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Cheers Clearwater! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could your Clearwater bus route disappear if Amendment 3 passes?
  • Want a free book and story time for your Clearwater toddler?
  • Could new e-bike rules change how you ride in Clearwater?

Also on today's calendar: "Piano Man" – An Intimate Solo Tribute to Billy Joel Live! and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Helen D.!

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 79.
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Amendment 3 Could Cut 25 Bus Routes and 120 Jobs From Pinellas Transit System (995qyk.com) — Clearwater riders could lose major bus routes, ferry service, and Jolly Trolley connections if statewide Amendment 3 passes this November and slashes Pinellas transit funding. PSTA warns up to 25 routes and 120 jobs are at risk, with large parts of Clearwater potentially losing coverage as the agency scrambles to close a projected $34 million budget gap.
   

2. Turbo Babies Racetrack Read-Alongs (stpetecatalyst.com) — Clearwater parents of little ones can join a free Turbo Babies Racetrack Read-Along at Clearwater East Community Library on Saturday, August 29, with stories, activities, refreshments, and giveaways. Babies and toddlers up to age 3 will receive a free book while supplies last, and similar events are happening the same morning at libraries in Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, and St. Petersburg.
   

3. Pinellas has few rules for e-bikes. Could that soon change? (tampabay.com) — Pinellas County leaders are weighing new rules for fast-moving e-bikes and e-motos after close calls on local roads and trails, including in Clearwater. With Clearwater police limited in chasing fleeing riders, commissioners are exploring speed limits, age rules, and place-based restrictions while grappling with legal gray areas and enforcement challenges that could shape how residents ride across the county.
   

4. Florida troopers arrest thousands across the state under super speeder law (fox13news.com) — Florida's super speeder law has led to more than 4,800 arrests statewide, including two Clearwater drivers recently clocked at 120 mph and 107 mph on local highways. Troopers say they're enforcing a zero-tolerance policy for triple-digit speeds, warning that such driving leaves almost no time to react and endangers everyone on the road.
   

📣 Clearwater Shout Outs!

  • 🌟 I had the best experience ever at Eyeglass World, 2660 Gulf to Bay in Clearwater. No pressure or deceptive practices as I'd experienced at a well known outfit; and the friendliest, helpful staff ever —Helen D. Like

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our 7 month old boston terrier got out of the house in the past hour.
    We have looked all over our neighborhood but have not seen her yet. Her name is Pickle and she is very friendly and food motivated. Unfortunately, … (Nextdoor Belleair Rd)
  • "UPDATE" Babies found thanks all for the help has been a long night Hello, our babies got out last night and we're trying to look for them.
    We live in the Druid acres area around Druid and campus Drive if you have seen our babies, please give me a call at 813-993-3124 thank you. (Nextdoor Druid Acres)
  • C.S.T. Connection, Inc. posted a job opening for Plastic Injection Molding Operator 2nd shift in Clearwater. Apply here.
  • SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist in Clearwater. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clearwater here.

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: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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