🌱 Patch AM: How Pinecrest police handled a missing senior — and what residents should know

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In today's newsletter:

• How Pinecrest police handled a missing senior — and what residents should know
• How a Miami tech veteran thinks AI will reshape local businesses

Also on today's calendar: Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Some sun, a t-storm or two, with a high of 93 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 91, low: 79.
• Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 91 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 75-year-old Pinecrest Man Found Safe After Going Missing Tuesday, Police Say (meigsindypress.com) — A 75-year-old Pinecrest resident reported missing Tuesday was located safe and uninjured the same day, according to Pinecrest Police. The case highlights how often seniors with cognitive issues can wander and explains Florida's Silver Alert rules, new Protect Our Loved Ones registry, and how Pinecrest's aging population and police programs factor into protecting vulnerable neighbors.
   

• See Beyond Technology: Wilson Alvarez AI, Innovation & the Future of Tech (communitynewspapers.com) — A Miami tech podcast episode dives into how AI, robotics, and innovation are reshaping business, with longtime local technologist Wilson Alvarez reflecting on decades of change. Produced under Miami's Community Newspapers, the show is part of a network that also distributes news and podcasts in Pinecrest, giving local residents another way to follow regional tech and community conversations.
   

📸 Around Pinecrest

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pinecrest

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 5
• Heroes Salute 5K Run/Walk →
  Hawks Cay Marina, 61 Hawks Cay Blvd, Duck Key
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Saturday August 29
• Namaste 'N Play - A Yoga Adventure with Lauren Jane Clancy
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• Online Event: Dementia Training for Caregivers
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Pinecrest Virtual Programs Room
  11:00 am
• ICU Baby Youth Ambassador 20262027 Kickoff
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  1:00 pm
Monday August 31
• Young Author Workshop with Emilia Ramos
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
• Threads of Kindness: Sewing & Quilting for a Cause
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
  1:00 pm
• Restorative Yoga
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Poetry Soirée
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch - Meeting Room
  1:00 pm
• Revolutionary Reads Book Club
  Pinecrest Branch Library Pinecrest Branch -
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 28
• Scavenger Hunt Adventure
  West Dade Regional Library Westchester Regional -
  9:30 am
• Take & Make Craft
  Palmetto Bay Branch Library Palmetto Bay Branch -
  9:30 am
• The Incredible Years: Parents and Babies Program
  Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
  10:00 am
• Dominó, Cubilete y Danzón
  Coral Reef Branch Library Coral Reef Branch -
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

South Miami

• American crocodile attack led to death of dog in Florida, police say (miramarflnews.com)
• LarryBlustein.com - Broward County National Football Showcase Kicks Off Tonight With Two Game (larryblustein.com)
• Not All Problems Are Global or National: Think Local, by Jim Hightower (creators.com)

Kendall

• Nightly Roundup #861 (equestriadaily.com)
• Kendall, Florida: Dadeland Mall Death Investigation Underway After Person Found Dead (theunionstar.com)
• Competency Exams Ordered for Mom Accused of Burning Kids (newsmax.com)

Ok Pinecrest! 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!)
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