This Week: Toys for Tots Mixup, Stolen Car in Deadly Crash, Too Many Guns?

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East Lake Fire Rescue staff called authorities after a man said he was with Toys for Tots and took all of the donated toys, then a Toys for Tots worker called to say she was going to pick up the toys.

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Patch has learned that the BMW involved in the crash was stolen from a home in Clearwater last year.

3) Are There Too Many Guns in Florida?

Florida is poised to become the first state to have issued 1 million concealed gun permits. Why?

4) Two Injured in Crash on East Lake Rd.

One person was airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center after the crash late Friday afternoon. Another person was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Tampa, according to East Lake Fire Rescue.

5) Santa Spotted in East Lake!

Whoo Hoo! We hear Santa will be visiting some more neighborhoods in East Lake.

6) 27 Employees Promoted at Sheriff's Office

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri recognized 27 sheriff's office employees during a promotion ceremony December 13th.

7) CDC Says the Season Is Here: Where to Get Flu Shots in Palm Harbor

Here's where to get an influenza vaccine, how to recognize symptoms and what to know about treatment if you get sick.

8) Lucky Has Super Cute Ears

Palm Harbor Patch is proud to help the Suncoast Animal League find a forever home for this great pet.

9) Are Your Holiday Lights the Best? 

Do you know of an East Lake home with an awesome holiday light display? Patch readers are invited to vote for the best decorated home in their community. The school district where the winning home is located will get $100,000 for their schools!

10) Reader Spotlight: Are Palm Harbor Roads Dangerous?

East Lake Patch is highlighting interaction with our readers. Today, it's a comment about a tragic accident on McMullen Booth Rd.