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In today's newsletter:

• Why one Largo ZIP code accounts for nearly all Medicaid lab spending
• Judge alone will decide fate in murder of Largo lawyer

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

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 77.
• Thursday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Largo sees 715.9% surge in Medicaid spending for pathology and laboratory services in 2024 (pinellastimes.com) — Largo's Medicaid spending on pathology and lab services jumped sharply in 2024, with nearly all payments concentrated in ZIP code 33773. While the dollar amounts are still small, the surge far outpaced overall Medicaid growth in the city and comes amid broader federal moves to tighten Medicaid funding nationwide.
   

• 2 weeks before trial, Pinellas doctor accused of murdering lawyer waives jury (tampabay.com) — A plastic surgeon charged in the killing of a Largo lawyer will represent himself at his September trial and has waived his right to a jury, leaving the verdict and any death-penalty decision to a judge. Investigators previously reported finding blood in the victim's Largo office and other evidence linking the suspect to the disappearance, and a standby attorney remains available if he changes course.
   

📸 Around Largo

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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

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking to hire an experienced capable handyman to install two bathroom faucets.
  I have the hardware already. I'm looking for a flat rate quote, not an hourly quote. Thanks. (Nextdoor Avon Ridge)

• JEM Restaurant Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Largo. Apply here.
• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 1667 in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Belleair

• Gators release 2026-27 schedule (floridagators.com)

Seminole

• Seminole Woman Accused of DUI After Honda Crashes Onto Large Rock (iontb.com)
• LIVE UPDATES: Florida State football coordinators break down season opener, preview SMU (on3.com)

Clearwater

• Florida looking to buy 30-acre coastal property on north Clearwater Beach (tampabay.com)
• A 'mostly true' Hooters movie is in the works (nrn.com)
• 2 people on motorcycle killed in crash on US 41 in Hillsborough (tampabay.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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