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Coming up on the East Lake Patch calendar: Art Exhibit - TMAF

Cheers East Lake! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how East Lake High ranked among Florida's top schools
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 92, low: 80.
- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pine View School in Sarasota ranked best high school in the state of Florida (baynews9.com) — East Lake families can celebrate: East Lake High School has been named one of the top 100 high schools in Florida in new U.S. News & World Report rankings. The list puts Sarasota's Pine View School at number one statewide and highlights several other Tampa Bay schools, underscoring strong academic options across the region for local students.
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📸 Around East Lake
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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Lake
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Back to School Night
East Lake High School
4:30 pm - Art Exhibit - TMAF →
Oldsmar Public Library City Hall, 100 State St W, 400 S
9:00 am - Baby Sign Language →
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 - 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
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
📣 East Lake Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Divine Liturgy
Greater Palm Harbor Chamber of Commerce 1100 Riviere Road
9:45 am - Oldsmar Historical Collection →
Oldsmar, FL Calendar, 400 St. Petersburg Drive East, Oldsmar
11:00 am - Senior Sit & Fit →
Oldsmar, FL Calendar, 650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar
1:00 pm - Indoor Pickleball →
Oldsmar, FL Calendar, 650 Pine Avenue North, Oldsmar
2:30 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
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🗞 Nearby News
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Tarpon Springs
- PSTA's Ferry Service Takes Major Step Forward as First Vessel Arrives in Pinellas County (paradisenewsfl.com)
- Places This Week: An Intracoastal and Gulf-front estate (stpetecatalyst.com)
- Weekly Tidbits August 20, 2026 (paradisenewsfl.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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