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Coming up on the Largo Patch calendar: Free Indoor Sip & Shop: Local Artist & Craft Market at Aspirations Winery

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In today's newsletter:

  • See which new restaurants are transforming downtown Largo's Horizon West Bay
  • Largo rider killed after Seminole Boulevard turn leads to deadly collision

Also on today's calendar: Free Indoor Sip & Shop: Local Artist & Craft Market at Aspirations Winery and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 80.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 78 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Largo's Horizon West Bay reaches 75% occupancy after new restaurant leases (baynews9.com) — Downtown Largo's new Horizon West Bay complex is already 75% leased, with two more restaurants just approved by city commissioners and opening in the coming months. Bocelli Modern Italian will anchor the project, joining Parlor Doughnuts and a planned Dead Bob's Bar and Restaurant as the city uses incentives and a new wet zone to turn the area into a walkable entertainment district.
   

• Largo Motorcyclist Killed In Seminole Boulevard Crash Involving Tesla (tampafp.com) — A 45-year-old Largo motorcyclist died Thursday after a Tesla driver turned into his path on Seminole Boulevard at 53rd Avenue North, causing a T-bone crash. Deputies say speed appears to have been a factor, and the Major Accident Investigation Team is continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the collision.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My wife and I just learned of some great benefits from Allegiant Airlines for veterans and active-duty U.
    S. military. We were checking our bags at the Allegiant counter and the representative checking us in thanked my wife for her service. The new… (Nextdoor Belleair Bluffs & Belleair S)
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    Found near Publix on Walsingham Rd. Presently at Pinellas Animal Services. Their hours are 11am-6 pm. (Nextdoor Anona)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for KFC Restaurant General Manager in Largo. Apply here.
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit 1667 in Largo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Largo here.

🗞 Nearby News

Seminole

  • Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Seminole Boulevard in Seminole (iontb.com)
  • Weekly Tidbits August 20, 2026 (paradisenewsfl.com)
  • Man accused of trapping a Seminole County gas station clerk gets over 8 years in prison (clickorlando.com)

Clearwater

  • Trulieve Human Resources Manager in Clearwater, FL (syracuse.com)

St. Petersburg

  • High School Evacuated After Bomb Threat: St. Pete Police (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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