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South Tampa, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning South Tampa! 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:

  • How will El Prado’s new bike lanes change your South Tampa commute?
  • How one South Tampa mom keeps summer fun without breaking the bank

Also on today's calendar: Free Dog Training Class.

Today's riddle: Why did the boss deny a raise to the can of paint? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny and warm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 96, low: 70.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• South Tampa residents split over El Prado bike lane project (tampabay.com) — South Tampa residents are sharply divided over a $6.45 million plan to convert two traffic lanes on El Prado Boulevard into bike lanes and add safety features like sidewalks and speed tables. With construction starting next month and completion expected by March 2027, neighbors are weighing fears of congestion against hopes for safer walking and biking across the peninsula.
   

• Rising childcare costs make summer fun more difficult: Affordable Bay Area options for families (fox13news.com) — South Tampa parents facing rising childcare and camp costs can still find affordable options through the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA’s discounted summer camps and financial assistance. A South Tampa mom shares how she stretches her budget with YMCA programs, beach and pool time, and free or low-cost activities like libraries, recreation centers, backyard camping, and dollar summer movies to keep her child’s summer fun without overspending.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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Ok South Tampa! 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: Because he didn't apply himself. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
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