🌱 Patch AM: What would Amendment 3 really cut from Largo’s budget and services?

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In today's newsletter:

• What would Amendment 3 really cut from Largo's budget and services?
• How will Pinellas' school-closure plan affect you before the Largo hearing?

Also on today's calendar: GENEALOGY - WikiTree Special Interest Group and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 89 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 78.
• Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'These aren't scare tactics — these are reality cuts': Sparks fly during Tampa Bay town hall debate over property tax-cutting Amendment 3 (cltampa.com) — Largo residents just heard city leaders and state Republicans clash over Amendment 3, a proposed homestead tax-cut measure that officials warn could slice $10–15 million from Largo's budget within two years. At the town hall, police and fire chiefs outlined potential cuts to services, while supporters argued the city is exaggerating impacts and could trim elsewhere if the amendment passes.
   

• Pinellas County plans to close seven schools and merge others due to lack of enrollment (wusf.org) — Pinellas County is weighing a plan to close seven under-enrolled schools and repurpose others, and residents can weigh in when the school board takes public comment in Largo on September 22. Officials say shrinking birth rates and enrollment are driving the proposal, which could save $25 million annually while reshaping programs like magnets, K-8 centers, and early learning.
   

📸 Around Largo

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Largo

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Magic / Whiskey Wings Largo →
  Whiskey Wings Largo, 2480 E Bay Dr, Largo
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

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
• GENEALOGY - FamilySearch.org User Group (SIG) →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  1:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Varsity Football vs. Tarpon Springs HS (Homecoming) →
  East Lake High Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
  7:30 pm
Saturday September 19
• Tampa Bay Travel Showcase | Hosted by Goulds Travel | Celebrating 15 Years →
  Central Park Performing Arts Center, 105 Central Park Drive, Largo
• Back to School Chess Tournament! →
  Mathnasium, 10500 Ulmerton Road, Largo
• GENEALOGY - Mapping Ireland's Records →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society @ Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Dr, Largo, FL, 33771
  11:00 am
Sunday September 20
• St Jerome September Blood Drive →
  St. Jerome Catholic Church Parish Office, 10895 Hamlin Blvd, Largo
  7:30 am
Tuesday September 22
• GENEALOGY - DNA Basics I: Introduction to DNA Testing →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  11:00 am
• GENEALOGY - DNA Interest Group →
  Pinellas Genealogy Society – Virtual Class/Meeting/Discussion
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Pinellas Technical College Open House →
  6100 154th Ave N, Clearwater
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

• Astronaut Invitational cross country meet draws hundreds (floridatoday.com)

Clearwater

• Jazz artist Chris Botti to play the Clearwater Jazz Holiday in October (tampabay.com)
• Fluent Part-Time Curator in Clearwater, FL (lehighvalleylive.com)
• Start Strong with PracticeForces New Medical Practice Startup Services (bogalusadailynews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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