Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Celebrity?

Are you the type of person who craves being in the spotlight? Are you a good cook? Taste of Home Magazine will be holding open auditions in Orlando Thursday, July 26 for "Mrs. Holiday," who will serve as spokesperson for the magazine.

5 Things to Do This Weekend: July 20-22

Here are our picks for fun things to do this weekend in Palm Harbor. Have an idea of your own? Share it in the comments!

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Video: Willow Has Energy and Love to Spare

This young hound mix would do well with an active family who loves affection.

Heading to the Keys for Lobster Season?

Lobster sport season is July 25-26, followed by the regular season that begins Aug. 6 and runs through the end of March 2013.

Thrift Shop BOGO Sale Benefits The Centre

Sophia's Attic features gently-used, quality men's and women's clothing, jewelry, ceramics, glassware, art and books.

Big League All Stars Headed to World Series

The District 12 Big League All Stars clinched the Southeast Regional Championship on Tuesday evening in Ft. Lauderdale.

Ferrari Race Car Inspires Man to Design Piano

Justin Elliott, a Clearwater designer of custom, high-end pianos, debuted his newest creation at Ferrari of Tampa Bay — a very suitable location since the piano was inspired by Ferrari’s 1957 Testa Rossa race car.

Donate Pet Items at Walgreens

Wanna help local pets in need? A pet food and supply drive is underway at Walgreens.

Local Company Hiring for Multiple Positions

Nationwide Title Clearing officials say the hiring is a result of increased activity in the mortgage industry.

Three Questions: Choosing a Bankruptcy Attorney

You need to consider your goals before you can choose the proper bankruptcy attorney.

Manatee, Sea Turtle Decals Help Conservation Effort

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission has released new manatee and sea turtle decals which are available for a $5 donation. The money helps support manatee and sea turtle research, rehabilitation and educational programs.

$67,483 Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Palm Harbor

Buy a lottery ticket lately? A ticket worth a big chunk of change was purchased in Palm Harbor.

Willow is Playful, Fun and Sometimes Bossy!

Palm Harbor Patch is proud to help the Suncoast Animal League find a forever home for this cute dog named Willow.

Go Team! Big League Champs at Regionals

Everyone put their hands together in a big round of applause for the the District 12 Big League All Stars who were recently named state champs! Whoo hoo! Now, they're competing in the Regional Tournament.

New Recreation Leader Joins Parks & Rec/The Centre

Mathew Eberius previously worked at the City of Dunedin as a Recreation Leader.

Commission Okays Lighting for Sunderman, Putnam Fields

The nearly $1 million project, funded by Penny for Pinellas, will provide for lights on courts and playing fields.

1st Food Truck Rally a Hit with Families

Old Palm Harbor Main Street held its first food truck rally and night of family fun Friday in the Harbor Hall parking lot.

Cool Moon!

Love this photo taken by one of our dedicated readers!

This Week: Car Vandal Sentenced, Woman Drowns, Grocery Store for Pets, Free Movies, $1 Million Lotto Winner, 25-Foot Shark & More

It's been a busy week! In case you missed them, here's a look at the top stories on Palm Harbor Patch from July 8-14.

Elderly Woman Drowns in Pool

Deputies say 83 year-old Barbara Reid was found floating face down in the pool at her home.

New Butterfly Garden Provides a Place for Grieving Pet Owners

A Palm Harbor Eagle Scout played a big role in creating a new butterfly reflection garden for pet owners to visit when a pet dies. The garden is located at Pinellas County Animal Services in Largo.

5 Things to Do This Weekend: July 13-15

Here are our picks for fun things to do this weekend in Palm Harbor. Have an idea of your own? Share it in the comments!

Is That Dog Driving?

This happy pooch made us do a double-take! What do you think? Is he in the driver's seat, or just along for the ride?

Free Dance Lessons In July at Arthur Murray

It's time to put on your dancin' shoes! Palm Harbor's Arthur Murray Dance Studio will be celebrating National Dance Day with free lessons all month long.

Snooty Prepares for His Big Party

The soon to be 64-year-old Manatee is used to posing for photos after so many parties over the years.

Telemarketing Fraud Ring: Palm Harbor Men Accused of Bilking Millions From Victims

Steve Grannan, 56, and Justin Jones, 45, are among 18 people accused of operating companies that targeted victims who owned inexpensive, vacant land throughout the U.S., according to a grand jury indictment.

2012 School Grades: A's for Most Palm Harbor Schools

Tougher assessments, higher achievement levels and new performance components figure into school grade results, according to the Florida Department of Education.

Rare Encounter: 25-Foot Shark Amazes Scuba Divers

"The sheer size of it was unbelievable," said Brennan Russell, one of two Palm Harbor scuba divers who videotaped a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a 25 foot-long whale shark in the Gulf of Mexico.

Free Slurpees Today at 7-Eleven

Find out how to beat the heat with a frozen freebie.

Be Prepared for the Next Big Storm

Do it now. "It's too massive of a project to take on in 24 hours," Salvation Army Disaster Services Director Kevin Smith says.

With Tropical Storm Debby as a Reference, There's 'No Excuse' Not to Be Prepared

The director of the Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services says Debby's impact shows just how much trouble we will be in when a larger storm hits the Bay area.

Volunteers Needed for The Centre's Grand Re-Opening

The big day is near! The Centre will be celebrating its grand re-opening and is in need of volunteers for the shindig!

Commissioner Latvala Honored with Award

Pinellas County Commissioner Susan Latvala, who represents the Palm Harbor area and other parts of North Pinellas County, is one of two county commissioners who recently received the Presidential Advocacy Award.

Muvico Theater Offering Free Movies

Got bored kids? Wanna get out of the house?

Palm Harbor Man Wins $1 Million Powerball

Thomas Josapak, 60, says he plans on buying a Corvette with his winnings.

Help Patch Pick Up Trash

Clearwater Patch is sponsoring the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center and is helping to keep it clean. Join us as we pick up trash from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday.

Winning Florida Lottery Numbers: July 6,7,8

The Florida Lottery has released this list of numbers drawn for lottery games on Friday July 6, Saturday July 7, and Sunday July 8.

Red Snapper Season Closes July 17

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission wants everyone to know that red snapper season will close in state and federal waters in the Gulf or Mexico on July 17.

Dist. 65 Candidates at July 16 Election Forum

Candidates running for State Representative, District 65 have been invited to participate in an election forum at the Palm Harbor Library.