How a $23.5M warehouse deal could reshape Clearwater’s industrial market
Why Clearwater pastor Willy Rice is seeking the SBC’s top role
Also on today's calendar: 🎤 THE DIVAS ARE BACK! The 70s & 80s Tribute Show Returns to Clearwater and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does a cow wear a bell ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Midtown Tampa developer pays $23.5M for Clearwater industrial complex (tbbwmag.com) — A major Clearwater industrial complex on 62nd Street North just sold for $23.5 million, underscoring how tight and valuable local warehouse space has become. Fully leased to manufacturing and service tenants, the two-building property reflects strong demand in Pinellas County’s land-constrained industrial market and could influence future rents, redevelopment, and job stability for Clearwater businesses.
• Baptist Press interviews Willy Rice (baptistpress.com) — Clearwater residents may recognize Calvary Baptist’s longtime pastor Willy Rice, who is now a leading candidate for Southern Baptist Convention president. In a recent interview, he explains his push for clearer doctrine, greater financial transparency, and task forces to address the role of pastors and denominational accountability ahead of the 2026 SBC meeting in Orlando.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Kai Trump spotted celebrating graduation, 19th birthday at intimate family gathering in Florida (meaww.com)
Safety Harbor
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because its horns doesn't work! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!