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π± Patch AM: Have you seen this 92-year-old man missing from Largo?
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Hi there, Largo! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Have you seen this 92-year-old man missing from Largo?
- How do Largo's public schools rank against the rest of Florida?
Also on today's calendar: GENEALOGY - Family Tree Maker User Group and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 88, low: 76.
- Monday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 75 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Florida Silver Alert Issued for Missing 92-year-old Man Last Seen in Largo (bocapost.com) — A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for 92-year-old Edward Robertson, who was last seen in Largo and is considered missing from the city. Authorities are asking anyone in or around Largo who may have seen him or has information to immediately contact the Pinellas Park Police Department at 727-369-7864 or call 911 so search efforts can move quickly.
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• These Are The Best Public School Districts In FL, New Ranking Says (patch.com) — Pinellas County Schools, based in Largo, ranks fifth among Florida's top 25 public school districts in Niche's new 2027 ratings, earning an overall A- grade. The list compares districts statewide on academics, diversity, college prep, teachers, and parent and student reviews, helping Largo families gauge how their local schools stack up against others across Florida.
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📸 Around Largo
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Largo
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★ Featured events ★
- Magic at Whiskey Wings Largo →
Whiskey Wings Largo, 2480 E Bay Dr., Largo
7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- GENEALOGY - Family Tree Maker User Group →
Virtual
10:00 am - Next Steps →
Largo FL - GENEALOGY - German Genealogy Special Interest Group →
Virtual
1:00 pm - North Pinellas College & Career Fair
Countryside High, 3000 SR 580, Clearwater
6:00 pm - Machining Technologies Grand Reopening →
6100 154th Ave N, Clearwater
10:00 am - Largo Woman's Club October Meeting →
Royal Palm - 200 Lake Avenue, Largo FL 33771
11:30 am - GENEALOGY - The Witches of 1692 →
Largo Public Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Meeting Room/Jenkins C, Largo, FL 33771
1:00 pm - Kid's New Believer Class →
Largo FL
6:15 pm - GENEALOGY - DNA Deep Dive (Segments) →
Virtual
1:00 pm - Peace Concert Series- Bay String Quartet- Classics to Pops →
Peace Memorial Presbyterian Church, 110 S Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater
3:00 pm - GENEALOGY - FamilySearch.org User Group SIG →
Virtual
1:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Saturday October 10
Sunday October 11
Thursday October 15
📣 Largo Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Largo PatchAM possible:
- Sunshine Grout and Tile — (727) 900-9955
- "AWAY FROM HOME" — (321) 403-3356
- Refresh - Aesthetics & Wellness — (772) 300-5575
- The Sandy Hartmann Group of Coastal Properties — (727) 400-3315
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Our cat, an exotic short hair, named Smathers has gone missing.
He is very sweet and will approach anyone. If anyone knows anything please contact me at 727-481-9062 (Nextdoor Belleair Bluffs & Belleair S) - Got an estimate of $511 to replace a wall light switch with three controls.
Claimed it was causing the overhead LED lights to flicker. Wouldn't it make more sense to change out the LED lamp first? What's up with this… (Nextdoor Seminole Grove Estates)
- Phenom People posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate 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
- Caitlin Clark won't team with Nelly Korda in LPGA pro-am event (yardbarker.com)
Seminole
- Man threatens family with 'two-sided axe' after parking dispute at Airbnb: affidavit (wtsp.com)
- Lake County seeks new bear-resistant trash cart contract as about 1,900 residents wait (clickorlando.com)
Clearwater
- LifeWorks Wellness Center Opens New Clearwater Treatment Facility (citybiz.co)
- Precision Musculoskeletal Care: My Injection Training Expands Advanced Joint Injections Course In Clearwater, FL (pressreleasecc.com)
- Spirit Christmas to open 4 stores in Florida this holiday season (fox13news.com)
Ok Largo! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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