Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 88 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 76.
Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nicest Small Towns To Visit Near Tampa (worldatlas.com) — Gulfport gets a prime spotlight as one of the nicest small towns near Tampa, with its history, Boca Ciega Bay waterfront, and laid-back beach recreation front and center. The piece highlights Gulfport Beach Recreation Area, Clam Bayou Nature Park, and local hangouts like The Village Courtyard and O'Maddy's, giving residents and visitors ideas for enjoying their own backyard.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Cute little Ceraunus Blue butterfly let me get within inches of it. This was taken with my phone about 8" away from this little beauty. 10/2/26 (Nextdoor 19th Ave / 60th Street)
Rare occasion. Even more rare to be able to take a photo of this Brown Thrasher. (Nextdoor Stetson)
🗞 Nearby News
Treasure Island
27 of the best Florida movies, including films shot in Sarasota (jacksonville.com)
HGTV Star Leslie Davis Reveals Her Son Kyler Is Engaged: 'Couldn't Be More Excited' (people.com)
St. Petersburg
Aaron Boone explains why leaving Aaron Judge off ALDS roster was 'right decision' (nypost.com)
St. Pete-Clearwater Travel Unveils 10,000 Dollar Paid Escape Covering Food, Arts, Nightlife and Sunsets (travelandtourworld.com)
Madeira Beach
Conversations with the Mayor October 2026 - Madeira Beach, FL (madeirabeachfl.gov)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!