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🌱 Patch AM: Deputies say a driver hit 101 mph on East Lake Road.
Coming up: Open House on the East Lake Patch calendar
Greetings East Lake! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Deputies say a driver hit 101 mph on East Lake Road.
Also on today's calendar: Open House and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 75.
- Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida man accused of DUI, driving 101 mph in 50 mph zone: PCSO (fox13news.com) — A driver was arrested early Friday after deputies say he was clocked at 101 mph in the 50 mph zone on East Lake Road near Boot Ranch Boulevard South, and then failed sobriety tests. Pinellas County deputies report his breath alcohol levels were well above Florida's legal limit, and he now faces DUI and dangerous excessive speeding charges. 
📸 Around East Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Lake
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★ Featured events ★
- Open House →
115 64th Ave E, Bradenton
12:00 pm - The Great Westchase 10K, 5K & Fun Run →
9902 Brompton Dr, Westchase
7:00 am
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 31
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Other local events
- Baby Beats & Sign Time →
East Lake Community Library, 4125 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor
9:30 am - Toddler Storytime with Mr Anthony →
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, East Lake
10:00 am - North Pinellas College & Career Fair
Countryside High, 3000 SR 580, Clearwater
6:00 pm - Toddler Storytime with Mr Anthony →
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, East Lake
10:00 am - Baby Sign Language →
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, East Lake
11:00 am - Kids LEGO Club →
Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, East Lake
3:30 pm - Orchestra Concert
East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
5:00 pm - Varsity Volleyball PCAC
East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
7:00 pm - JV Football vs Countryside HS
East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
7:00 pm - Broadway After Dark: A Halloween Cabaret →
1899 San Mateo Dr, Dunedin
7:30 pm
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Friday October 23
📣 East Lake Shout Outs!
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🗞 Nearby News
Palm Harbor
- Netchex vs. Brabo Payroll: Payroll and HR Comparison (netchex.com)
- James A. Schwarz (timberjay.com)
- UNG Golf Teams Capture Wins in South Carolina and Dahlonega (ungvanguard.org)
Tarpon Springs
- Volunteers Rebuild Tarpon Springs Home 2 Years After Hurricanes (iheart.com)
Ok East Lake! 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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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