🌱 Patch AM: How will Pinellas school closures reshape options for Gulfport families?

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In today's newsletter:

• How will Pinellas school closures reshape options for Gulfport families?

Also on today's calendar: In The Wake of Life and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 90, low: 79.
• Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 90 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Pinellas County considers closing more schools (stpetecatalyst.com) — Families in Gulfport face big changes as Pinellas County moves ahead with closing Disston Academy after the 2025-26 school year, while also weighing additional school closures and K-8 conversions across the county. Officials cite declining enrollment and shifting demographics, and promise no layoffs, as the School Board prepares for an Oct. 13 vote that could reshape where local students attend class.
   

📸 Around Gulfport

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gulfport

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• In The Wake of Life →
  3501 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Isaiah Rashad →
  Jannus Live, 200 1st Ave N Ste 206, St. Petersburg
  7:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Keep Calm and Carry Yarn
  Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
  10:15 am
• BYOBook Club
  Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market →
  Gulfport's Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S., Gulfport
  9:00 am
• Treasure Chest Craft for Kids
  Gulfport Arts Center, 2726 54th St S, Gulfport
  12:30 pm
Wednesday September 16
• The Frequency of Hope in September →
  WonderWorks Gulfport, 5314 Gulfport Boulevard South, Gulfport
• SHINE Presentation: Medicare Basics
  Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
  1:00 pm
• Reading Isn't Ruff with Therapy Dogs
  Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
  4:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Gulfport Poetry Open Mic →
  Gulfport Public Library, 5501 28th Ave S, Gulfport
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Meet the Artist: Ashley Rivers →
  Brenda McMahon Art Gallery, 2901 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• DRV Gallery Celebrates 5 Years! →
  DRV Gallery, 5401 Gulfport Blvd S, Gulfport
  5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Treasure Island

• Why Treasure Island firefighters walk exactly 3.43 miles to remember 9/11 (fox13news.com)

St. Petersburg

• European-inspired bistro Marcel opened quietly this week in St. Petersburg (tampabay.com)
• St. Pete wants to build a $55 million park under I-275 (stpetecatalyst.com)
• Kitten rescued after surviving 55-foot fall from I-275 overpass in St. Pete: FHP (fox13news.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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