🌱 Patch AM: See which new restaurants are transforming downtown Largo’s Horizon West Bay

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In today's newsletter:

• See which new restaurants are transforming downtown Largo's Horizon West Bay
• Largo rider killed after Seminole Boulevard turn leads to deadly collision

Also on today's calendar: Free Indoor Sip & Shop: Local Artist & Craft Market at Aspirations Winery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
• Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Largo's Horizon West Bay reaches 75% occupancy after new restaurant leases (baynews9.com) — Downtown Largo's new Horizon West Bay complex is already 75% leased, with two more restaurants just approved by city commissioners and opening in the coming months. Bocelli Modern Italian will anchor the project, joining Parlor Doughnuts and a planned Dead Bob's Bar and Restaurant as the city uses incentives and a new wet zone to turn the area into a walkable entertainment district.
   

• Largo Motorcyclist Killed In Seminole Boulevard Crash Involving Tesla (tampafp.com) — A 45-year-old Largo motorcyclist died Thursday after a Tesla driver turned into his path on Seminole Boulevard at 53rd Avenue North, causing a T-bone crash. Deputies say speed appears to have been a factor, and the Major Accident Investigation Team is continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the collision.
   

📸 Around Largo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Largo

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 22
• Free Indoor Sip & Shop: Local Artist & Craft Market at Aspirations Winery →
  Aspirations Winery, 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater
  11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
• Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29 →
  901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg
  8:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 22
• GENEALOGY - RootsMagic User Group →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
• GENEALOGY - DNA Interest Group →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  1:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  East Lake High School
  4:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
• GENEALOGY - Census Tracking →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society @ Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL, 33771
  1:00 pm
Friday August 28
• Varsity Football @ Pinellas Park HS →
  East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
  7:30 pm
Saturday August 29
• 31 Year Celebration "Island Time" Casino Night →
  Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa, 400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater
  6:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Largo Woman's Club September Meeting →
  Royal Palms, 200 Lake Ave NE, Largo
  11:30 am
• Art of Recovery →
  440 W Bay Dr, Largo
  5:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• GENEALOGY - Family Tree Maker User Group →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  10:00 am
• "AMPED: Turn Up for the Arts" Fundraiser Party & Exhibition Opening →
  FloridaRAMA, 2606 Fairfield Ave S, St. Petersburg
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My wife and I just learned of some great benefits from Allegiant Airlines for veterans and active-duty U.
  S. military. We were checking our bags at the Allegiant counter and the representative checking us in thanked my wife for her service. The new… (Nextdoor Belleair Bluffs & Belleair S)
• Do you know this dog and owner?
  Found near Publix on Walsingham Rd. Presently at Pinellas Animal Services. Their hours are 11am-6 pm. (Nextdoor Anona)

• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Largo. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit 1667 in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

• Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Seminole Boulevard in Seminole (iontb.com)
• Weekly Tidbits August 20, 2026 (paradisenewsfl.com)
• Man accused of trapping a Seminole County gas station clerk gets over 8 years in prison (clickorlando.com)

Clearwater

• Trulieve Human Resources Manager in Clearwater, FL (syracuse.com)

St. Petersburg

• High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat: St. Pete Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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