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🌱 How a $2.6 million FEMA grant could protect Lealman residents

Lealman, Florida Patch AM: a 3 min read

Greetings Lealman! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $2.6 million FEMA grant could protect Lealman residents
  • Lealman crews join massive industrial warehouse fire fight in Pinellas Park

Also on today's calendar: The Fourth at the St. Pete Pier 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 93, low: 78.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FEMA Makes $50 Million Available for Mitigation Projects in Southeastern States (realestaterama.com) — Lealman residents stand to benefit from $2.6 million in FEMA mitigation funding for a new Pinellas County Lealman community hurricane shelter, aimed at improving local storm safety. The grant is part of a $50 million regional package for 25 projects across seven Southeastern states, with applications due in late July before funds are formally awarded.
   

• Firefighters battle massive industrial warehouse fire in Pinellas Park (fox13news.com) — Lealman Fire District crews are helping battle a massive industrial warehouse fire in nearby Pinellas Park, where a second alarm was called because of the blaze’s size. Firefighters from multiple cities are using defensive tactics and expect to remain on scene for an extended period while officials work to determine the cause and whether anyone was inside.
   


📸 Around Lealman

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lealman

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    Thursday June 25
  • Trivia @ Pee Pa's Garage
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    7:00 pm
  • Friday June 26
  • Flingin' Friday @ Pee Pa's Garage
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    3:00 pm
  • Saturday June 27
  • Open Mic Night @ Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce 5851 Park Blvd N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
    7:00 pm
  • Wednesday July 1
  • Wings Wednesday @ Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    3:00 pm
  • Thursday July 2
  • Ambassadors Meeting
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce The Pinellas Park Chamber Office 6530 Park Blvd. Pinellas Park, FL 33781
    9:00 am
  • Trivia @ Pee Pa's Garage
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    7:00 pm
  • Friday July 3
  • Seat Specific Networking Group
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce Pee-Pa's Garage Craft Brewery 6340 49th Street N, Pinellas Park, Fl 33781
    9:00 am
  • Flingin' Friday @ Pee Pa's Garage
    Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce Pee Pa's Garage & Craft Brewery
    3:00 pm
  • Saturday July 4
  • The Fourth at the St. Pete Pier 2026
    St. Pete Pier, 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg
    4:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Gulfport

  • Gulfport officials say playground closures, permitting delays, public safety issues, all possible if voters approve property tax amendment in fall election (cltampa.com)

Clearwater

  • 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Clearwater (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Lealman

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.