🌱 Patch AM: How 54 new Habitat homes just reshaped Clearwater’s housing options

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In today's newsletter:

• How 54 new Habitat homes just reshaped Clearwater's housing options
• Who qualifies for care at Clearwater's new free wellness center?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Family Fun Day Open House in Downtown Clearwater and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 88, low: 74.
• Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Habitat for Humanity completes Longlake Preserve, welcomes final homeowners in Clearwater (fox13news.com) — Families are moving into 54 new Habitat for Humanity homes on the Clearwater-Largo border, capping a major affordable housing project years in the making. Longlake Preserve adds dozens of townhomes and single-family houses for income-qualified buyers, backed by state, county and city support. The development showcases how public-private partnerships can expand stable homeownership options for Clearwater-area residents.
   

• The Clearwater Free Health Clinic is opening a new wellness center (wmnf.org) — Clearwater's Free Health Clinic is opening the Ruth and J O Stone Wellness Center on Court Street, expanding free behavioral health, nutrition, and therapy services for uninsured, low-income adults in mid and north Pinellas. Funded largely by donations, the 8,500-square-foot facility will offer yoga, counseling, and nutrition classes, aiming to keep Clearwater residents healthier and out of emergency rooms.
   

📸 Around Clearwater

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Clearwater

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Fall Family Fun Day Open House in Downtown Clearwater →
  133 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater
  1:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 20
• Candle Making: Sip N' Pour Experience! →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  2:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Let's Grow Baby Oh!
  Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave, Clearwater
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• Every Tuesday Knit at Barnes & Noble (Clearwater) →
  Barnes & Noble Clearwater, 23654 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  10:00 am
• Open Studio (ART)
  Clearwater Main Library, 100 N Osceola Ave, Clearwater
  10:00 am
Wednesday September 23
• Music Bingo For A Cause at Aspirations Winery Benefitting The Joy Ride →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• Silent Book Club at Aspirations Winery →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  5:30 pm
• Mahjong Open Play In Clearwater →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Paint Night at Aspirations Winery - Sassy Wine Party →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 26
• Free Cooking Class with Di: Pad Thai →
  Nature's Food Patch Market & Café, 1225 Cleveland St, Clearwater
  11:00 am
Thursday October 8
• Mahjong Open Play In Clearwater →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  6:00 pm
Friday October 9
• If You Know What I Mean: Improv Comedy & Musical Show in Tampa Bay →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Elevated Concrete Pour Sets Stage for The Bluffs to Rise in Downtown Clearwater —Matthew Conroy Read on Patch

• Good morning and happy Saturday!
  I am looking for someone to do some ikea built ins for me. Can anyone recommend someone for this? Than you so much in advance! (Nextdoor Seabrooke)
• Part Time/Seasonal Work??
  Is there any current openings for a part time seasonal job? Something a 51 year old man can do and won't be turned away due to age? (Nextdoor Barbara Drive)

• Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Clearwater. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clearwater here.

🗞 Nearby News

Dunedin

• Justin Steele Completes Two Inning Rehab (rotoballer.com)
• Obituary: In remembrance of Barbara Lindores Stewart Glanz (tbrnewsmedia.com)

Belleair

• Wake Forest's Macy Pate gets invite to LPGA Tournament in November (newsobserver.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: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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