Community Corner
🌱 Could new seawall height rules be coming to South Pasadena waterfronts?
Also check out Trivia 8pm to 10pm @ Horse and Jockey on the South Pasadena Patch calendar

Hey hey South Pasadena! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️
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!)
- 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.
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• 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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📸 Around South Pasadena
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🗓 Upcoming Events in South Pasadena
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★ Featured events ★
- Trivia 8pm to 10pm @ Horse and Jockey →
The Horse & Jockey, A 1155 Pasadena Ave S, South Pasadena
8:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- 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 - 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 - 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
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Friday September 4
📣 South Pasadena Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 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 - Donut Happy Hour →
St. Pete Beach, FL Calendar, 365 73rd Ave, St. Pete Beach
11:00 am
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 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)
Ok South Pasadena! 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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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