🌱 Could new seawall height rules be coming to South Pasadena waterfronts?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could new seawall height rules be coming to South Pasadena waterfronts?
• How much more could South Pasadena residents soon pay for water service?

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 76.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Pasadena Seawall Approval Sparks Height Standard Debate (thegabber.com) — South Pasadena commissioners approved a taller replacement seawall on South Shore Drive, while raising questions about whether the City should set uniform limits on seawall heights. Neighbors and officials debated drainage and flooding impacts, and leaders signaled they may explore citywide standards at future meetings that could affect many waterfront homeowners.
   

• South Pasadena Advances Rate Hikes and FY2027 Budget (thegabber.com) — South Pasadena commissioners have tentatively approved sewer and reclaimed-water rate hikes that could raise residential bills starting with November statements, while also advancing the City's 2027 budget. The commission renewed its policing contract with the Pinellas County Sheriff, updated employee pay plans, and set September hearings on the budget and millage rate that residents can attend.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday September 1
• Trivia 8pm to 10pm @ Horse and Jockey →
  The Horse & Jockey, A 1155 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 2
• What's on Your Mind? — With Councilmember Marlene
  City of Gulfport Wonder Works5314 Gulfport Blvd. S.
  2:00 pm
• Eckerd College Women's Soccer vs Georgia College →
  Eckerd College Athletics Home, Johnson Field
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Pixie Playtime
  City of Gulfport Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave SGulfport, FL 337
  10:15 am
• Puzzle Swap
  City of Gulfport Gulfport Public Library5501 28th Ave SGulfport, FL 337
  12:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  City of Gulfport Gulfport City Hall2401 53rd Street SouthGulfport, Flor
  6:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Eckerd College Volleyball vs Clarion
  Eckerd College Athletics Erie, Pa.
  10:00 am
• Historic Preservation Committee Meeting →
  City of Gulfport Gulfport City Hall2401 53rd Street SouthGulfport, Flor
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market →
  City of Gulfport Gulfport's Waterfront DistrictBeach Blvd. S.
  9:00 am
• Storytime →
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach
  10:00 am
• Treasure Island Board of Commissioners Meeting & Workshop →
  120 108th Ave, Treasure Island
  10:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Donut Happy Hour →
  St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach
  11:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Gulfport

• Is St. Pete's Rocket Fizz Candy Shop Haunted? (thegabber.com)

Treasure Island

• Proposed Indian Rocks Beach smoking ban targets cigarette butt litter (baynews9.com)

St. Petersburg

• Coast Guard Issues $60M to Rebuild St. Petersburg Waterfront (tbbwmag.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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