🌱 Patch AM: Will Clearwater families gain or lose options in Pinellas’ school shakeup?

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In today's newsletter:

• Will Clearwater families gain or lose options in Pinellas' school shakeup?
• Why is Clearwater Marine Aquarium resisting growing pressure over its dolphins?

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid, temps: high: 89, low: 78.
• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas unveils plan to close 7 schools, combine several others (tampabay.com) — Pinellas County's new school consolidation plan could significantly affect Clearwater families, especially those eyeing Clearwater Fundamental Middle, which may gain seats if Tarpon Springs shifts to a K-8 fundamental model. The proposal closes seven schools, repurposes others, and redraws attendance zones to address declining enrollment and save about $25 million, with public meetings scheduled before an October school board vote.
   

• Poll: 92% of Americans Say Dolphins Belong in the Ocean—Why Isn't Clearwater Marine Aquarium Listening? (peta.org) — Clearwater Marine Aquarium is under fresh scrutiny as a new national poll, commissioned by PETA, finds overwhelming opposition to keeping dolphins in tanks and strong support for seaside sanctuaries. The release highlights past dolphin deaths and criticizes the aquarium for not committing to sanctuary transfers, urging it to rethink how it houses and displays dolphins in Clearwater.
   

📸 Around Clearwater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clearwater

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• 9/11 Memorial Ceremony →
  Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
  10:00 am
• 9/11 Memorial Lights in Palm Harbor →
  Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• The Rare Plant Network & Garden Club of St. Pete Rain or Shine Plant Sale Saturday 9/12/26, 9-1pm →
  The Rare Plant Network,

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• If You Know What I Mean: Improv Comedy & Musical Show in Tampa Bay →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• BLS CPR Classes & AED Training Clearwater -CPRCertificationClearwater.com →
  CPR Certification Clearwater, 13575 58th St N, Clearwater
• Story & Song Event Once Upon a Lullaby →
  610 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Jewelry Making Workshop →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  1:30 pm
Tuesday September 15
• GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club General Meeting →
  2680 Landmark Dr, Clearwater
  5:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Handmade Soap Making Workshop →
  Nature's Food Patch Market & Café, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Independence Month Raffle →
  103 S Garden Ave, Clearwater
  12:00 pm
• Tampa Bay Travel Showcase by Goulds Travel →
  Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Dr, Largo
  12:30 pm
Sunday September 20
• Candle Making: Sip N' Pour Experience! →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This is a shout out to the folks who adopted little 'Socks' today from the Humane Society of Pinellas on 590.
  I feel like your 'lucky charm' being there. Hope 'Sammee Socks' will enjoy your other rescue already waiting. Best of luck!! Pet the little one for… (Nextdoor Kapok Terrace)
• (Thank you, everyone!
  I think I found one. I'll keep this post up, just in case other folks might benefit from this information. ) Hey, neighbors! You haven't steered me… (Nextdoor Fort Harrison)

• XL Parts posted a job opening for Store Stocker in Clearwater. Apply here.
• TSE Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler I in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clearwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dunedin

• Tampa Bay gallery owners, artists, explain why it's not that complicated to become an art collector (cltampa.com)
• What 9/11 commemorations are being held across Tampa Bay? (tampabay.com)
• Tampa Bay parking fees are pricing out locals. How did they get so high? (tampabay.com)

Largo

• Largo residents learn how property taxes fund city services ahead of Amendment 3 vote (tampabay28.com)
• Lionel Scaloni From Pujato To Football Legend (thedetroitbureau.com)

St. Petersburg

• Hubbard's Marina Boutique Reopening At John's Pass 2 Years After Hurricane (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: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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