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In today's newsletter:

  • Waterspout off Sand Key Park sends Clearwater boaters scrambling
  • Where Clearwater police will focus new pedestrian and bike safety crackdowns
  • What prosecutors revealed on day one of Clearwater's high‑profile murder trial

Also on today's calendar: GFWC North Pinellas Woman's Club General Meeting and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ann M.!

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-shower, temps: high: 92, low: 75.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Waterspout Spotted Off Clearwater's Sand Key Park (patch.com) — A dramatic waterspout formed about 10 miles off Clearwater's Sand Key Park on Saturday afternoon, prompting warnings from Clearwater police for beachgoers to seek shelter as storms moved through. Meteorologists reported the waterspout persisted and later regenerated offshore, while boaters maneuvered to avoid it and officials emphasized staying off the water and sand during such hazardous conditions.
   

2. Clearwater Police Launch Street Safety Campaign To Protect Walkers And Cyclists (tampafp.com) — Clearwater drivers, walkers, and cyclists will see more police along Gulf-to-Bay, Drew, Court, Missouri and other busy corridors as a new safety campaign ramps up through May 2027. Funded by a state-backed contract, the High Visibility Enforcement effort targets crashes involving pedestrians and bicyclists, emphasizing education but allowing citations when needed to curb dangerous behavior.
   

3. Murder trial for Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon accused in death of Largo attorney underway (tampabay28.com) — A high‑profile murder trial is underway in Clearwater, where Tarpon Springs plastic surgeon Tomas Kosowski is being tried before a judge, without a jury, in the 2023 disappearance and alleged killing of Largo attorney Steven Cozzi. Prosecutors spent the first day outlining their case and calling colleagues, friends, and family who described Cozzi's character and detailed tensions over earlier medical billing litigation.
   

4. Tickets on sale for 2026 Skechers World Champions Cup in Clearwater (wftv.com) — Clearwater residents can now snag tickets for the 2026 Skechers World Champions Cup, returning Dec. 3-6 to Feather Sound Country Club. The PGA TOUR Champions event will feature U.S., European, and International teams, with affordable grounds passes, premium hospitality options, and free admission for kids with adults, plus complimentary tickets for eligible military members and first responders.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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