🌱 Will smoking on Indian Rocks Beach soon come with a $500 fine?

Hi Indian Rocks Beach! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Will smoking on Indian Rocks Beach soon come with a $500 fine?
• Why Indian Rocks Beach just cited 82 properties over turtle lighting.

Also on today's calendar: 9/11 Memorial Ceremony and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 77.
• Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Indian Rocks Beach city commission to vote on possible ban on cigarettes and vapes on beaches (wfla.com) — Indian Rocks Beach commissioners are set to take a final vote Tuesday on banning cigarettes and vapes along the city's public beaches, with fines up to $500 and possible jail time. Supporters say the move will cut litter and protect wildlife, while some residents argue it restricts personal freedom. If approved, the ordinance would take effect immediately.
   

• Sea turtles rescued from Indian Rocks Beach storm drain, improper lighting blamed (fox13news.com) — Rescuers in Indian Rocks Beach pulled several disoriented sea turtles from a storm drain along Gulf Boulevard and safely returned them to the shore. Officials blame improper beachfront lighting and say the city has issued 82 code violation letters this year to enforce turtle-friendly rules. Leaders are also working with Duke Energy to ensure streetlights meet turtle-compliance standards.
   

📸 Around Indian Rocks Beach

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Indian Rocks Beach

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• 9/11 Memorial Ceremony →
  Curlew Hills Memory Gardens, 1750 Curlew Rd, Palm Harbor
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 9
• WYNE Run Club →
  Indian Rocks Beach FL
  6:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• The Original Crabby Bill's →
  Indian Rocks Beach FL
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• WYNE Run Club →
  Indian Rocks Beach FL
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 3
• The Original Crabby Bill's →
  Indian Rocks Beach FL
  1:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• WYNE Run Club →
  Indian Rocks Beach FL
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 8
• Florida Botanical Gardens- Free Admission →
  Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo
  7:00 am
• Adult Daytime English Language Learning →
  Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo
  9:30 am
• 10:00 AM - FOP Contract Negotiations (Public Meeting) →
  Indian Shores, FL Calendar, 19305 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores
  10:00 am
• Toddler Tales →
  Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo
  10:30 am
• Tech Help Tuesday →
  Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo
  1:00 pm
• Ukulele Strum Group →
  Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo
  2:00 pm
• Teen LEGOs →
  Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hubbell Incorporated posted a job opening for PCB Assembler - Largo, FL in Largo. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Largo in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Indian Rocks Beach here.

🗞 Nearby News

Largo

• Overnight DUI Wolf Pack In Pinellas County Nets 23 Drunk Driving Arrests, Hundreds Of Citations (tampafp.com)
• Why the Seahawks bet on Terrion Arnold amid looming felony charges (seattletimes.com)
• Used HALL SURGICAL PRO2600 PRO2600 Hall Surgical Universal Battery Charger O/R Instruments Power For Sale (dotmed.com)

Seminole

• Florida State vs. SMU LIVE pregame show — Warchant TV (on3.com)

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