🌱 Patch AM: High-speed chase starting on U.S. 19 in Largo ends on I-275

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In today's newsletter:

• High-speed chase starting on U.S. 19 in Largo ends on I-275

Also on today's calendar: Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly cloudy with a t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
• Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Petersburg Woman Accused of Fleeing FHP, Crashing Into Motorist on I-275 (iontb.com) — A high-speed pursuit that began on U.S. 19 in Largo led to a St. Petersburg woman's arrest after troopers say she fled an attempted stop, sped through traffic and red lights, and later crashed into another driver on I-275. Authorities report only minor injuries and no serious harm to the other motorist, but the incident highlights ongoing traffic enforcement concerns on major Largo corridors.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Largo

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• Kids and Kubs set season start Thursday, October 29 →
  901 N Shore Dr NE, St. Petersburg
  8:30 am
• Art of Recovery →
  440 W Bay Dr, Largo
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

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
• Labor Day Tea at the Tea Room
  Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center The Plumb House 1380 S. MLK Ave Clearwater
  11:30 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

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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