Good morning Palm Harbor! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
Police detail disturbing confrontation at Palm Harbor's Lansbrook Golf Club
How a slow round at Lansbrook turned into a felony charge
Also on today's calendar: The Rollin Drones - A Whisky Tasting and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 77.
Sunday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man accused of crashing cart, striking teen multiple times after dispute over 'slow play' (wjla.com) — An argument over slow play at Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor ended with a 50-year-old man allegedly ramming a teen's golf cart, throwing him down, and hitting him several times. Police say the teen had visible injuries, and the man was booked on a third-degree felony child abuse charge.
• Florida golfer slapped teen, argued about slow play, police say (miramarflnews.com) — A confrontation over slow play at Lansbrook Golf Club in Palm Harbor led to a 50-year-old Tampa man facing a felony child abuse charge after allegedly ramming a teen's golf cart and slapping him. Deputies say the teen suffered a bloody nose and neck redness before the man was arrested and later released on bond.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I heard someone posted that they were looking for their dog Titan!! he was found, and he is at animal services in land o lakes. (Nextdoor Landmark Oaks)
Please share & repost to help reunite this stray cat! Found on August 25, 2026 in Oldsmar, FL 33761 near Countryside key blvd & curlew Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact… (Nextdoor Lake St. George)
Circle K posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Palm Harbor. Apply here.
Real Soft, Inc. posted a job opening for Admin Processor in Palm Harbor. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Palm Harbor here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dunedin
Bobby Fenton Talks Shaky O-Line Play, The Backup QB Spot, And Reasons To Watch On Friday Night. (Wednesday Edition Of The Free Stretch) (joebucsfan.com)
Weekend Top 10: It's All about Good Causes and Deliciousness This Weekend (registrytampabay.com)
Tampa Bay area events this weekend: comics and glass art, a magical drone show and more (wusf.org)
Tarpon Springs
Family remembers father of 2 killed in an industrial accident in Tarpon Springs (tampabay28.com)
Coming soon: More ALDI stores opening this year in SW Florida (naplesnews.com)
Clearwater
Worker Dies After Steel Beam Falls At Pinellas County Business: Reports (patch.com)
Ok Palm Harbor! 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 a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!