (wusf.org)

St. Petersburg

  • Artist Chad Mize Brings New Installation, Group Exhibit to FloridaRAMA (patch.com)
  • Sharkapalooza And 16 More Can’t-Miss Events In Tampa Bay In May (patch.com)

Ok Clearwater! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: At a shingles bar! (Thank you Yann P. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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