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🌱 Patch AM: How East Lake crews and neighbors are helping after this Clearwater house fire
Also check out Art Exhibit - TMAF on the East Lake Patch calendar

Hello East Lake! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How East Lake crews and neighbors are helping after this Clearwater house fire
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Clouds breaking, a t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 78.
- Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Community Rallies To Help Resident Rebuild After Devastating Clearwater Fire (tampafp.com) — Emergency crews from East Lake joined neighboring departments Sunday to battle a destructive house fire on Cumberland Trail in Clearwater that left one resident injured and his home gutted. A local friend has launched an online fundraiser to cover major rebuilding costs, from structural repairs to replacing lost belongings, giving nearby East Lake residents a chance to support a neighbor in need.
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📸 Around East Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Lake
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- Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Varsity Football @ Pinellas Park HS →
East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
7:30 pm - Mami y Yo Bilingüe/Mommy & Me Bilingual (English/Inglés & Spanish/E →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
11:00 am - Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Toddler Time with Mr Anthony →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
10:00 am - Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Toddler Time with Mr Anthony →
Oldsmar Public Library Oldsmar Library - Storytime Room - 400 St. Petersburg Drive East
10:00 am - Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
📣 East Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Board Meeting
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce Palm Harbor Library
7:30 am - Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Homeschool Drawing & Cartooning →
Oldsmar, FL Calendar, 650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar
10:00 am - Senior Social →
Oldsmar, FL Calendar, 650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar
10:00 am
Thursday August 27
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- Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellnes — (727) 222-4625
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🗞 Nearby News
Palm Harbor
- Clear-Vue Inc Launches HurricaneGuard Window System to Address Regional Storm Resilience (daily-tribune.com)
- Golfer attacked 15-year-old boy over slow play: Police (lawandcrime.com)
- PGA Tour reveals brand new 2027 FedExCup schedule; RBC Canadian Open slated for June 7-13 at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) (wordpress.com)
Oldsmar
- Pinellas County Traffic Alert: Curlew Road Access To Bayside Blvd. Closed Through Late September (tampafp.com)
Tarpon Springs
- Exceptional Waterfront Apartments in Tarpon Springs, FL (blogspot.com)
- Family remembers father of 2 killed in an industrial accident in Tarpon Springs (tampabay28.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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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