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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. LIVE: Pinellas County plastic surgeon accused of killing attorney Steven Cozzi goes on trial (wfla.com) — A high-profile murder trial is underway in Clearwater for former Pinellas County plastic surgeon Dr. Tomasz Kosowski, who is accused of killing attorney Steven Cozzi after a contentious civil lawsuit. Kosowski is representing himself in the judge-only trial, while prosecutors outline a detailed timeline of Cozzi's 2023 disappearance and alleged killing, even though his remains have never been found.
2. Clearwater Traffic Alert: Drew Street Lane Closures Expand For Ongoing Water Main Project (tampafp.com) — Drivers in Clearwater should expect extended lane closures and blocked side streets along Drew Street this week as crews continue a major water main project. Intersections at MLK Jr. Avenue, Betty Lane, and North Washington remain open, but many nearby avenues are closed, so residents are urged to follow detours, slow down, and allow extra time for daily trips.
3. Church of Scientology's $200M overhaul reshaping downtown Clearwater (fox13news.com) — Downtown Clearwater's Cleveland Street is being reshaped by a $200 million private redevelopment led by the Church of Scientology and partners, bringing new restaurants, shops, and a proposed entertainment complex. City Hall will vote Thursday on vacating two streets and an alley, a decision that will determine whether a $50 million movie theater, arcade, and bowling alley can move forward.
4. John Fogarty and Steve Winwood at The BayCare Sound (thebradentontimes.com) — Clearwater music fans can catch John Fogerty and Steve Winwood at The BayCare Sound in Coachman Park, with the show starting at 7 p.m. Tickets begin at $65 for this outdoor waterfront concert, offering residents a chance to see two Grammy-winning rock legends without leaving downtown.
5. Addie Farrier Turns into Third Quickest 10 & Below Ever in 50 Yard Fly at a Time Trial (fooshya.com) — A recently renovated Long Center pool in Clearwater hosted a sanctioned time trial where the Clearwater Aquatics Team showed off its new home base. Ten-year-old standout Addie Farrier nearly broke a national age-group record in the 50-yard butterfly and set multiple personal bests, highlighting the growing competitive profile of youth swimming in the area.
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