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Coffee in hand, Clearwater? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Clearwater's airport shuttle and beach routes really disappear next year?
  • Why are Clearwater neighbors fighting changes at The Landings golf course?
  • Which powerhouse softball teams are coming to Clearwater this February?

Also on today's calendar: 31 Year Celebration "Island Time" Casino Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 78.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Shuttle Between St. Pete-Clearwater Airport and Clearwater Beach Faces Elimination (tbbwmag.com) — Clearwater residents could soon lose the Grouper Airport Shuttle linking St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport with Clearwater Beach, as PSTA considers cutting five services and raising several fares for FY27. The proposal also affects on-demand service in Safety Harbor and Clearwater, plus multiple routes and discounted passes, with a key public hearing set for Wednesday.
   

2. Clearwater residents rally against multi-use recreation center at The Landings golf course (tampabay28.com) — Neighbors in Clearwater are organizing against a proposal to turn The Landings golf course into a multi-use recreation center, citing traffic, loss of green space, and neighborhood character. Others argue the project could help attract and retain younger residents, while the city awaits additional development proposals and may revisit the plan at a council meeting in October 2026.
   

3. Hokies headed to Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational (virginianreview.com) — Virginia Tech's softball team is returning to Clearwater this February for the prestigious Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. The Hokies will join 10 other elite programs for four days of games, giving local fans a chance to see top-tier college softball without leaving town.
   

4. What successful M&A looks like (accountingtoday.com) — An accounting firm expanding across Florida notes it now operates offices in Clearwater and St. Pete as part of a broader statewide growth strategy. The story explains how fast-growing accounting firms nationwide are using mergers and acquisitions, stressing careful partner selection, cultural fit, and disciplined integration to turn deals into sustainable growth rather than short‑term gains.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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