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Spotted on the East Lake calendar: Fertile Ground Sponsored by Cheval Wellness

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Morning East Lake! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How East Lake Middle's expansion fits into seven planned school closures

Also on today's calendar: Fertile Ground Sponsored by Cheval Wellness and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 78.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas County schools plan seven closures as enrollment decline leaves thousands of seats empty – [your]NEWS (yournews.com) — Pinellas County Schools is weighing a sweeping restructuring that includes expanding capacity at East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering while closing seven other campuses and consolidating programs. The plan aims to eliminate thousands of empty seats, save about $25 million annually, and could change school assignments, transportation, and neighborhood school identities for many local families.
   

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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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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