🌱 Patch AM: Why are more Largo families filing special education complaints now?

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• Why are more Largo families filing special education complaints now?

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• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Special education complaints spike nearly 48% nationwide, according to survey (baynews9.com) — Families in Largo and across Pinellas are feeling the strain as special education complaints nationwide jumped nearly 48% in one school year, according to a new survey. A Largo-area mother describes filing a state complaint over services for her autistic son, while advocates say staffing, funding, and rising IEP needs are pushing more families into formal disputes over support.
   

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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
• Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29 →
  901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg
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• Art of Recovery →
  440 W Bay Dr, Largo
  5:00 pm

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Tuesday September 1
• Largo Woman's Club September Meeting →
  Royal Palms, 200 Lake Ave NE, Largo
  11:30 am
Friday September 4
• Varsity Football @ Osceola Fundamental HS →
  East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
  7:30 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
Wednesday September 9
• Community Town Hall: How Property Taxes Fund City Services →
  440 W Bay Dr, Largo
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Charlie's TCG Event Tampa →
  Egypt Shrine Center, 5017 E Washington St, Tampa
  10:00 am
• GENEALOGY - DNA Deep Dive (Segments) →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  1:00 pm
Tuesday September 15
• GENEALOGY - WikiTree Special Interest Group →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Fishing Class and Deep Sea Fishing Excursion →
  400 Alt Keene Rd, Largo
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND: Siamese cat on August 26, 2026 in Largo, FL 33770 near 20th St NW and Stanton Ave
  Description: Brown siamese Message from Finder: "Very friendly and loveable", safe inside. Please text me at 727-798-2380, if you recognize this pet. (Nextdoor Belleair Bluffs & Belleair S)
• Hi everyone, I was trying to catch a gray tabby that has been around, but instead, I end up catching this little cutie.
  He's been going to the backyard for probably the last six months but not consistently. I took him to operation snip and they could not locate a ship… (Nextdoor Anona)

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